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What is an installment loan? Types, how they work & alternatives
Installment loans are a type of financing that has fixed interest rates and are paid back over a set number of months.
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How boat loans work: Types, terms, where to borrow and more
Find out all you need to know about boat loans
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Earnest vs. Avant: Which offers better personal loans?
Compare lenders with Earnest or apply directly for a bad credit loan with Avant.
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Best Egg vs. Laurel Road: Which offers better personal loans?
Who’s the better online lender between Best Egg and Laurel Road? Find out here.
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How to choose the best credit-builder loan for you
Compare a few credit-builder loan options to secure the right one for you.
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How interest rate changes affect debt
Your interest rates influence your debt.
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Avant vs. Upgrade: Which offers better personal loans?
Avant is good for bad credit, but Upgrade is better for debt consolidation.
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How and where to finance your engagement ring in 2024
Financing for engagement rings is available no matter the cost of your dream ring.
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How fast can I get an emergency loan?
Emergency loans are available within one to three business days after applying.
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What is an RV loan and how does it work?
Pay for your RV over time in equal installments using an RV loan.
5 min read Feb 02, 2024
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Hannah has been editing for Bankrate since late 2022. They aim to provide the most up-to-date information to help people navigate the complexities of loans and make the best financial decisions.
Heidi Rivera is a personal finance writer and reporter for Bankrate. Her areas of expertise include personal loans, student loans and debt consolidation, in addition to data collection and analysis.
Hanneh Bareham has been a personal finance writer with Bankrate since 2020. She started out as a credit cards reporter before transitioning into the role of student loans reporter. She is now a writer on the loans team, further widening her scope across multiple forms of consumer lending.
Rhys Subitch is a Bankrate editor who leads an editorial team dedicated to developing educational content about personal loans products for every part of life.