Robert Thorpe

Editor, Personal Finance
Ribbon EXPERTISE
  • Small business loans
  • Business grants
  • Bad credit loans
  • Credit cards
  • Cash back credit cards
  • Travel credit cards
Education 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

    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.

    Mar 27, 2024

  • Accion Opportunity Fund

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

    Mar 21, 2024

  • 1West Finance

    1West Finance is an online loan marketplace offering six main business loans from over 50 lenders. Its choices include loans for working capital, real estate, equipment and accounts receivable financing.

    Mar 21, 2024

  • 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.

    Feb 01, 2024
  • A small business owner stands in her flower shop, looking over her business accounts on her laptop.

    Small business loan fees

    Some fees are unavoidable, but shopping around can help you avoid unnecessary ones.

    5 min read Dec 13, 2023