An unsecured personal loan is a loan that does not require you to put up one of you assets as collateral. These types of personal loans can be easy to get but are usually associated with a higher interest rate. Because there is no collateral the lender considers it more of a risk. You may [...]
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What is a Secured Personal Loan?
January 28th, 2009
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A secured personal loan is a loan where some type of collateral is promised to the lender as assurance that the loan will be repaid. The collateral is usually something of great value such as a house or a car and is necessary due to the fact that the borrower has fallen into a high [...]
Co-signing a Personal Loan for a Friend or Family Member
January 17th, 2009
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Getting asked to co-sign a personal loan for a friend or family member? If you agree to do it, this is a very generous gesture as it will likely mean the difference between them qualifying or not being eligible. However, the decision of being a co-signer for a personal loan should not be taken lightly. [...]
