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Personal Loans
Can You Get a Personal Loan Without an SSN?
It is possible to get a personal loan without a Social Security number. Learn more about personal loans without a SSN and how they work.
Austin Kilham
Updated April 3, 2025
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Personal Loans for Moving in 2024
Moving to a new home can be an unexpected expense that is difficult to cover. View our top lenders and their current offers to find a loan that might work for you.
Austin Kilham
March 21, 2024
9 min read
Retiree Loans: What Are They and How Can You Get One?
Whether you’re looking to refinance, travel, or renovate your home, it’s possible to get a loan after you’ve stopped working. Learn how to get a retiree loan.
Lauren Ward
March 15, 2024
9 min read
Options for Getting a $2,000 Personal Loan
A $2,000 personal loan can help you cover the cost of an unexpected $2K expense, such as an emergency repair to your house or car. Learn more.
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
March 14, 2024
6 min read
Personal Loan Tips That Can Help You Get Approved
Learn 10 personal loan tips that will help you to find the right lender, complete the personal loan application process, and get approved.
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
March 14, 2024
6 min read
Defaulting on a Personal Loan: How to Avoid It
If a payment is 30 to 90 days late, your personal loan is in default. Learn more on the consequences of defaulting on a personal loan and how to avoid it.
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
March 14, 2024
7 min read
What Is Loan Modification?
Loan modification occurs when there is a change to the initial terms of the personal loan. Loan modifications can result in lower payments and interest rates.
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
March 13, 2024
7 min read
Loan Officer vs Loan Processor: Which Is Better?
There is a difference between a loan processor vs. loan officer. A loan processor may work with a loan officer when reviewing credit applications. Learn more.
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
March 8, 2024
7 min read
How Much Can You Borrow With a Personal Loan?
The quantity that you can borrow with a personal loan depends on a variety of factors, including credit score, lender, collateral, down payment, and more.
Kim Franke-Folstad
March 7, 2024
9 min read
What Is an Origination Fee on a Personal Loan?
An origination fee on a personal loan is a loan processing fee. Personal loan origination fees are typically 1% to 10% of the amount borrowed. Learn more.
Austin Kilham
March 7, 2024
7 min read
What Is a Personal Loan?
A personal loan is an extension of credit for borrowing money and paying it back over time with interest. Learn what personal loans are and how they work.
Jamie Cattanach
February 24, 2024
8 min read
Complete Guide to Using a Personal Loan to Finance Legal and Attorney Fees
Looking for practical options to finance legal fees? Learn from Lantern about how to use personal loans for legal and attorney fees and if it's right for you.
Kelly Boyer Sagert
February 24, 2024
9 min read
Personal Loan Interest Rates: Fixed vs. Variable
Fixed and variable rate personal loans refer to the way the interest on your loan is calculated. Find out about the pros and cons of each, how they work, and more.
Kim Franke-Folstad
February 8, 2024
10 min read
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