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Whether you should pay a security deposit for a loan depends on the type of loan and your financial situation. Secured loans typically require collateral, which can act as a security deposit, reducing risk for lenders and potentially resulting in lower interest rates. If you're considering a personal loan or a rental agreement, a security deposit might be necessary to secure the terms. Always weigh the benefits against your ability to repay and the specific loan requirements.

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Can social security take your check if you are a co-signer on a student loan?

If you are on social security you should not be cosigning on a student loan. You would be guaranteeing that if the student doesn't pay off the loan you will. The federal government can garnish your social security benefits to recover student loan payments.


If you signed a lease and did not pay a security deposit is it valid?

Signing the lease and paying the security deposit are two separate issues. Furthermore, if you don't pay the security deposit then you could be in violation of the lease terms and be evicted if the landlord chooses. Normally you pay the security deposit before you and your landlord sign the lease, or work out a payment plan that you and your landlord agree to. If your landlord agreed to allow you to skip the security deposit then that part of the lease is waived and the rest of the lease stands.


Can you get a loan if you don't have security for the loan?

Yes, sometimes. Depending on what it is for, you might be able to get a loan just based on past credit history (showing that you pay your debts), or if you pay a large deposit up front (usually with renting an apartment). In India, you can get a loan without any collateral but you will have to get a guarantor who puts his collateral on his risk for you, or else chances are few.


Where can you receive help with paying for your security deposit?

There are some agencies that help in this manner, but you will have to prove need and, perhaps get on a waiting list. It is better for you to plan how you will earn the money and save to pay the deposit. This is a useful skill to have.


What are the terms and conditions for obtaining a deposit loan?

The terms and conditions for obtaining a deposit loan typically include providing collateral, meeting credit requirements, and agreeing to pay back the loan with interest according to a set repayment schedule.


When does a repossion occur?

When you fail to pay for something that is security for the loan.


Do down payments and security deposits that have to be paid up front on an asset have a major influence on the lease or loan option?

For down payments absolutely. Any money pre-paid on an asset that will be purchased with either lease or loan, will reduce the total debt due. This reduces the monthly obligation (cash going out) and reduces the total interest amount paid over the duration of the loan. A security deposit is completely the opposite. The money paid into a security deposit accumulates interest money for them, not you. It also doesn't reduce your debt to them so you pay more in interest. You will also pay more per month because the total due is higher. I have never paid money into a security deposit in 40 years of business and never would. I have however paid 50% or more towards a down payment.


Should you pay a landlord a security deposit five months in advance?

dont unless you reallly have a lot of money to spare and dond do it with a credit card


You have six kids and on income support can you get a budgeting loan to pay a deposit on a private rented house?

yes


If you bought a used phone from someone do you have to pay a security deposit to get a new contract?

yes


Can a security deposit be used for rent?

security deposits protect the landlord if the tenant fails to pay rent or causes damage to the rental premises beyond normal wear and tear. a renter can not choose to pay rent with any portion of that deposit.


Can a landlord use your security deposit for their own bills and ask you to pay the security deposit again I live in Oregon?

I don't think so, I don't believe any Landlord has the legal right to demand a Security Deposit be payed twice. I suggest you seek legal counsel.