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I have a question about your guarantee that I'm not sure exactly how to ask. I am quite impressed with your background and your success to date, but how do I assess the strength of your guarantee given how much you a...","answer":"Thank you. Apologies for my delay - I've been pondering how best to respond. Let me say this. First, my guarantee is a formal articulation of my personal commitment to do everything possible to repay Wefunder loans. Second, we will need substantially more funds to completely rehabilitate and re-inhabit the structure - Wefunder loans will be a catalyst to that. Third, there is currently no other debt on the building and the value of the building \"as-is\" far surpasses the $100,000 Wefunder goal."},{"question":"I see you are well over the initial $100K envisioned. Congratulations! However, how does this now effect repayment as/when/if amount funded becomes greater than collateral? 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