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  • Fundation expands small business lending

    The loan features include fixed-rate installments, with payments that are structured like a fixed-rate mortgage. Like personal loans, small business loans through the company require no specific colla [...]

    1 min read Mar 04, 2016
  • Skip the cash advance; get a personal loan

    A cash advance on your credit card can get you convenient access to funds, but you’ll pay a higher interest rate than you would when purchasing something with your credit card.

    2 min read Feb 26, 2016
  • Quicken gets into personal loans

    On Feb. 2, the parent company of Quicken, Rock Holdings Inc., announced the launch of RocketLoans, an online service offering personal loans of up to $35,000. That includes loans for things like home improvements, [...]

    1 min read Feb 17, 2016
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    Does debt consolidation hurt credit?

    You’ll need a financial plan in place, otherwise debt consolidation may be bad for your credit score in the long run. Here’s what you need to know.

    6 min read Jan 23, 2020
  • The origination costs of personal loans

    Loan origination isn’t free, even when there are no upfront fees. When you take out a personal loan you’re paying the expense involved with loan origination.

    1 min read Feb 04, 2016
  • What can a personal loan do for you?

    Debt consolidation, home improvements and major purchases are the top reasons people choose personal loans. Others include financing a vacation, paying your taxes or paying for medical expenses.

    1 min read Jan 29, 2016
  • Cruz failed to report campaign loans

    According to CNN Politics, Sen. Ted Cruz took out 2 unreported personal loans while running for the Texas Republican primary — 1 from Goldman Sachs and a 2nd from Citibank.

    1 min read Jan 22, 2016
  • New York starts paying student loan debt

    New York state recently started offering a loan forgiveness program that provides up to 24 months of relief for federal student loan debt.

    2 min read Jan 06, 2016
  • How to buy stock to give as a gift

    Would you rather get a useless trinket or a small stake in your favorite brand? Two services let consumers easily give stock as a gift with just a few clicks.

    2 min read Oct 22, 2015
  • Credit report complaints abound

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says credit report complaints to the agency increased 56% between June and July.

    1 min read Sep 02, 2015
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    Mortgage rates in Colorado Springs, Colorado

    Use our site to locate the best opportunity when searching through mortgage rates in Colorado Springs, CO. Mortgage rates can change throughout the day and week, but our easy rates search function allows [...]

    1 min read Jun 04, 2014
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    Mortgage rates in Kirksville, Missouri

    Searching for tools to find the best mortgage rates in Kirksville, MO? Our site does the work for you. Visit us to find guides, calculators and tips on mortgage rates. Rates fluctuate, and our search [...]

    Dec 07, 2013
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    Auto loan rates in Cortez, Colorado

    It’s a good time to be in the market for a new vehicle. The average national 48-month new-car loan rate is currently at 3.92 percent. And there are two lenders in this survey currently offering rates [...]

    1 min read Nov 13, 2013
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    CD rates in Grand Rapids, Michigan

    CD rates are low throughout the country. In fact, average rates on CDs just dropped, according to our most recent survey. The average one-year CD rate is now at 0.29 percent. Fortunately, several institutions [...]

    1 min read Oct 26, 2012
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    Auto loan rates in San Diego, California

    New-car auto-loan rates stayed steady this week. According to our latest rates survey, the 48-month new-car loan rate is still 4.39 percent. That’s good news for those in the market to finance. For the [...]

    1 min read May 03, 2012
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    Mortgage rates in Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Shopping for mortgage rates in Minneapolis, MN, can be exhausting, but not when you utilize our site where you will find all the latest news on mortgage rates. Whether you are purchasing a new home or [...]

    1 min read Dec 03, 2011
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