The weirdest reason someone needed a loan

I once had a client take out a personal loan to fund a unique pet project — turns out they wanted to start a cat café — it really made me think about the diverse and sometimes surprising reasons people seek loans. What’s the most unusual reason you’ve encountered in your experience?

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