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How to get a personal loan

Betsalel CohenMarch 8, 2024

Get a personal loan easily by following our step-by-step guide covering everything from checking your credit score to understanding the loan agreement.

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Personal Loan Calculator

Betsalel CohenMarch 1, 2024

Bills.com's Personal Loan Calculator lets you check various scenarios by changing the loan amount, interest rate, repayment period, and fees. Once you check...

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Personal loan: How long does it take to get approval and funding?

Betsalel CohenFebruary 25, 2024

Find out how long it takes to get a personal loan. Learn about typical approval timelines, ways to speed up the process, and timelines for different types of lenders.

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Soft credit checks: Use them to your advantage before a hard credit check

Betsalel CohenFebruary 25, 2024

Learn the difference between soft and hard credit checks, their impact on your credit score, and how to use soft checks to your advantage when applying for...

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6 Personal Loan Mistakes

Betsalel CohenJune 6, 2023

Avoid making simple personal loan mistakes that can cause you to get turned down, cost money, or unnecessarily expose you to financial harm. Protect yourself...

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How Using a Cosigner Can Help You Get a Personal Loan

Rebecca LakeDecember 25, 2022

Applying for a personal loan with a cosigner could make it easier to get approved and help you snag a great interest rate. Choosing the right person to cosign...

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Personal Loan vs. Home Equity Loan: Which Is Right for You?

Richard BarringtonDecember 25, 2022

A home equity loan might have a lower rate than a personal loan, but you still might pay more in interest charges. Find out more here.

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Best Personal Loans To Pay Off Credit Card Debt March 2024

Richard BarringtonDecember 17, 2022

A personal loan can save you money on your credit card debt, but there’s a serious potential downside. Learn more.

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Motorcycle Loans [current_month} 2024

Gina Freeman (Pogol)December 17, 2022

Most people pay $7,000-$25,000 for a motorcycle. Find out how you can finance the purchase so you can grab your helmet and go.

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Boat Loans 2024

Peter WardenDecember 17, 2022

Boat loans can be either secured loans or unsecured personal loans. If you want lower monthly payments and a longer term, then check out…

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Should You Take a Holiday Loan?

Richard BarringtonDecember 6, 2022

A holiday loan is a personal loan that you use to pay for vacation and holiday expenses. It should be a fairly short-term loan, since these are expenses you’re going...

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Medical Loans: Should you use a personal loan to pay for medical procedures?

Rebecca LakeDecember 2, 2022

Medical loans are unsecured personal loans that can be used to cover health care costs. Compare loan options, plus alternative financing for medical expenses.

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No Credit Check Loans - What Are They & How to Apply

Rebecca LakeNovember 29, 2022

No credit check loans are available, even for $5000, but they have high-interest rates. Learn about the different types of no-credit check loans and how to qualify...

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What is a signature loan and how does it work?

Richard BarringtonNovember 26, 2022

Signature loans are personal loans with no collateral. If your credit score is low, then use a co-borrower. Learn how to take a signature loan and the best loans…

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Personal Line of Credit vs Personal Loan

Richard BarringtonNovember 26, 2022

The main differences between a personal line of credit and a personal loan are the types of interest rates and how you receive money…..

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Secured Loans vs Unsecured Loans: Comparing and Choosing

Erik MartinNovember 9, 2022

Secured loans require collateral, like a car or home loan. An unsecured loan or a signature loan requires a personal guarantee. Learn how to compare and choose…

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Christmas Loans: How Should You Pay for Your Holiday?

Erik MartinNovember 9, 2022

Christmas loans, if used properly, can help you plan your holiday gifts, travels, and entertainment and save money. However, if you don't...

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Hardship Loans and Alternatives

Erik MartinNovember 6, 2022

Hardship loans can help pay bills. If you are in financial hardship, it is difficult to qualify for hardship loans. Learn about the best hardship loans and alternatives…

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What Is a Personal Line of Credit?

Rebecca LakeNovember 2, 2022

A personal line of credit is similar to a credit card. The lender provides a maximum amount you can borrow and minimum payments based on a variable interest rate.

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Types of Personal Loans

Betsalel CohenSeptember 6, 2022

There are different types of personal loans available. The most popular type is debt consolidation loans for a fixed period and fixed interest rate. However...

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Loans

Learn all about different types of loans and how to find great deals on everything from student loans, home loans, auto loans, debt consolidation loans...

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Student Loans

Erik MartinMay 3, 2022

Total student loan debt in the US is more than $1.58 trillion. Learn more how student loans work, how to apply for student loans and how to pay off student loans

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Payday Loans

Erik MartinMay 2, 2022

Payday loans | Discover why you should run away from payday loans, and how to repay them if you fall behind. Make sure that you don't...

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FreedomPlus

Daniel CohenMarch 21, 2021

FreedomPlus offers unsecured lenders to borrowers with less than excellent credit. Maximum loan amounts are $40,000. Be sure you compare the...

