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Allison Martin

Contributor, Personal Finance
Ribbon Icon EXPERTISE
  • Personal finance
  • Taxes
  • Mortgages and real estate
  • Consumer loans
  • Small business loans
  • Student loans
Education Icon EDUCATION
  • Bachelor’s, University of South Florida
  • Master’s, University of South Florida

Allison Martin is a contributor to Bankrate covering personal finance, including taxes, mortgages, auto loans and small business loans. Martin’s work began over 10 years ago as a digital content strategist, and she’s since been published in several leading outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, MSN Money, MoneyTalksNews, Investopedia, Experian and Credit.com. Martin, a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFE), also shares her passion for financial literacy and entrepreneurship with others through interactive workshops and programs.

Allison's latest articles

  • Live Oak Bank

    Live Oak Bank was a leading provider of SBA loans in 2022 and promises a personalized business lending experience.

    7 min read Aug 25, 2026

  • iBusiness Funding

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

    7 min read Aug 25, 2026

  • Fundbox

    Fundbox offers business lines of credit with flexible repayment terms of up to $150,000 for fair-credit borrowers.

    6 min read Aug 25, 2026

  • 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 Aug 25, 2026

  • Capital One

    Capital One doesn’t go far enough to provide info on its website, but it offers business lines of credit, real estate term loans, SBA loans and other specialized lending solutions to established business owners.

    7 min read Aug 25, 2026

  • Bluevine

    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 Aug 25, 2026

  • Dave Cash Advance App

    If you’re cash-strapped and get hit with a sudden expense, Dave App allows you to tap into your next paycheck, without hefty fees.

    5 min read Aug 24, 2026

  • Tresl auto loans review

    Rates, fees, terms and other important details aren't available until you prequalify - but it may be worth the time.

    6 min read Aug 21, 2026