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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Debt consolidation: Personal loan vs. credit cards
Too much credit card debt won’t be solved with a personal loan. A budget may be what you need.
5 min read May 31, 2018 -
Debt Consolidation Loans
If you find yourself deep in debt, the options for digging yourself out can seem overwhelming. It is easy to fall prey to debt solutions that can put you in an even worse position. Thankfully, for those [...]
6 min read May 23, 2018 -
Unsecured RV Loans
RVs and motor homes are a great way to explore the country. Whether you want to take a road trip, a family camping trip or are ready to change your lifestyle and become a full-time RV resident, it is important [...]
1 min read May 04, 2018 -
Considering a personal loan? Learn the basics first
There’s a lot to know before you shop around for a personal loan.
3 min read Aug 18, 2017 -
6 steps to make sure your loan gets approved
Follow these tips when applying for a loan to ease the process and gain approval.
3 min read Aug 01, 2017 -
Discover personal loans: 2018 comprehensive review
Discover, best known as a credit card issuer, is one of only a handful of lenders that offers personal loans without charging origination fees. This is significant because the fees, which typically range [...]
4 min read Apr 12, 2017 -
The 10 states with the most personal loan debt
Personal loan debt is on the rise, especially in these states.
1 min read Aug 25, 2016 -
Loan gone bad? You probably can’t sue
Like with other financial products, personal loan borrower agreements contain language requiring you to waive your right to settle a dispute in court before a jury.
2 min read Jul 26, 2016 -
Clinton: Go to college, let US pay for it
By 2021, families with income up to $125,000 will pay no tuition at in-state 4-year public colleges and universities under Clinton’s plan.
2 min read Jul 25, 2016 -
Student loans a back burner issue for GOP
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has been hard to pin down on student loans.
2 min read Jul 18, 2016
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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.