LendUp Loan 2018 Review
When to consider: A last resort in a true emergency after you’ve exhausted other options LendUp is an online lender that makes small loans — both lump-sum and installment —…
Amrita Jayakumar
Amrita writes about consumer credit and debt issues for NerdWallet. She has reported on government contractors, information technology, retail, housing and small businesses as a reporter and digital producer at The Washington Post. Her work has also appeared in The Miami Herald. Originally from Mumbai, India, Amrita enjoys using credit card rewards points to travel. She is based in San Francisco.
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Rise Personal Loans 2018 Review
When to consider: A last resort in a true emergency after you’ve exhausted other options Rise Credit is an online installment loan for bad-credit borrowers offered by Elevate, a Texas-based…
Discover Personal Loans: 2018 Review
Good for: Good credit, debt consolidation Discover lends to good-credit borrowers who want to consolidate debt or cover major expenses, such as home improvements and repairs. Discover personal loans may…
OppLoans Small Personal Loan 2018 Review
When to consider: A last resort in a true emergency after you’ve exhausted other options OppLoans is an online lender that makes small personal loans without checking your credit. It…
What Is a Payday Loan?
A payday loan is a high-cost, short-term loan for a small amount — typically $300 to $400 — that’s meant to be repaid with your next paycheck. Payday loans require…
What Is Predatory Lending?
Predatory lending occurs when a lender uses unfair or deceptive tactics to lead a borrower into taking a loan that carries fees, rates or other terms that benefit the lender…
Need Cash Fast? Ask 4 Questions Before Rushing to a Lender
When you need money in a crisis — to pay for car repairs, an overdue bill, or a trip to the emergency room — you may not take time to…
6 Ways to Build Your Credit in Less Than an Hour
It’s true — there’s no shortcut to achieving a good credit score. It takes years of paying your bills on time and in full, keeping balances low and managing different…
These Young Adults Are Totally Debt-Free — True Story
Entering adulthood saddled with student loans and possibly other debt is the norm for most American millennials today. But debt is not like an allergy — you don’t have to…
SoFi Personal Loans: 2018 Review
Good for: Good credit, debt consolidation SoFi personal loans match up favorably to competitors on rates, fees and perks. You can use its loans for most purposes, including debt consolidation, home…
