What about my spouse’s assets?

Banks always want as many places as possible to turn to in case the debt isn't repaid. That's why they often insist on a co-signer, someone who pledges to make good the repayment if you can't. If your spouse co-signs, he or she puts at risk any separate property, as well as the property that you own jointly.

>>What are some ways of securing capital?
>>How about using my home equity to get funds?
>>What are the legal considerations in getting loans from family and friends?
>>What is a promissory note?
>>What are some legal considerations in loans from financial institutions?
>>What about my spouse’s assets?
>>Are government loans available?
>>What about help for women and minorities?
>>What are the legal considerations in getting contributions from others?
>>Legally, what’s the difference between active investors and passive investors?
>>What if I want to have “passive" co-owners?

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