Personal Loans
A personal loan is a great financial tool. It can help you consolidate debt, renovate your home, or even pay for college. Ready to explore if it's right for you? We've got everything you need, right here.
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Prosper increases personal loan rates
Prosper’s rate hike will impact personal loan borrowers with damaged credit scores.
1 min read May 25, 2016 -
Student debt on the rise in 2016
The 2016 average student debt total is $37,173, a bump of 6.05% over 2015 and the largest it’s ever been.
2 min read May 05, 2016 -
Where you live impacts personal loans
State banking and securities authorities have a lot of say over whether peer-to-peer lenders and P2P investors can operate in their states.
2 min read Mar 30, 2016 -
Avant passes $3 billion in personal loans
Avant, an online lending platform, is becoming a major player in online lending. It recently passed $3 billion in personal loans originated.
1 min read Mar 01, 2016 -
Skip the cash advance; get a personal loan
A cash advance on your credit card can get you convenient access to funds, but you’ll pay a higher interest rate than you would when purchasing something with your credit card.
2 min read Feb 26, 2016 -
P2P Ponzi scheme hits investors in China
The peer-to-peer lending market is under pressure in China after 21 people were arrested in association with a P2P Ponzi scheme.
1 min read Feb 19, 2016 -
Quicken gets into personal loans
On Feb. 2, the parent company of Quicken, Rock Holdings Inc., announced the launch of RocketLoans, an online service offering personal loans of up to $35,000. That includes loans for things like home improvements, [...]
1 min read Feb 17, 2016 -
Personal loans for less than perfect credit
Poor credit can keep you from landing a personal loan. Here’s how to impress lenders.
3 min read Feb 17, 2016 -
The origination costs of personal loans
Loan origination isn’t free, even when there are no upfront fees. When you take out a personal loan you’re paying the expense involved with loan origination.
1 min read Feb 04, 2016 -
What can a personal loan do for you?
Debt consolidation, home improvements and major purchases are the top reasons people choose personal loans. Others include financing a vacation, paying your taxes or paying for medical expenses.
1 min read Jan 29, 2016