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APR vs. interest rate: key differences
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APR vs. interest rate: key differences

Understanding the difference between APR vs. interest rate can help you find the best loan for you. Learn more about this topic here.
Sarah Raja
June 3, 2025
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6 types of personal loans (and how they can help you)
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6 types of personal loans (and how they can help you)

May 18, 2025
Average student loan debt by state, age & more
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Average student loan debt by state, age & more

May 02, 2025
How to get a loan with no credit in 2025  
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How to get a loan with no credit in 2025  

April 21, 2025

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How do student loan deferment and forbearance impact your credit?
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How do student loan deferment and forbearance impact your credit?

Does a student loan deferment or forbearance impact your credit? Learn more about both of these options here.

Brad Blanchard

May 24, 2022
Should I cash out my 401(k) to pay off debt?
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Should I cash out my 401(k) to pay off debt?

There are pros and cons to cashing out your 401(k) to pay off debt, so learn more about them to decide if this is the right choice for you.

Anna Grozdanov

January 12, 2022
What is loan forbearance?
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What is loan forbearance?

Loan forbearance is when your lender agrees to let you pause or decrease your payments for a determined time. Learn how it can help and if you qualify.

Lexington Law

September 08, 2021
Are payday loans bad?
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Are payday loans bad?

Before you take out a payday loan, you’ll want to evaluate the risk. Let’s breakdown how payday loans cause a dangerous cycle for borrowers.

Lexington Law

September 08, 2021
Conforming vs. non-conforming loans explained
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Conforming vs. non-conforming loans explained

Before applying for a mortgage loan, you should know the difference between a conforming and non-conforming loan. Let’s explore each in more detail.

Lexington Law

August 19, 2021
Home improvement loans
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Home improvement loans

Want to upgrade your house, but don’t have the cash on hand? Learn more about several home improvement loan options that may be available to you. This article is by Lexington Law.

Sarah Raja

May 01, 2021
The evolution of the good faith estimate
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The evolution of the good faith estimate

A good faith estimate (GFE) is a comparison of mortgage offers. Recently, it has morphed into a loan estimate—a similar concept with a few small differences.

Kenton Arbon

May 01, 2021
Guide to merchant cash advances
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Guide to merchant cash advances

What is a merchant cash advance, and is it right for your business? Find out more about this financing option and what it can do for you.

Daniel Woolston

April 30, 2021
How to avoid or remove PMI
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How to avoid or remove PMI

What is private mortgage insurance, and do you have to pay it? Find out how to remove PMI or avoid it to save money on your home loan.

Vince R. Mayr

April 26, 2021
Debt consolidation loans: what you need to know
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Debt consolidation loans: what you need to know

Debt consolidation loans are used to channel multiple debts into a single account with one monthly payment. We weigh the pros and cons of this type of loan.

Lexington Law

April 22, 2021