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Personal Loans With No Collateral: What to Know Before You Apply

No collateral? Learn how unsecured personal loans work, what lenders look for, and how to find the right loan for your situation.

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Home Equity Loan vs. Personal Loan: How to Choose

Comparing a HELOC or home equity loan to a personal loan? See how rates, risk, and repayment terms differ—and which option fits your situation.

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No Credit Check Personal Loans: What They Are and What to Know Before You Borrow

No credit check loans skip the hard pull—but they often come with triple-digit rates and real risks. Here's what to know before you apply.

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What Is a Secured Personal Loan—and Is One Right for You?

A secured personal loan uses collateral to lower the lender’s risk. Here's how it works, what you can use as collateral, and when it could make sense.

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What Can You Use a Personal Loan For?

Kimberly RotterJuly 6, 2026

Personal loans cover debt consolidation, home repairs, medical bills, and more. Learn what you can (and can't) use one for, and when it makes sense.

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Bills.com Personal Loan Review Methodology

Learn how Bills.com evaluates personal loan lenders—the six criteria, scoring scale, and data sources behind every review on the site.

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Capital One Personal Loan Alternatives

Betsalel CohenJune 30, 2026

Capital One doesn't offer personal loans. See how alternatives like Discover, LightStream, and SoFi compare on rates, amounts, and fees.

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Best Banks for Personal Loans

Not all banks offer personal loans, and the ones that do vary widely on rates, fees, and who they’ll lend to. Here’s how to find the right one for your situation.

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Personal Loans for Bad Credit: Is Guaranteed Approval Real?

Looking for personal loans for bad credit with guaranteed approval? Learn what’s real, what’s a red flag, and how to boost your odds of getting approved.

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How to Get Approved for a Personal Loan

Brittney MyersJune 27, 2026

Learn what lenders look for, how to prequalify without hurting your credit, and steps to strengthen your approval odds before you apply.

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How to Refinance a Personal Loan

Brittney MyersJune 27, 2026

Refinancing a personal loan replaces your old loan with a new one. Learn when it could save you money, how the steps work, and what to watch for.

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What Credit Score Do You Need for a Personal Loan?

Brittney MyersJune 27, 2026

There's no single minimum credit score for a personal loan. See the ranges lenders look for, what else affects approval, and how to strengthen your application.

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Are Personal Loans Bad? When They Help and When They Hurt

Kimberly RotterJune 27, 2026

Personal loans aren't good or bad on their own. See when one helps, when it hurts, and how to tell the difference before you borrow.

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How to Compare Personal Loans

Brittney MyersJune 26, 2026

Comparing personal loans? Learn what to look for—APR, fees, loan terms, and lender types—and how to pre-qualify without hurting your credit score.

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Best Personal Loans of 2026: Compare Top Lenders

Brittney MyersJune 26, 2026

Compare the best personal loans of 2026. Find top lenders for debt consolidation, large loans, fair credit, and no-fee options. pre-qualify in minutes.

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Best Home Improvement Loan for July 2026

Lyle DalyJune 24, 2026

Compare the best home improvement loans of 2026. Find personal loan lenders, rates, and tips for every credit profile—plus when a home equity loan makes more sense.

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Personal Loans With a Cosigner: How They Work and When to Use One

Kimberly RotterJune 22, 2026

A cosigner could help you get approved for a personal loan or land a lower rate. Learn how cosigning works, what your cosigner takes on, and how to apply.

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What Is a Personal Loan and How Does It Work?

Brittney MyersJune 22, 2026

A personal loan is money you borrow in a lump sum and pay back in fixed monthly installments. Here's how they work, the types, and what to know before applying.

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Using a Personal Loan to Buy a Car

A personal loan can finance a car—but it works differently than an auto loan. Learn when it makes sense and what to compare before you apply.

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Do Personal Loans Hurt Your Credit?

Personal loans can temporarily lower your credit score—but managed well, they could help it. Here's exactly what happens and how to protect your score.

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Best Bad Credit Personal Loans for July 2026

Betsalel CohenMarch 31, 2024

Find the best personal loans for bad credit in [current_month] [current_year]. Compare rates, reviews, and options to consolidate debt or cover expenses.

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Best Short-Term Loans for July 2026 (1)

Betsalel CohenMarch 31, 2024

Find the best short-term loans fo [current_month] [current_year]. Compare rates, reviews, and options to find

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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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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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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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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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Boat Loans 2026

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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Best Personal Loans To Pay Off Credit Card Debt July 2026

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} 2026

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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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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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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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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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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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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