Personal loans

Find out how personal loans work, how to get one and the differences between secured and unsecured personal loans so you can make the best decisions for your circumstances.

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Credit Card Refinancing with a Personal Loan

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Personal Loan Default: Why it Matters and How to Avoid it

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What Does it Mean to Prequalify for A Personal Loan?

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In-Person and Online Loans: Which Option is Right for You?

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What's a Vehicle Equity Loan?

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What is Vehicle Equity?

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What's Cash-Out Refinancing?

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Credit Score Needed for A Personal Loan

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How Do Online Loans Work?

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What are Small Personal Loans?

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What are Installment Loans?

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Collateral and Personal Loans

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FAQ

A personal loan is a fixed-term loan that lets you borrow a lump sum of money and repay it in predictable monthly installments over a set period. Best Egg offers personal loans that can be used for a variety of purposes, including debt consolidation, home improvements, medical expenses, and more. The application process is quick and easy, and you can check your rate without impacting your credit score.                    Explore different personal loan options.

The primary difference between unsecured and secured loans lies in collateral.

 

  • Unsecured loans: These loans don t require any collateral. Approval is based on your creditworthiness. Best Egg offers unsecured personal loans that can be used for various purposes.
  • Secured loans: These loans require collateral, or something of value, like equity in a vehicle or the fixtures in your home, along with your creditworthiness to offset the risk for lenders. Best Egg offers secured personal loans and vehicle equity loans.

 

Learn more about secured vs. unsecured loans.

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