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Smarter borrowing starts here | Borrowing Basics

Explore lending basics, loan types, approval strategies, and credit playbooks written by our Credit IQ contributors.

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The Risks and Benefits Of Cosigning a Loan

What cosigning means for your credit, legal liability, and relationship with the primary borrower.

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James Porter
James Porter

James Porter covers personal loans, bad credit and borrowing basics for SpeedEloans Credit IQ, drawing on his work as a former lender analyst.

 Michael Reeves
Michael Reeves

Michael Reeves covers credit strategy, debt planning and loan guidance for SpeedEloans Credit IQ. Practical advice to borrow with confidence.
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