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Real needs.

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Cost, terms and fit.
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Categories are not offers. These labels organize ways to compare borrowing. Some overlap: a personal loan may also be an installment loan, while “emergency” describes the need. A listed category does not establish that a provider currently offers it to you. ↩ Back to text
The asset at risk. Collateral is property pledged to secure repayment. A lower quoted payment or rate does not remove the risk to that asset if the borrower defaults. Read which asset is pledged and the remedies described in the agreement. ↩ Back to text
Term versus contract terms. The loan term is the time allowed for repayment. “Terms” can also mean the complete agreement, including fees, due dates and other conditions. Changing the repayment period does not change all of those conditions automatically. ↩ Back to text
Principal is not the same as cost. Principal is the amount of debt used in the repayment calculation. Interest and fees can make total repayment higher. The cash you receive can also be lower than principal when a fee is withheld. ↩ Back to text
How fees affect the comparison. A fee may be deducted from the amount sent to you, financed into the balance, or paid separately. These treatments change the comparison differently. Check the written disclosure and count each charge once. ↩ Back to text
Compare the full repayment cost. Compare the whole scheduled repayment, not just the monthly payment. A longer term can lower each payment while increasing interest overall. Separately paid fees and late or optional charges need their own treatment. ↩ Back to text