> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://colend.gitbook.io/home/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://colend.gitbook.io/home/how-to/use-colend/borrow.md).

# Borrow

1. **Deposit Assets**

   *If you haven't supplied any assets on Colend yet,* [*follow this guide to deposit any of our supported assets.*](/home/how-to/use-colend/connect-and-supply.md)\\
2. **Borrow Your Preferred Asset**

   * **Connect Your Wallet**: Ensure your wallet is connected to [Colend by visiting the dashboard.](https://app.colend.xyz)
   * **Select Asset to Borrow**: Under the ‘Assets to Borrow’ section, you will see the list of available assets.
   * **Agree and Borrow**: If you agree with the terms, click ‘Borrow’.

   <figure><img src="/files/M8gIAgjTrz2st5dRBXd7" alt=""><figcaption><p>In the ‘Available’ column, you can see the max amount you can borrow. Select $BTC or click ‘Details’ to review the borrow terms. If you agree with the terms, click ‘Borrow’.</p></figcaption></figure>

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3. **Enter the Amount and Confirm the Loan**

   * **Specify Amount**: Enter the amount of $BTC you wish to borrow. Make sure the borrowed amount is well within your health factor based on your deposited $CORE collateral.\\

   <figure><img src="/files/eGoUB2R1o0wZ7tSQYGcE" alt=""><figcaption><p>If the health factor goes below 1, the liquidation of your collateral might be triggered.<br></p></figcaption></figure>

   * **Confirm Transaction**: Click ‘Borrow BTC’ and approve the transaction in your wallet.