Skip to Main Content

Loans

Whether you need a personal, auto, student, or small business loan, we'll help you choose the loan that's right for you.

Helpful links

A Black couple and loan underwriter look at a contract.
A personal loan is used for financing large purchases or covering major expenses.
Man and child sitting at table smiling at laptop
Getting the best financing for your new set of wheels requires time and research.
Woman studies in college library.
Paying for college is a challenge for many students, but student loans can help.

Reviews & tools

Upgrade logo
4.7
Rating: 4.7 stars out of 5
Star Empty Icon
Star Icon
Star Empty Icon
Star Icon
Star Empty Icon
Star Icon
Star Empty Icon
Star Icon
Star Empty Icon
Star Icon
Bankrate Score
Read review
SoFi logo
4.7
Rating: 4.7 stars out of 5
Star Empty Icon
Star Icon
Star Empty Icon
Star Icon
Star Empty Icon
Star Icon
Star Empty Icon
Star Icon
Star Empty Icon
Star Icon
Bankrate Score
Read review

Experts in all things finance

Our expert reporters and editors bring the news and analysis you need—backed by data and firsthand experience.

About Bankrate
Rebecca Betterton headshot

Rebecca Betterton Arrow Right Icon

Certified Financial Education Instructor℠

Denny Ceizyk headshot

Denny Ceizyk Arrow Right Icon

Senior Loans Writer

Lauren Nowacki headshot

Lauren Nowacki Arrow Right Icon

Senior Loans Writer

The latest

A collage featuring two hands, one holding a bag with a money symbol.
Learn more about this short-term loan and how it compares to other business loans.
Cheerful using smart phone in car
Both refinance marketplaces offer low rates and other perks.
Couple sitting in house at table looking at laptop
Achieve and Happy Money are best for debt consolidation.
Couple works together on finances.
Unlike a late payment, true default comes with consequences that can last for years.
Couple sitting in car putting on seatbelts, smiling towards the back seat
Looking for a less restrictive car lease? Here are options you may not have thought about.
A young couple doing up their hallway in the old house they have bought . They are sitting on the dust sheets on the stairs and looking through the paint sample cards choosing the final color for the beige hall.
Borrowing terms and limits will vary depending on which loan product you choose.
If you’re wondering how to get a service dog, start with these organizations.
Couple standing up and looking at tablet together
Why do lenders look at credit reports? Learn about lender approval factors.
The trusted provider of accurate rates and financial information
Wall Street Journal
Usa Today
New York Times
Cnn
Bloomberg
Abc