# Borrow

### Why borrow on Brila?

Borrowers can find capital at competitive rates from a network of global liquidity on Brila.&#x20;

Using Brila's infrastructure, borrowers can access capital markets 24/7 with faster settlement than traditional finance systems.&#x20;

Borrowers on Brila also have an opportunity to build their public "on-chain" financial reputation and position themselves to access more capital at better rates moving forward.

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### **Who can borrow on Brila?**

Borrowers on Brila include leading institutions in the crypto industry, as well as "real world finance" borrowers, such as fintechs and credit funds.&#x20;

See below for recent press on Brila borrowers:\
<https://www.pymnts.com/loans/2022/mexican-fintech-uses-defi-to-provide-collateral-free-loans-to-small-businesses/>

### Getting started as a borrower

Borrowers follow a simple process to receive their first loan on TrueFi:

1. **Onboard with a portfolio manager.**&#x20;
   * Borrowers can communicate with managers directly, or reach out to the team via official channels like X to get connected with potential managers in the Brila ecosystem.
   * Complete KYB and negotiate loan terms with a portfolio manager.
2. [**Receive a loan.**](/user-guide/borrow/receiving-a-loan.md)
3. [**Repay a loan.**](/user-guide/borrow/repaying-a-loan.md)


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