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A personal loan is used for financing large purchases or covering major expenses.

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A signature loan can be the right kind of personal loan in several situations.

The SBA is creating Community Advantage Small Business Lending Companies (CA SBLCs) to help provide regular SBA 7(a) loans to businesses in underserved communities.

Private party auto loans let you finance vehicles from private owners.

Home improvement personal loans are not tax deductible, but interest on home equity loans may be.

Refinancing your private student loans is worth considering if it saves you money.

Find out if MOHELA services your student loans.

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