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Short, jargon-free explainers to help you borrow with your eyes open.
How personal loans work
A personal loan gives you a lump sum up front that you repay in equal monthly installments at a fixed rate. Because the rate and term are locked, your payment never changes — unlike a credit card, where the minimum moves with your balance.
Understanding your credit score
Scores range from 300 to 850 and are driven mainly by payment history (35%) and how much of your available credit you use (30%). Checking your own rate with Lendora is a soft pull and never lowers your score; only accepting a loan triggers a hard inquiry.
When consolidation makes sense
If the fixed rate on a consolidation loan is meaningfully below the blended APR of your current balances, you save money and get a definite payoff date. It only works if you stop adding new revolving debt afterward.
Preparing a strong application
Have your government ID, two recent pay stubs, and two months of bank statements ready. Make sure the name on your bank statements matches the name on your application exactly — mismatches are the most common cause of review delays.