It is a lot harder to
borrow money if you do not have good credit. However, it is not at all
impossible. There are still many options if your credit is not the best.
Join a Credit Union
If you have been
turned down by a bank, then you should go to a credit union. Credit unions are
a lot like banks. However, it is easier for you to apply for loans with a
credit union than it is with a bank. Credit unions consider more than just your
credit score. They look at your overall financial health. They also consider
where you went to school, where you work and where you live. Some credit unions
are reserved for people who live in a certain area or work in a certain
industry. However, there are credit unions that are open to the general public.
Choose an Online Lender
It may be easier for
you to get a loan if you choose an online lender. Online lenders are often more
willing to offer bad credit installment
loans to those with
less-than-perfect credit. The trade-off is often paying higher interest rates.
This is why it’s important to find online lenders with reasonable repayment
terms.
Get a Secured Loan
A secured loan is a type
of loan that requires you to put up collateral. Your house, your car, and
savings account are examples of some of the things that you can put up as an
asset. Some lenders may allow you to secure
your loan with future
paychecks. Credit score probably will not matter if you get a secured loan.
Lenders know that if you cannot pay back the loan, then they can take whatever
asset you have used as collateral.
Get a Cosigner
You may not be able to
get a personal loan with your credit score. However, you still have the option
of getting a cosigner. A cosigner is a third party who will agree
to pay the loan
if you are unable to. The cosigner will need to be financially responsible and
have good credit. Keep in mind that both you and your cosigner's credit score
will be affected if the loan is not paid back.
Go to a Pawn Shop
If you need a small
amount of money quickly, then you can go to a pawn shop. You can give an item
to the pawn shop in exchange for a loan. The pawn shop will hold onto the item
for a predetermined amount of time. If you want to retrieve the item back, then
you will have to pay back the loan with interest. Keep in mind that the pawn
shop will not give you the amount that the item is really worth.