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

  • Bank of America Small Business Loans: 2023 Review

    Bank of America offers a variety of business loans for established businesses with good-to-excellent credit. Check out our Bank of America business loans review for more information.

    9 min read Jul 16, 2023

  • Fundible Small Business Loans: 2023 Review

    Fundible uses in-house financing and a network of partners with a goal to help small businesses that often get denied with traditional banks. Check out our Fundible small business loans review to learn more.

    9 min read Jul 15, 2023

  • Creditfy Small Business Loans: 2023 Review

    Creditfy offers multiple business loans, including term loans, equipment financing and SBA loans. It states it has a 90 percent loan approval rating, which could help many small business owners who struggle to qualify for loans.

    8 min read Jul 15, 2023

  • Backd Small Business Loans: 2023 Review

    Backd is an online lender that offers fast, short-term loans to business owners with a credit score of 600 and above. Our Backd small business loans review has all the details.

    7 min read Jul 15, 2023