Personal Loans

A young woman with curly hair wearing an orange sweater, looking at her smartphone and smiling.

What are personal loans?

Personal loans are a popular way to borrow money when you need flexibility and predictability. Unlike credit cards or payday loans, a personal loan gives you a lump sum of cash that you repay in fixed monthly installments over a set period of time. This makes it easier to plan your finances, since you know exactly how much you’ll owe each month and when the loan will be fully repaid.

People use personal loans for many different reasons - from covering unexpected expenses and handling emergencies, to consolidating debt or paying for larger purchases. Because personal loans may be available to borrowers with a lower credit score, they are often considered a more manageable alternative to high-cost borrowing options.

About personal loans

  • A personal loan is money you borrow and repay in fixed installments. Most are unsecured, meaning you don’t need collateral such as a car or home. Personal loans can be used for almost any purpose, making them versatile and practical.

    Common uses include:

    • Fast loans for car repairs, medical bills, or emergencies

    • Debt consolidation to combine multiple payments into one

    • Budgeting predictability with a clear payoff timeline

  • The process is simple:

    1. Apply online in just a few minutes.

    2. Receive a quick decision, often the same day.

    3. Access funds - usually by the next business day.

    4. Typically repay monthly or bi-weekly until the loan is paid in full.

    With fixed payments and terms, personal loans make it easy to plan ahead.

  • Personal loans may make sense if you:

    • Need money quickly for an unexpected expense

    • Want to pay off high-interest credit cards or multiple debts

    • Prefer fixed monthly payments and a defined payoff schedule

Personal loans vs. other options

    • Personal loans have fixed payments and may help build credit with on-time payments.

    • Payday loans must be repaid in a lump sum within a few weeks and often come with high fees.

    • Personal loans provide fixed interest rates and a clear end date.

    • Credit cards have variable rates and encourage revolving balances that can grow over time.

Why Personify Financial

  • At Personify, we aim to make borrowing simple, transparent, and supportive. We understand that not everyone has perfect credit, and we design our loans with flexibility in mind.

    Here’s what sets us apart:

    • Options for lower credit scores: Even if your credit history isn’t strong, you may still qualify.

    • Predictable payments: Fixed monthly installments help you budget with confidence.

    • No hidden surprises: We believe in clear, upfront terms so you know exactly what to expect.

    • Credit-building opportunity: Making consistent payments may help improve your credit over time.

    • Trusted experience: We’ve helped thousands of customers across the U.S. with their borrowing needs.

    This approach makes Personify different from payday lenders or credit cards - we focus on building long-term financial health, not just short-term solutions.

    • Apply for a loan online anytime

    • Options for those with a lower credit score

    • No hidden fees or surprises

    • A chance to improve your credit with consistent payments

    • Experience serving thousands of customers across the U.S.

Frequently asked questions

  • You can check to see your loan offers right now with no obligation and no impact to your credit score. Your credit will reflect a hard inquiry only if you decide to continue and submit an application for credit.

  • Funds are disbursed on the next business day, if approved and signed by you by 11:59 PM CT. Actual availability of funds depends on your financial institution’s policies.

  • Yes. Making on-time payments may help you build or improve your credit over time.

Check your loan offers now!

See My Loan Offers
This won’t impact your credit score*
100% secure and confidential

*We may perform a “soft” inquiry to show you available offers for which you may be qualified. Soft inquiries do not affect your credit score. If you choose to submit an application for credit, we will perform “hard” inquiries which may affect your credit score.