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6 min readAug 21, 2026
Learn how loans work, from interest rates and terms to secured and unsecured options. Compare loan types and what lenders look for before you apply.
Loans can be secured or unsecured, fixed- or variable-rate, and installment or revolving. You can borrow to buy a home, fund an education, and more. Find out more about how to take out and repay a loan here.







