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When people are short of money, often their first thought is to ask their friends for a quick cash loan. Applying for a bank loan can sometimes be a stressful and complicated process, but a good friend is always there for some monetary comfort.

The question is, is it really worth losing a good friend because of money? Sure, they probably won’t charge any interest on the money, but what if you’re unable to pay them back? Then you’ve lost their trust, their friendship and their cash. Debt is also a huge cause of stress, no matter who you owe, and debt can affect your health.

On the other hand, you can’t really have the same kind of friendship with a bank. So does that mean there’s less to lose? Not really. Whilst you may be able to get a fantastic amount of money up front, most of the time you’ll end up paying back much more in the long run. If you do get into trouble with paying back your loan, be sure to get debt advice.

It all depends on how much you want to borrow, and what kind of timescale you’ll be able to pay it back over. If you’re confident that you’ll be able to pay the money back in its entirety, it might be better asking a close friend, or arranging a short term loan, as long as the amount isn’t too high. Then again, if you need a large amount of money for a legitimate purpose then a bank loan could be the ideal choice.

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