Vouching For a Borrower
Rav Yitzchok Grossman , Rosh Kollel of Greater Washington and Dayan at the Bais HaVaad Question: Shimon asks Reuven for a loan. Shimon is not sure if Reuven is reliable so he asks a third party, Levi, if he…
Arvus on Other Debts Besides Loans
Rav Yitzchok Grossman , Rosh Kollel of Greater Washington and Dayan at the Bais HaVaad Question: Traditionally, when we talk about arvus we are talking about loans. But there are other circumstances when one might make a guarantee to…
How Should an Areiv Express His Commitment?
Rav Yitzchok Grossman , Rosh Kollel of Greater Washington and Dayan at the Bais HaVaad Question: Is there a specific way a guarantor has to express his guarantorship on the loan? Does he have to say “I am accepting…
Can a Verbal Commitment Guarantee a Loan?
Rav Yitzchok Grossman , Rosh Kollel of Greater Washington and Dayan at the Bais HaVaad Question: When people cosign on a debt, the cosigner typically signs a contract to that effect. Occasionally, someone simply states verbally that he is…