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Borrowed money and now repaying monthly, is it permissible to sign a guarantee?

Question

Borrowed money from Shimon and repays him every month. Now Shimon asks him to sign a guarantee. Is it permissible?

Answer

If he would sign even without the loan, it is permissible.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 160

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