personal loan

noun

: a loan that is made by a bank to someone for a personal need

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With personal loan interest rates over 12%, on average, and credit card rates over 20%, then, this is one of the more viable options to consider, especially for those looking to borrow a five-figure amount, such as $20,000 currently. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026 In reality, most people apply for a personal loan and get their money within one to three business days. Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026 The California Fair Political Practices Commission fined Kramer $5,500 in 2019 for improperly reporting more than $25,000 in campaign contributions and for reporting a $90,000 personal loan to his campaign committee that was never received during his 2014 reelection campaign. Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2026 For years, Burkle served as a mentor and a friend, even extending Anderson a personal loan to purchase his home, the complaint alleges. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for personal loan

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“Personal loan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20loan. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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