Personal Loans
A personal loan is a great financial tool. It can help you consolidate debt, renovate your home, or even pay for college. Ready to explore if it's right for you? We've got everything you need, right here.
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Heritage travel: How to plan a family ancestry trip
Learn how to prepare for a trip to learn more about your family’s background.
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What to know about boat loans
Unless you’ve saved a boatload of cash, you’ll need to finance a boat with a loan.
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Can you use a personal loan to buy cryptocurrency?
While you may be able to use a personal loan to buy cryptocurrency, you may not want to.
3 min read Feb 10, 2022 -
Holiday spending in 2021
In 2021, it’s even more important to be strategic with holiday spending.
5 min read Nov 12, 2021 -
How to get an RV loan
Looking to buy an RV? Learn how to finance your purchase with an RV loan.
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Survey: Only 11% of U.S. homeowners will use loans to cover home improvement projects
Despite high interest rates, most homeowners are using credit cards for renovations.
4 min read Sep 09, 2020 -
Best debt consolidation loans of 2020
See Bankrate’s picks for the top lenders and find out what it takes to qualify.
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Best bad credit loans of 2020
A bad credit loan can help you take a practical step toward rebuilding credit.
9 min read Jan 07, 2020 -
What are installment loans?
Borrowing money and paying it back in equal monthly payments is a handy personal finance tool that helps consumers pay off sizable debts in small, manageable chunks. Personal loans are one of the many [...]
4 min read Jul 25, 2019 -
Get a personal loan today
Even if SoFi doesn’t offer you the best rate, the perks of being a SoFi member may make up for it.
3 min read Jan 17, 2019
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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, a Certified Financial Education Instructor℠, has been a personal finance writer with Bankrate since 2020.
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.