That's how lenders determine how much 'risk' is involved in lending you the money. The more likely it looks like you could default on the loan, the higher interest rates they're going to offer you. More risk, higher rates. Some other costs are things like administration fees, early redemption fees (for paying the loan off before the set time), and arrangement fees.
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Business Loans from Family and Friends: How to Ask, Make It Legal and Make It Work
Business Loans From Family & Friends opens a window on an area of lending that accounts for more than 50% of all start-up business investment dollars, and, additionally, is a great resource for those who have identified their lending friends or family, but want to know how to structure the deal so that everyone understands it and no one gets hurt.
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