Personal Loans

Personal Loans

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Personal Loans

Jun 8, 2026

15 min

Same-Day Cash Advances With Bad Credit: What to Know First

Need cash today with bad credit? Learn how same-day cash advance apps work and what to watch for before using one....
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Personal Loans

Jun 8, 2026

15 min

Emergency Loans for Bad Credit: Fast Options and Tradeoffs

Need money fast with bad credit? Learn how emergency loans work, how fast funding can happen, what options to compare, and what to watch for before borrowing....
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Personal Loans

Jun 5, 2026

17 min

Installment Loans vs. Revolving Credit 

Installment loans and revolving credit serve fundamentally different purposes, and carry different costs....
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Personal Loans

May 18, 2026

15 min

Why Is a Lender Asking to Connect to My Bank Account?

Some online lenders ask you to connect your bank account before final approval. Learn why they do it, how it may help borrowers with imperfect credit, what lenders may review, and how to stay safe....
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Personal Loans

Apr 8, 2026

9 min

What Is the Real Cost of a Cash Advance?

Cash advances can look inexpensive up front, but the real cost can be much higher. Here's how to compare the tradeoffs clearly....
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Debt Resolution, Personal Loans

Jan 6, 2026

13 min

Debt Consolidation vs Personal Loan

While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they represent different approaches to handling financial obligations....
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Personal Loans

Dec 29, 2025

9 min

Does Guaranteed Approval on Unsecured Personal Loans Exist?

The short answer is no, guaranteed approval loans don't exist - at least not from legitimate lenders. But the fuller picture is more nuanced....
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Personal Loans

Dec 9, 2025

12 min

Pre-Approval vs Pre-Qualified for Personal Loans

While pre-approved and pre-qualified sound similar, they represent two different stages of the loan process. Read about the differences, here....
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Personal Loans

Nov 17, 2025

10 min

Are Personal Loans Bad?

A personal loan can be a valuable tool that actually improves your financial position. The answer depends on your specific situation....
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Personal Loans

Oct 28, 2025

13 min

What are Credit Union Personal Loans?

What exactly are credit union personal loans, how do they work and what are their drawbacks?...
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Personal Loans

Oct 20, 2025

7 min

How Personal Loans Impact Your Credit Score

Understanding how a personal loan interacts with your credit profile is key to making smart borrowing decisions....
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Personal Loans

Oct 20, 2025

7 min

Can You Use a Personal Loan to Buy a Car?

A personal loan can be used to buy a car, and depending on your situation, it might make sense....

The numbers we provide here are estimates based on some assumptions:

On your own:

Based on industry averages, we estimate a monthly compounding interest rate of 22.99% and that you are making a minimum payment that is 2.5% of your total debt.

JGW:

The length of your program is determined by your debt amount. Programs are between 24 and 60 months in length and average program length is around 42 months.

Savings amount is an estimate base on average customer savings on their monthly payment. Real results will vary and some customers will save more, less or not at all.

Disclaimer: The calculator on this web site is for estimation and educational purposes only. JG Wentworth makes no guarantees regarding its accuracy and specifically disclaims any and all liability arising from the use of this or any other calculator on this web site. Use at your own risk and verify all results with an appropriate financial professional before taking action. We are not registered investment advisers, attorneys, CPA’s or other financial service professionals and do not render legal, tax, accounting, investment advice or other professional services.

Your entered value is significantly different from our estimate. You can adjust it for accuracy, or continue as is.

FYI, this option
requires collateral

This could include items you own such as
Your vehicle
Housing fixtures
Using collateral can boost your approval chances and/or ability to secure a lower APR. Would you like to continue?