Marcus by Goldman Sachs Personal Loans: 2018 Review
NerdWallet rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Good for: Good credit, debt consolidation Marcus is an online lender owned by Goldman Sachs that makes debt consolidation loans to those with good credit…
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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RocketLoans Personal Loans: 2018 Review
NerdWallet rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Good for: Good credit RocketLoans offers unsecured personal loans to good-credit borrowers. It’s the sister company to Quicken Loans, known for its online Rocket Mortgage, and…
Lending a Hand by Co-Signing a Loan Can Backfire
Getting married or buying a house are among life’s biggest commitments. Co-signing a loan is an equally important obligation — and one with potential risks that financial experts say both…
Backed Personal Loans: 2018 Review
NerdWallet rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Good for: Good credit, co-signers Backed wants to give low-interest loans to young consumers with thin credit. The online lender uses a co-signer model, allowing…
Affirm Personal Loans: 2018 Review
Affirm gives people small, instant loans for big purchases. You may come across Affirm as a payment option at a retailer’s checkout, or apply for a loan through its mobile…
Avant Personal Loans: 2018 Review
NerdWallet rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Good for: Bad credit, debt consolidation Loans through Avant are geared toward borrowers with low credit scores who want to consolidate debt or need money…
Quick Loans: How to Borrow Money Fast
Sometimes you need quick cash, whether it’s for repairing a broken-down car, taking care of an overdue utility bill, or paying for a trip to the emergency room. If you have…
LightStream Personal Loans: 2018 Review
NerdWallet rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Good for: Good credit, debt consolidation LightStream stands out by giving borrowers with excellent credit low interest rates on unsecured personal loans that can be…
4 Ways to Consolidate Credit Card Debt
Debt consolidation is a strategy to roll multiple old debts into a single new one. Ideally, that new debt has a lower interest rate than your existing debt, making payments…
LendingClub Personal Loans: 2018 Review
NerdWallet rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Good for: Good credit LendingClub, whose name is often synonymous with online personal loans, attracts borrowers with established financial histories and a record of responsible…
