It's not mistake to test and try all the possible options to get money legally if ever people really needs money. In the times of desperation, no need for being a shy one.
What important is, people must able to pay the borrowed money on a given terms so that their image will not be worst and next time they borrow, they will be trusted.
I can understand what did you try to say... The only problem was, I was stuck in a situation in which I pray to God that no one should ever be...
I tried my level best to repay, but was unable as I was not even getting a real life job... I am thankful to my lenders who gave me the money when I needed it the most, else I had nothing to do but to sell my home itself and that's what most people do when they are in some extremely worst conditions and are desperate to get something managed anyhow...