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If you have loaned someone money, how long do you feel it is appropriate to wait before you expect to be paid back?

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a | 2 years, 6 months ago
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never loan money you EXPECT to get back.

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srgothard | 2 years, 6 months ago
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Loaning money to a friend is tricky business. Usually, if you loan someone money, you should expect not to get it back. Dave Ramsey advises that if someone really needs money, give him the money. If he doesn't, avoid loans.

When I have loaned money to a friend, we signed a contract specifying when it was to be paid back. It may sound harsh, but it was a lot of money, and we are still great friends. We even put in the contract that I was never to bring it up again, "Hey, I loan you money when you need it" to keep out trouble.

If you didn't specify, then I would suggest asking your friend how long he/she needs.

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jackiewriter | 2 years, 6 months ago
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Since you are only somewhat protected by having the person sign an "agreement to pay" as to when and how much (if in payments)he/she will pay you back, you really don't have any control over the situation.

I say "somewhat" because you are trusting that the person will keep his/her word, and you don't have any legal recourse unless there are assets to go after once you have gone to court and gotten a judgment (which costs you more money even to go to Small Claims Court as well as more time involved plus a "hostile" person to try to collect from).

I know it is difficult to ask a relative or close friend to sign an "agreement", but if it is any substantial amount of money, it is worth it to you to try to protect yourself.

It is safest not to loan money to begin with.
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rpotter | 2 years, 6 months ago
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2 Pay Cycles and I think it's appropriate to approach them after a certain period of time 1-2 weeks asking when you might receive it back.

Also depends on if you have a contract with them, or a pre-existing agreement on when to receive the funds.

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