Loans
Loans are a vital part of your financial life, whether you're buying a home or car, paying for college or growing a small business.
Our reviews and guides can help you with each stage of the loan application and repayment process, whether you're applying for a mortgage, personal loan or small business loan.
What types of loans are available?
We take a look at some of most common reasons people take out loans and what you can expect for each type of loan.
Loan | Avg. Interest Rate |
|---|---|
| 30-yr Mortgage | 4.0-4.5% |
| Auto loan | 3.6-15.2% |
| Student loan | 3.7-6.3% |
| Personal loan | 10.3-32.0% |
| Small business loan | 2.2-66.5% |
Loans 101
Before you apply for a loan, our guides can help explain what loans are, how they work and what you can expect throughout the application and repayment process.
Getting a Loan
Our guides will walk you through the process of applying for a loan, signing the loan agreement and repaying the loan.
Types of Loans
Loans can be used for almost anything from purchasing a house or car, to paying for school or expanding a business. Our guides explain the most common types of loans.
Average Loan Interest Rates: Car, Home, Student, Small Business, and Personal Loans
Loan Articles
Should You Use a Personal Loan for Home Improvement?
While you can generally use a personal loan for home improvement, it may not be the best idea. Click to read about when to use a personal... Read More
Buying vs Leasing Commercial Real Estate: Pros and Cons of Each
Knowing whether to buy a property or lease it can be a tough decision for small business owners. Read our guide to see the advantages and... Read More
Merchant Cash Advances: How They Work
Merchant cash advances provide small business owners with an alternative financing option separate from traditional bank loans. Click to... Read More
Taycor Financial Business Financing Review
Taycor Financial offers working capital for business owners with low credit and have limited time in business, as well as equipment... Read More
GreenSky Review: Loans for Home Improvements
GreenSky provides loans for borrowers looking to fund home improvement projects. The lender generally requires borrowers to have a fair... Read More
Where to Get a Tax Refund Loan
Tax refund loans are an advance on part of your tax refund and are generally provided by tax preparation companies. Read to learn more... Read More
Where to Get Long-Term Personal Loans
Many lenders offer personal loans with terms longer than five or seven years. Read to find out how to get a long-term personal loan and... Read More
How to Prepare Your Small Business for Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is a chance for businesses to offer enticing deals and discounts in an effort to woo potential customers. Here’s how... Read More
The Fed Reveals a Direct Link Between Student Loan Debt and a Decline in Homeownership
Student debt is responsible for a nearly 20% decline in homeownership among young adults. Read More