guarantor

co-signer

Joint debt guarantor

• suretyBacker of obligation
• obligorOne bound by contract
• endorserOne who publicly approves

bail · bond · liability · indemnity · covenant · fiduciary · escrow · notary · affidavit · debenture

responsibility

State of being answerable

• liabilityLegal or financial obligation
• commitmentFirm pledge to act
• accountabilityObligation for one's actions

undertaking · promise · duty · assurance · recourse · default · repayment · debtor · obligee · covenant

confidence

Self-assurance or trust

• relianceState of needing support
• assuranceFirm promise or certainty
• faithTrust without proof

credibility · dependability · reliability · trustworthiness · integrity · reputation · standing · goodwill · character · verification

collateral

Security for debt

• pledgeBinding promise given
• assetItem of value owned
• lienClaim securing debt

mortgage · escrow · deed · title · encumbrance · seizure · foreclosure · repossession · safeguard · protection

backer

Financial supporter

• investorOne who allocates capital
• lenderOne who loans money
• financierManager of substantial funds

underwriter · sponsor · angel investor · creditor · loan · mortgage · collateral · repayment · credit · solvency

patron

Regular supporter or customer

• benefactorOne who gives aid
• sponsorFunder of activities
• backerFinancial supporter

advocate · supporter · champion · protector · donor · philanthropist · endorser · promoter · funder · contributor

• surety bondsbonding company, obligee, bail bonds, underwriter
• supportersfan, patron, supporters, backers, backer
• backingfinancial backing, moral support, endorsement, sponsorship, funding
• contract partiesparty, counterparty, signatory, buyer, seller
• credit termsloans, installment loan, credit limits, monthly payment, credit cards
• financial safeguardsinsurance, savings, collateral, escrow, hedging