A person other than the debtor or maker of a note who promises the payee of the note that the debtor's note will be paid is called a(an):

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A guarantor is someone who promises to pay back a debt if the debtor or maker of the note is unable to do so. They are not responsible for paying the debt unless the debtor defaults on their payments. Guarantors are commonly used in situations where the debtor may be seen as a higher risk, such as when someone is applying for a loan without a strong credit history.

A Person Other Than the Debtor or Maker of a Note