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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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  • Uncapped

    Uncapped provides three short-term financing options that work similar to merchant cash advances. Our Uncapped business loans review has all the details.

    9 min read Jun 23, 2026

  • National Business Capital

    National Business Capital is a business loans marketplace with a network of 75 partner lenders. Businesses with a minimum annual revenue of $480,000 can apply. Check out our National Business Capital review to learn more.

    8 min read Jun 18, 2026

  • Funderial

    Funderial offers short-term loans as a direct lender or through its marketplace of 40 partners. Check out our Imperial Advance business loans review to see if it's right for you.

    8 min read Jun 18, 2026

  • Accion Opportunity Fund

    Accion Opportunity Fund offers microloans to underserved communities. Check out our Accion Opportunity Fund business loans review for more information

    6 min read Jun 18, 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 Jun 18, 2026