
OneMain Financial Personal Loans Review for 2021
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Updated February 14, 2022
Overview of OneMain
Pros and cons
Pros
Flexible term lengths, from 24 months to 60 months Approved funds typically deposited within one day Local branches in 44 states, if you prefer to meet in person
Cons
Personal loan interest rates higher than traditional lenders Origination fee and other fees can be charged to borrowers Secured loans require fully insured collateral
OneMain Personal Loan Terms, Rates, and Fees
Other Lenders
What Types of Loans Does OneMain Offer?
Debt consolidation Auto Wedding Moving Funeral Vacation RV Home improvement
Important to Keep in Mind
The OneMain Personal Loan Application Process
OneMain Requirements for Applicants
Financial history Income and expenses Loan purpose Value of insured collateral (for secured loans) Whether or not you have filed for bankruptcy State of residence
Application Process
Contact information Social Security number Monthly net income (and source of income) Loan amount requested
A copy of a government-issued ID (i.e., a driver’s license or passport) Proof of residence Proof of stated income
The Bottom Line
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Author
Susan Guillory is the president of Egg Marketing, a content marketing firm based in San Diego. She’s written several business books, and has been published on sites including Forbes, AllBusiness, and Cision. She enjoys writing about business and personal credit, financial strategies, loans, and credit cards. Follow her on Twitter @eggmarketing.
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