Robert Thorpe

Editor, Personal Finance
Ribbon Icon EXPERTISE
  • Small business loans
  • Business grants
  • Bad credit loans
  • Credit cards
  • Cash back credit cards
  • Travel credit cards
Education Icon EDUCATION
  • Master of Arts in Communication, Johns Hopkins University
  • Bachelor of Arts (English) with a minor in psychology from the University of Massachusetts

 

As an editor for Bankrate, Robert Thorpe is passionate about providing content that helps readers make great financial decisions. He currently focuses on helping business owners find affordable loans. His work covers various topics, including SBA loans, small business grants, equipment loans, and business loans for bad credit. It is especially rewarding for him when he helps people in underserved communities get the necessary capital to start or grow their businesses.

In the past, Robert has written and edited credit card content for several Red Ventures brands, including Bankrate, CreditCards.com, and The Points Guy. He has 11 cash back credit cards and enjoys showing people how to maximize rewards to fight inflation. He also has experience researching and reviewing credit cards that help people save on travel costs.

In addition to Red Ventures, Robert has written and edited for the Motley Fool, covering personal finance topics, which include credit cards, personal loans, auto and homeowners insurance, and cryptocurrency.

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Robert's latest articles

  • Lendzi Small Business Loans: 2023 Review

    Lendzi covers a variety of small business loans through a broad 60-partner network. Business owners can access short- and long-term loans, business lines of credit, equipment financing, merchant cash advances and more.

    7 min read Aug 06, 2023

  • Huntington National Bank Small Business Loans: 2023 Review

    Founded in 1866, Huntington National Bank is a regional bank with branches in 12 states. It offers business loans, including term loans, lines of credit and asset-based financing. The chain is also a top national issuer of SBA loans.

    7 min read Aug 05, 2023

  • iBusiness Funding

    iBusiness Funding’s streamlined application and potentially low rates are tailored to low-risk small businesses.

    7 min read Aug 05, 2023

  • Chase

    Chase business loans are available in 28 states, but you'll need to visit a branch to apply.

    8 min read Aug 03, 2023

  • Credibility Capital

    Credibility Capital offered business loans and lines of credit to established and successful businesses. Rates were low, but the lender is currently not accepting applications.

    6 min read Jul 29, 2023

  • Bluevine Small Business Loans: 2023 Review

    Bluevine offers a business line of credit to help business owners cover cash flow gaps and expand operations. Our Bluevine small business loans review has all the details.

    7 min read Jul 28, 2023