Paying rent with a personal loan: What to know
If you’ve fallen behind on rent, a personal loan can help you catch up. Learn how to find the best rates and repayment terms on your personal loan.
How quickly will my credit score update after paying off debt?
Financial consumers who pay off debt deserve praise. They also deserve to know when their credit scores will reflect those payments.
5 money tips to improve your savings
Has the pandemic depleted your savings? Here’s how to build it back up.
Everything you need to know about moving loans
Moving loans are personal loans designed to cover the costs of relocation. Find out more about moving loans and when they make sense.
How home renovations impact your homeowners insurance premiums
With Americans’ savings rates up and stimulus cash on the way again, home renovations are soaring – but at what impact on homeowners’ insurance?
Pandemic loan program at high-risk for fraud, auditor finds
Emergency loans made to small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic have been added to a list of government programs considered at high risk of waste, fraud or mismanagement.
Rates on personal loans climb slightly
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Former Texas bank president sentenced to 8 years for embezzling $11M, burning incriminating records
A former Texas bank president was sentenced to eight years in federal prison Tuesday for embezzling millions of dollars and burning the incriminating records to cover her tracks, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas.
Does your credit score affect your insurance rates?
A lower credit score could result in a higher insurance rate.
US foreclosure activity hits 16-year low in 2020 despite economic recession
One of the most notable months was December, in which only 10,876 U.S. properties had foreclosure filings, an 80% drop from 2019.
Only 39% of Americans could pay a surprise $1,000 bill
Fewer than 4 in 10 adults said they would be able to tap into their savings in order to absorb the four-figure bill.
How to pay off $50,000 in credit card debt
Dealing with serious credit card debt? You have options.
Pausing loan payments during coronavirus is producing uneven results
Federal debt relief has been of greater benefit to homeowners and college graduates. Lower-income workers saw less benefit
Personal loan origination fees: Are they worth the cost?
A personal loan origination fee is paid upfront when you take out a loan. If you’re wondering if origination fees are worth the cost, here’s what you should know.
China serves up pig-backed loans for its hogtied farmers
China is so desperate to rebuild pig herds after swine fever that its banks are experimenting with loans to farmers backed by a novel asset: their hogs.
Consumer borrowing goes up again with 3.6% rise in July
U.S. consumer borrowing rose by a solid 3.6% in July, the second monthly gain after the coronavrius pandemic had sent borrowing down sharply in the previous three months.
Lending Tree: 64% of homebuyers are willing to go over budget for their dream home
More than a third (67%) of all homebuyers surveyed said that finding a home within budget was the most stressful part of the process. As for first time homebuyers, nearly half (48%) stress most about finding a home within budget, compared with 31% of repeat buyers.
8 questions to ask before taking out a personal loan
Ask yourself these questions before applying for a personal loan.
Coronavirus loans went to big companies first
Since the launch of the government's emergency lending program for small businesses on April 3, data shows a disproportionate distribution, favoring larger companies.
Wall Street-owned loans tricky for hotels in coronavirus
About 20 percent of hotels across the U.S. use commercial mortgage-backed securities loans, but many hoteliers have faced many obstacles in navigating relief and worry their business may not survive.