Legal Question in Consumer Law in Illinois

Young Adult and Credit

I am 17 years old and in college. I really need a credit card or private loan. But because im not 18 it is hard. What can I do? Can I get a credit card? or can I get a private loan? I need financial help for private use. What can I do?


Asked on 11/19/06, 12:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonas Grant Law Office of Jonas M. Grant, A.P.C.

Re: Young Adult and Credit

You may able to get a card with an adult co-signer, if you can find one willing to do this. You may also be able to get a secured credit card, or a bank account with a debit card that functions, as far as the outside world is concerned, much like an ordinary Visa or Mastercard credit card.

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Answered on 11/19/06, 9:19 pm


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