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  • Prerequisites
  • Overview
  • Step 1: Connect Your Wallet
  • Step 2: Deposit Collateral
  • Step 3: Navigate to the Trading Interface
  • Step 4: Place a Borrow Order
  • Step 5: Confirm Your Transaction
  • Step 6: Monitor Your Position
  • Next Steps
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  • Order Not Executing
  • Insufficient Collateral Error
  • Transaction Failing

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  1. Fixed-Rate Lending
  2. Getting Started

Borrowing Assets

A step-by-step guide to borrowing assets on the Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol

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Prerequisites

  • A connected wallet with sufficient collateral deposited

  • Basic understanding of fixed-rate lending concepts

  • Access to the Secured Finance platform

Overview

Borrowing assets on Secured Finance's Fixed-Rate Lending Protocol allows you to access liquidity while maintaining exposure to your collateral assets. The protocol uses an orderbook system to match borrowers with lenders at fixed rates, providing certainty about your borrowing costs for the entire term.

Step 1: Connect Your Wallet

  1. Navigate to the

  2. Click the "Connect Wallet" button in the top right corner

  3. Select your wallet provider (MetaMask, WalletConnect, etc.)

  4. Approve the connection request in your wallet

Connect Wallet

Step 2: Deposit Collateral

Before borrowing, you need to deposit collateral to secure your loan.

  1. Go to the "Portfolio" tab

  2. Click the "Deposit" button

  3. Select the asset you want to deposit as collateral

  4. Enter the amount and confirm the transaction

  5. Wait for the transaction to be confirmed on the blockchain

Step 3: Navigate to the Trading Interface

  1. Click on the "Trading" tab in the main navigation

  2. Select the asset you want to borrow from the dropdown menu

  3. Choose the maturity date that suits your needs

Step 4: Place a Borrow Order

  1. Select "Borrow" in the order type section

  2. Choose between "Market Order" (immediate execution at current market price) or "Limit Order" (execution at your specified price)

  3. For a Limit Order:

    • Set your desired interest rate (APR)

    • Enter the amount you want to borrow

  4. For a Market Order:

    • Enter the amount you want to borrow

    • Review the current market rate

  5. Click "Place Order" to submit your borrow request

Step 5: Confirm Your Transaction

  1. Review the order details in the confirmation modal

  2. Check the estimated gas fees

  3. Click "Confirm" to proceed

  4. Approve the transaction in your wallet

  5. Wait for the transaction to be confirmed on the blockchain

Step 6: Monitor Your Position

After successfully borrowing assets:

  1. Go to the "Portfolio" tab to view your active positions

  2. Monitor your collateralization ratio to ensure it stays above the minimum requirement

  3. Keep track of the maturity date to plan for repayment

Next Steps

Now that you've successfully borrowed assets, you might want to:

Troubleshooting

Order Not Executing

If your limit order isn't being executed:

  • Your specified interest rate may not be competitive with current market rates

  • There might be insufficient liquidity in the orderbook

  • Try adjusting your rate or switching to a market order for immediate execution

Insufficient Collateral Error

If you receive an "Insufficient Collateral" error:

  • Your collateral value may be too low for the amount you're trying to borrow

  • Deposit additional collateral or reduce your borrow amount

  • Check the current collateralization requirements for your selected asset

Transaction Failing

If your transaction is failing:

  • Ensure you have enough native tokens (ETH, MATIC, etc.) to cover gas fees

  • Check that you're not exceeding your borrowing capacity

  • Try refreshing the page and attempting the transaction again

Trading Interface
Place Borrow Order
Monitor Position

to extend your loan term

to protect your collateral

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