Secured vs. Unsecured Personal Loans
Collateral makes secured loans less risky with potentially better rates, while unsecured loans usually have quicker approvals and funding
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Barry Bridges is the personal loans editor at Credible. Since 2017, he’s been writing and editing personal finance content, focusing on personal loans, credit cards, and insurance.
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Meredith Mangan is a senior editor at Credible. She has more than 18 years of experience in finance and is an expert on personal loans.
Updated December 16, 2024
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