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Is it legal in the U.S. to ask for money up front as security for a loan -- as in sending a few months payments before the loan is granted?


Having funds on deposit to secure a loan is not uncommon. Requesting payment prior to the loan would be unusual and not a practice of any bank.

Published on BankingQuestions.com 4/26/07
 




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