Senator
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Give them the loan, but have the owner of the company add you to the title on his personal home - Assuming the home has way more than $35K in equity.
If the owner will not do that, it is too risky for him, and you know it is too risky for you too.
If the owner will not do that, it is too risky for him, and you know it is too risky for you too.