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Low Interest Personal Loans

Daniel CohenMarch 30, 2020

Low Interest Personal Loans are a possible way to pay off credit cards at a lower cost. You need good credit and stable income, but personal loans can help...

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Need a $12,000 Loan

Betsalel CohenMarch 30, 2020

It is possible to find a $12,000 loan. If you can’t afford the payments on a short-term personal loan, then look for a long-term mortgage or other...

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Citi Flex

Daniel CohenJuly 26, 2019

With Citi Flex Loan, you may be eligible to turn a portion of your Citi card's available credit line into a fixed-interest loan.

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Loans Online

Daniel CohenMay 27, 2019

Getting Loans Online | Learn how to apply for loans online and get approved. Review important tips on how to avoid online loan scams. Make sure you don't...

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Unsecured Personal Loans

Betsalel CohenMay 27, 2019

Unsecured personal loans are installment loans that do not require collateral. Your credit is an important factor to qualify. Use them to consolidate debt...

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Apply for a Personal Loan

Betsalel CohenMay 27, 2019

Apply for Personal Loan | Bills.com makes it easier than ever to apply for a personal loan. Use the rate table to check rates based on different...

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Best Personal Loan Companies

Daniel CohenMay 20, 2019

Learn about the best personal loan companies. Check out how lenders compare based on the loan amount, credit requirements and rates. Read brief reviews or...

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Prosper Personal Loan

Daniel CohenMay 15, 2019

Prosper is a peer-to-peer personal loan lender that offers unsecured personal loans from $2,000 to $40,000 with a minimum credit score of 640. You can check if

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Compare Personal Loan Rates

Betsalel CohenMay 12, 2019

Personal loan rates vary. The most important factor is your credit score. Use Bills.com Personal Loan Rate table to find and compare offers. Also, check the APR

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Personal Loans for Bad Credit

Betsalel CohenMay 12, 2019

Personal loans for bad credit are one option if you are struggling and need money quick. Bad credit personal loans are especially helpful to cover emergencies.

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Borrow Money

Betsalel CohenMarch 1, 2019

Borrowing money is one of your key financial building blocks. Learning to get a loan and how to manage your debt are two tasks that are crucial to ...

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Personal Loan for APR Calculator

Betsalel CohenFebruary 28, 2019

Use the Bills.com APR Calculator to determine the annual percentage rate for your personal loan. When you shop for a personal loan check the nominal

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Debt to Income Ratio: Learn, Calculate, and Improve

Betsalel CohenFebruary 28, 2019

Your debt to income ratio (DTI) shows you how much of your income you use to pay certain debts. If too much of your income is used paying off debt, then you...

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Personal Loans

Betsalel CohenFebruary 3, 2019

Personal Loans can help you consolidate debt, pay for emergencies, or larger purchases. Use Bills.com online tool to compare offers and shop for...

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Personal Loan Trends

Betsalel CohenMarch 11, 2018

According to Transunion Q4 Insight Report personal loan balances and originations increased in 2017. They expect that the personal loan market will continue...

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Get a Personal Loan

Betsalel CohenMarch 13, 2017

Learn all about personal loans and how they can help you manage your debt, or help you fulfill your financial goals. It is easy to get a loan, through an...

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Income Contingent Repayment

Daniel CohenJuly 29, 2016

Income Contingent Repayment | You can lower your monthly student loan payment, even to $0, if you qualify for the Income Contingent Repayment plan. First, ...

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Student Loan Forbearance

Mark CappelMarch 4, 2015

Student Loan Forbearance & Deferment | Learn the two main options you have to suspend student loan payments. Also, learn your options to cut payments...

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Debt to Income Ratio

Daniel CohenFebruary 18, 2015

DTI: debt-to-income ratio | Your debt-to-income ratio affects whether you will be approved for a loan or not. Make sure that you start by...

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Sallie Mae Loan Balance

Daniel CohenFebruary 18, 2015

Sally Mae Loans weighing you down? Let Bills.com solve your Sally Mae problems.

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Stop Garnishment on Student Loans

Daniel CohenMarch 12, 2014

Student Loan Garnishment | Learn your options to stop garnishments resulting from a student loan default. Your options are limited, but it is important that...

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Cash Call Loan

Mark CappelDecember 18, 2013

You may not need to repay your CashCall or Western Sky loan. The CFPB filed a lawsuit alleging the loans are illegal. The steps you must take to learn if you...

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Federal Student Loan Servicers

Mark CappelDecember 4, 2013

Eleven companies service federal student loans for the Dept. of Education. Contact information for Perkins, Direct Loans, and FFEL loans. A loan servicer...

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How Do Title Loans Work?

Mark CappelOctober 14, 2013

Title loans require no credit check, but cost 25% in interest monthly. The average $950 loan costs $2,000 in interest fees. Learn alternatives, including...

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Private Student Loan Forgiveness

Daniel CohenSeptember 1, 2013

There are calls to wipe out some private student loan debt. But enacting principal forgiveness in private student loans...

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