12 Loans for Seniors with Bad Credit
If you’re a retired senior with bad credit and you’re looking for a loan, you may believe you already have two... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 6/11/20
Eric Bank has been covering business and financial topics since 1985, specializing in taking complex subject matters and explaining them in simple terms for consumer audiences. Eric's writing regularly appears on Credible.com, eHow, WiseBread, The Nest, Get.com, Zacks, Chron, and dozens of other outlets. A former software engineer, Eric holds an M.B.A. from New York University and an M.S. in finance from DePaul University.
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If you’re a retired senior with bad credit and you’re looking for a loan, you may believe you already have two... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 6/11/20
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Your credit score can suffer when errors creep into the credit reports maintained by the three national credit... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 6/23/20
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A soft pull is great for making taffy and for checking your credit. In the latter context, a “pull” is lingo for... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 6/23/20
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Foreclosure is a shattering process. You face the loss of your home, the disruption of your lifestyle, and the... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 3/4/20
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If you have bad credit, you usually don’t ask for a loan without good reason because you know that getting approved... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 6/23/20
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When consumers have seriously delinquent debts (i.e., more than 90 days late), they may find themselves in the... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 2/18/20
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When you give it some thought, it makes perfect sense for many graduates to have trouble getting a loan. The... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 2/12/20
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In a joint loan application, two borrowers assume the responsibility of repaying a loan. Two applicants can be... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 2/10/20
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The skies can look mighty gray when you have bad credit and fall behind on your debts. Once you start receiving... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 6/24/20
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You simply can’t put it off any longer – it’s time to fix up your home! We review here 10 renovation loans for bad... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 6/11/20
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You’ve worked hard all your life and earned your retirement income from Social Security as well as benefits from a... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 1/28/20
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According to FICO, the credit score range of 300 to 579 is considered very poor, comprising 16% of all consumers... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 6/11/20
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A decade ago, low-credit-score loans were harder to get, but the credit markets have loosened considerably since... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 6/23/20
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Plastic surgery is big business in America. In fact, Americans went under the knife for nips and tucks to the tune... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 6/11/20
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For many folks with poor credit or no credit history, a store credit account is a convenient way to establish or... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 1/7/20
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Having a steady income is great, but only if it exceeds your spending. That’s a truth well-known to lenders, who... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 1/3/20
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The average cost for a funeral in North America ranges from $7,000 and $10,000, depending on location. That money... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 1/3/20
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In finance, as in life, there are no guarantees (except perhaps for death and taxes). However, the following loan... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 6/11/20
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If this planet has a job tougher than single parenting, I have yet to encounter it. Even putting aside the physical... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 6/24/20
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The emotional toll that a divorce exacts is only compounded when you have bad credit and need money to pay for the... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 6/23/20
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Chapter 13 bankruptcy is not the end of the world. Unlike Chapter 7, it is more about debt reorganization and less... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 6/23/20
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Unless your finances just won’t allow for it, you should plan to put aside at least the minimum down payment needed... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 1/31/20
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There’s a persistent rumor that you can’t get a car loan when you have bad credit. We put that rumor to bed in this... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 6/23/20
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Time matters when you are short of cash. What you want is fast access to a loan, even if your credit is bad. Few... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 12/5/19
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Cash advance loans put money in your pocket when you need it. The importance of the six lending services reviewed... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 6/24/20