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 find some lenders that offer a higher amount, but $15,000 is the standard loan amount in the industry for this type of loan. Sometimes it is possible to get more than $15,000 by getting approved for two or more loans from different lenders. Continue reading »
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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. As a potential co-signer on a loan it is your responsibility to educate yourself about how it could affect you and your own credit rating should the borrower default on their loan. Continue reading »