Is it wise to lend money to a friend?

I do not like to ask money and I do not like to lend money to a friend. This is a sure way to lose the friend (and the money).

I tried to borrow money but from a lending company. I lent money to a friend before but she didn't pay it back so now I only lend money to those person who knows how to pay it back..

There are so many verses in the Bible that talk about not borrowing or lending as it makes you a servant to the person you borrowed from, and makes them a servant to you if you lend them money. The Bible also says, it's better to give than to receive. If you give instead of lend, you free yourself and the person from any bondage, as they might never be able to pay you back.

If you lend money then do it with the thought that it may not be paid back.so better not to lend nor borrow

I think it's good to help friends but only when they give the trust to you to return back money...

Hi Felix. We used to but then we stopped lending money because they would not pay at all and they have the audacity to even get mad at us for reminding them to pay.

I think it is not a good idea to lend money to anybody. I also don't like lending money as I am afraid they will not return the money. But I know sometimes it is just too difficult to say no.

I tried to avoid both things. I don't like to borrow money from friends and I don't lend money to friends unless it is an emergency. In the past I had a friend who borrowed money from me. We were neighbors at that time. I don't know where she lives today and she has never returned the money.

I wont lend to family at all. Friends it depends on which one. Some I will not

@1hopefulman I did lend money a long time ago to someone and I think they left the country and not sure if we established it as a lone. I never got it back. We need our money so at times I will give to people but not always. I want us to be secure.

Bad idea to borrow anything from anyone, least, from friends and family. OK to lend money ONLY if you have no intention to get it back. (Can't most of the time anyway .)

If they are in need we must lend them some of our extra money.

Yes, it is. Especially if the friend you're lending money to is me . I used to lend money, I'm still doing it, but now is harder because I have many more expenses than before. I just choose the persons I'm lending money to. It's all up to you

I used to but I stopped since they've been doing it in a weekly basis without paying. I was stupid and nice enough to trust them then after that they hated me for being "selfish". Lol.

I refuse to borrow money from anyone. My parents do borrow it from me sometimes. I know they will pay it back. Same with my boyfriend but everyone else I never lend money to.

I think it is unwise to lend to a friend or to borrow from one. Sometimes it can mean the end of the friendship which is always a shame.

No matter who you loan money to there is always that risk of never getting that money back. I remember I loaned $20 to a coworker once but she never gave it back to me. I think the one person I would not hesitate to loan money to is my mom. I know she will give it back. If she owes me a penny she will make sure I get it, even if I tell her I don't want it.

I've lent money 2 friends and the reaction was not good when i asked 4 it back!!! My best friend caught an attitude when i asked 4 it back!! When i told her i didn't have it, she said I know U have it!! It was ridiculous, i always treated her in high school when she didnt have the money!!! Another friend was just simply highway robbery!! I let her use my credit card!!! She went waaaaay over what she was supposed to use!!! When i saw her a few years later, she maneuvered away from me and cut me off!! And the same with a co worker monique!! I lent her 20.00 and she waved her hand at me like she was brushing dirt off her clothes when i asked 4 it back!!!! the last time i got brushed off was last year!!! This time we almost got into a physical altercation!!! I told her that i didnt have bus fare and that i said that i wouldnt ask until i needed it back and take her time!!! I wasnt taking no for an answer!!! she did give most of it back!!!!

Based on my experience, If you don't want your friendship to ruin avoid lending money to your friend.

I do not lend, I myself I am struggling. So far no friend tried to borrow, maybe it shows that I have a lot of mouths to feed.