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.

What We Can Do for You

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.


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Loan
Avg. Interest Rate
30-yr Mortgage4.0-4.5%
Auto loan3.6-15.2%
Student loan3.7-6.3%
Personal loan10.3-32.0%
Small business loan2.2-66.5%
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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.

Guides

Getting a Loan

Our guides will walk you through the process of applying for a loan, signing the loan agreement and repaying the loan.

Guides

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.

Guides

Average Loan Interest Rates: Car, Home, Student, Small Business, and Personal Loans

Here we'll cover the average loan interest rates for car, home, student, small business, and personal loans. Click to learn more about how...

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Loan Articles

Bank of America Personal Loan Review: What Does It Offer?

by Madison Miller

Bank of America doesn't provide personal loans but has a variety of other products for you to consider, including auto loans, mortgages and... Read More

Small-Biz Talks: How American Express is Helping Small Businesses with Payments

by Justin Song

Today, it seems like there are a million ways to accept payments from customers. We chatted with American Express's Executive Vice... Read More

The Best & Worst States for Your Small Business in 2020

by Justin Song

We analyzed dozens of different data points across all 50 states to determine the best and worst states for small businesses. Read More

What is the Best Business Line of Credit in 2021?

by Justin Song

A business line of credit can be an excellent tool for a small business owner who’s tired of dealing with cash flow issues. Here’s how to... Read More

States That Could Be Hurt the Most by a Trade War with China

by David Ascienzo

We looked at the top exports to China by state from last year in order to help pinpoint which states and industries stand to lose the most... Read More

Getting an Unsecured Loan After Bankruptcy: Can it be Done?

by Kenny Zhu

The period following a bankruptcy is a stressful time; it can often take years to repair your credit. Borrowers forced to declared... Read More

What is a Surety Bond and When Do You Need One?

by Kenny Zhu

Independent contractors and small business owners often hear the terms "surety bonds" or "surety bonding" thrown around, but did you know... Read More

How to Write a Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide

by Justin Song

A business plan is a mix of objective data and projections that illustrates your best thinking about the future of your business. Read more... Read More

Best Unsecured Personal Loans for Fair Credit

by Madison Miller

If you’re looking for a unsecured personal loan with fair credit, you’ll want to consult a variety of lenders to get the best rates and... Read More

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