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Getting a loan with fair credit
A fair credit score between 580 and 669 is enough to qualify for a personal loan.
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Getting an emergency loan: 5 steps to receive the funds you need
To get an emergency loan, you’ll need credit, income and debt information.
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How long does it take to get a personal loan?
It doesn’t take long at all to complete an application or receive your loan.
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What is peer-to-peer (P2P) lending?
Peer-to-peer lending is similar to traditional lending, but here’s what to consider.
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Avant vs. Mariner Finance: Which offers better personal loans?
Avant vs. Mariner Finance: Which lender is the best fit for you?
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You can have multiple installment loans — but understand the risks first
Here are the pros and cons of having multiple installment loans.
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How to choose the best RV loan lender
Find the right lender by doing your research and prequalifying.
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How much boat can I afford? 3 steps to calculate your budget
Learn how to calculate how much boat you can afford.
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Comparing all your options: How to choose the best boat loan lender
There isn’t a best boat lender, but certain ones can meet your needs more than others.
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How much can you borrow with a home improvement loan?
Borrowing terms and limits will vary depending on which loan product you choose.
3 min read Feb 01, 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.