Personal Loans Articles

Relevant Personal Loans articles and tips

Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

What does it cost to build a deck?

Adding a deck to your home can be a relatively simple way to enhance your property, giving you an outdoor space for entertaining or just for relaxation. But like any other renovation project, it’s important to consider your budget when building a deck, to help ensure you enjoy the best value.

Personal Loans

07 Jul, 2022

5 min read

RateCity

Find out what a personal loan can now cover

Depending on the lender, a personal loan can cover almost anything. Big-ticket items like weddings, watercraft, debt consolidation, student fees and home renovations.

Personal Loans

27 May, 2021

1 min read

RateCity

Find out what a personal loan can now cover

Depending on the lender, a personal loan can cover almost anything. Big-ticket items like weddings, watercraft, debt consolidation, student fees and home renovations.

Personal Loans

27 Feb, 2021

2 min read

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Can you get a personal loan with a co-signer?

If you need a personal loan but fear that a low credit score might reduce your chances of getting one, you may be considering getting a personal loan with a co-signer. Find out how having a co-signer works.

Personal Loans

01 Jan, 2021

4 min read

Can you get a personal loan with a co-signer?

Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Can a personal loan be used for tax exemption?

The interest you pay on personal loans are usually not tax-deductible, but they may be in some cases. It’s important to look at how the loan is spent.

Personal Loans

27 Dec, 2020

3 min read

Can a personal loan be used for tax exemption?

Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

Why does my personal loan interest vary month to month?

If you aren’t quite sure how interest is calculated on your personal loan, it may come as a surprise learning that monthly interest charges vary even on fixed rate loans.

Personal Loans

31 Oct, 2020

4 min read

Why does my personal loan interest vary month to month?

Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

Do I need to disclose my loan purpose?

When applying for a personal loan, you’ll most likely have a specific purpose in mind. But are you required to disclose this information on your application?

Personal Loans

14 Sep, 2020

4 min read