All articles tagged: “Loans” (Page: 17)

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How to Get a Loan When You Have Bad Credit

How to Get a Loan When You Have Bad Credit

Once you have bad credit, it might seem like you’ll never be approved for another loan again. While this is partially true, there are a number of... read more »

Steven Tumulski

By: Steven Tumulski • 10/23/14

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5 Things You Need to Know About Subprime Auto Loans

5 Things You Need to Know About Subprime Auto Loans

When it comes time to buy a new vehicle, most people don’t think twice about the process of getting a loan. But what about those folks who have... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 10/3/14

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5 Ways to Get a Business Loan with Bad Credit

5 Ways to Get a Business Loan with Bad Credit

Having bad credit can be a nightmare for someone who needs to obtain a business loan. Creditors may see you as too risky, but you need the extra... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 9/30/14

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Kiva Zip Loans Use Social Crowdfunding to Support Entrepreneurs

Kiva Zip Loans Use Social Crowdfunding to Support Entrepreneurs

Kiva Zip is a nonprofit program that offers small business owners interest-free loans through a process called “social... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 9/18/14

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What to Know About Online Financing Offers

What to Know About Online Financing Offers

If you have ever shopped online, you have probably seen the ads reading, “Easy online financing,” “Instant approval” and “Bad credit OK.” If you... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 2/22/14

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How to Get a Personal Loan

How to Get a Personal Loan

As our regular readers have heard time and again, having bad credit hurts in so many ways. Bad credit can impact your job prospects, the rate you... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 2/18/14

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What is a Jumbo Loan?

What is a Jumbo Loan?

On the surface, the explanation of what constitutes a jumbo loan compared with a conventional loan should be pretty straightforward. In fact, it... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 2/3/14

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Do I Need a Source of Income to Qualify for a Loan?

Do I Need a Source of Income to Qualify for a Loan?

There was a time not that long ago when mortgage lenders were happy to give out loans to anyone who had a pulse. Simply sign a piece of paper... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 1/20/14

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Will the Military Pay Off My Student Loans?

Will the Military Pay Off My Student Loans?

The military can assist with student loan repayment, but most programs are for loans from or guaranteed by the government. If you are looking for... read more »

Doug Nordman

By: Doug Nordman • 12/20/13

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Is Your Credit Score High Enough for a Loan?

Is Your Credit Score High Enough for a Loan?

We all know the banks and mortgage companies are being far more cautious about lending money these days. They seem to only want to lend to those... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 12/9/13

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How to Pay Off Student Loans After a Death

How to Pay Off Student Loans After a Death

Losing a child, a spouse or other close family member is a devastating blow. It is understandable if you feel like you can only manage grieving... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 11/29/13

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4 Ways to Get a Home Loan When You Have Bad Credit

4 Ways to Get a Home Loan When You Have Bad Credit

When you apply for a home loan, lenders are going to take a good hard look at your credit score before making a decision. If your credit score is... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 11/23/13

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What’s a Personal Line of Credit?

What’s a Personal Line of Credit?

If you are looking for a way to regularly take out short-term loans, a personal line of credit could be the answer. This is a revolving credit... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 11/21/13

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Can Advance Payment Loans Damage Your Credit Score?

Can Advance Payment Loans Damage Your Credit Score?

For many Americans, advance payment loans, sometimes called payday loans, are a way to pay the bills when they have run out of cash before their... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 11/16/13

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Consumers More Likely to Make Timely Payments on Home Loans

Consumers More Likely to Make Timely Payments on Home Loans

When it comes to paying off debts, Americans do not treat all bills with the same priority. A recent study has shown Americans are more likely to... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 10/14/13

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What is Poor Credit Financing?

What is Poor Credit Financing?

When you apply for most types of financing, lenders will decide whether or not to lend you money based on your credit score. If you have weak or... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 10/12/13

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Do Personal Loans Help Student Debt?

Do Personal Loans Help Student Debt?

Paying for college is expensive. According to the College Board, the average cost of in-state tuition for one year at a public university is... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 10/10/13

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3 in 10 American Consumers May Not Qualify for a Home Loan

3 in 10 American Consumers May Not Qualify for a Home Loan

While the American housing market is starting to improve, it still has not recovered from the housing bubble. One of the reasons why the market... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 10/7/13

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Half of Loan Applicants Have Poor Credit

Half of Loan Applicants Have Poor Credit

A poor credit score makes it incredibly challenging to get a personal bank loan. This is especially true these days because banks have tightened... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 9/12/13

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Wealthier Minorities More Than Twice as Likely to Receive Subprime Loans

Wealthier Minorities More Than Twice as Likely to Receive Subprime Loans

When it comes to home loans, race unfortunately appears to make a difference. A study out of New York University showed wealthier minorities are... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 9/9/13

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How to Make the Most of a Debt Consolidation Loan

How to Make the Most of a Debt Consolidation Loan

There are many reasons for taking out a debt consolidation loan, but you don’t want to simply fall back into the same habits in a few years that... read more »

Hank Coleman

By: Hank Coleman • 8/20/13

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So-So Credit? Why Expanded Lending is on the Horizon

So-So Credit? Why Expanded Lending is on the Horizon

As the Obama Administration moves in the direction of shutting down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in an attempt to shift mortgage securitization... read more »

Scott Sheldon

By: Scott Sheldon • 8/16/13

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How Paying Off Auto Loans Affects Your Credit Score

How Paying Off Auto Loans Affects Your Credit Score

If you’re getting near the end of paying on your car loan, congratulations! This is a milestone that will mean more money in your pocket to save... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 7/22/13

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Do Loans Raise Your Credit Score?

Do Loans Raise Your Credit Score?

When you take out a loan, it will show up on your credit report. Every month your lender will report how you manage the debt to the credit... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 7/16/13

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How Students with Bad Credit Can Apply for a Loan

How Students with Bad Credit Can Apply for a Loan

Applying for any type of loan as a student can be quite difficult. All creditors are going to closely look at your credit score before making a... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 7/9/13