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Online Personal Loans

Online loans for a better financial future. Our goal is to make sure every borrower has the support they need.

What can I use an online loan for?

Online loans to tackle bills like:

How to Choose an Online Personal Loan Lender

When you’re in a difficult financial situation, an online personal loan from a trustworthy lender can help you regain control of your finances. That’s why it’s important to find the best lender for your needs.

  • Speed: We want to get you back on track as soon as possible. If you meet our eligibility requirements, you’ll know if you’ve been approved for an online loan in minutes. Approved TheLending applicants may receive their online loan as soon as the same business day.1
  • Affordability: Payday5 Loans average an APR of 400%. The typical APR of an installment loan through TheLending is less than half the average payday loan.4
  • Customer Service: Don’t just take our word for it, TheLending is highly rated on Trustpilot and LendingTree for our unmatched customer service.3 Our Loan Advocates want to answer all your questions.
  • Mobile Friendly: Apply for an online loan through TheLending on your phone or computer. Simply click Apply Now to get started.
  • No Hard Credit Inquiries: Applying for an online loan through TheLending won’t impact your FICO credit score.2

Three Types of Online Loans to Know About

As you’re looking to take out an online loan, you’ll want to make sure you know the ins and outs. Here’s a breakdown of three different types of online loans you may encounter.

Typical Installment Loans:

  • An installment loan can be used to pay for a large expense like a car repair.
  • Installment loan principals can range from small dollar amounts to thousands of dollars.
  • APRs may depend on the borrower’s creditworthiness, this can range from single to triple digit interest rates.
  • Installment loans are often repaid over months, not weeks.
  • The majority of installment loans are unsecured (meaning the borrower does not have to offer a car or paycheck as collateral).

Typical Payday Loans:5

  • Payday Loans are short-term, high-cost loans.5
  • Payday Loan principals typically range from $100-1,000.
  • Payday Loan APRs can be 400% with terms that are only two weeks.5
  • Payday Loans are often secured by the borrower’s paycheck.5

Typical Debt Consolidation Loans:

  • Debt Consolidation Loans are typically a larger loan secured at a lower interest rate than other debts carried by the borrower.
  • Debt Consolidation Loans are often for higher amounts because they’re meant to consolidate many smaller debt amounts.
  • The APRs of Debt Consolidation Loans are variable. However, debt consolidation loans are only advisable if you can secure a lower interest rate than the interest rate of your other debts.
  • The terms of Debt Consolidation Loans are also variable, but it is often recommended to seek a debt consolidation loan with flexible terms.
  • Debt Consolidation Loans are most typically unsecured.

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Applications submitted on TheLending' website will be originated by one of our lending partners. All loans originated by our lending partners will be serviced by TheLending.

1Subject to credit approval and verification. Actual approved loan amount and terms are dependent on standard underwriting guidelines and credit policies. Funds may be deposited for delivery to your bank via ACH as soon as the same business day if verification is completed and final approval occurs before 12:00 PM CT on a business day. If approval occurs after 12:00 PM CT on a business day or on a non-business day, funds may be delivered as soon as the next business day. Availability of the funds is dependent on how quickly your bank processes the transaction.

2TheLending may use credit report information provided by Clarity Services and Experian as part of the application process to determine your creditworthiness. Neither credit inquiry will appear as a hard credit inquiry on your Experian credit report and therefore they will not affect your FICO score.

3Testimonials reflect the individual's opinion and may not be illustrative of all individual experiences with TheLending. Ratings on third-party websites may periodically change; please check the third-party websites for up-to-date reviews and ratings. Check loan reviews.

4Installment loan amounts typically range from $500 to $4,000. Annual percentage rate (APR) ranges from 160% to 179%. Installment loan lengths range from 9 to 18 months. Example: A $2,000 installment loan repayable in 9 monthly payments would have an APR of 160% and monthly payments of $394.58. Loan amount may vary by state, please see https://www.thelending.pro/rates-and-terms/ for additional information. This is an expensive form of credit and you should determine whether our product(s) meets your financial needs.

5According to the Consumer Federation America, a non-profit consumer advocacy group, payday loans range in size from $100 to $1,000, depending on state legal maximums, and carry an average annual percentage rate (APR) of 400%. The maximum APR for a loan offered through and serviced by TheLending is 179% and loan sizes range from $500 to $4,000. https://paydayloaninfo.org/how-payday-loans-work/

6TheLending reports customer payment history to the three major credit bureaus. On-time payments may improve credit score.

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