FAQ

We are a funding request service that helps consumers look for providers. On OpenLoans, that extends to personal loans, business funding, and mortgages. Our service is free and will not affect your credit score.

It is very rare for personal funding to have an application fee, which is more common with mortgages. A personal loan may have an origination fee or processing fee, usually charged after receiving the money. Please note that we are not a lender, and so we do not set fees like this. You can use our free service to try to connect with a lender.

Your lender will likely require you to meet basic lending requirements. Please note that we are not a lender. You should be a legal U.S. resident who is at least 18 years of age. You have to present a government-issued ID, proof of income, and an active bank account. Some lenders may ask for additional documents. Some may also require a minimum monthly income and a minimum credit score.

The decision-making period highly depends on the lender that you are working with. Typically, after being connected with a provider and approved, you may receive your funds in as little as one business day.

How much you have to pay each month depends on the amount you borrow, the terms of the debt, and the interest rate. Suppose a person has borrowed a $20,000 personal loan over the course of three years and the interest rate is 5%. In this case, the borrower has to pay back around $600 every month. It's important to look over your expenses and determine the amount of a credit payment you can afford with your provider.

The amount of money you can borrow may depend on factors such as your credit history and annual income. Typically, applicants can ask for up to $40,000 personal loan, $350,000 in small business funding, and up to a $625,000 mortgage. Kindly keep in mind that we are a funding request service that helps consumers look for cash providers. It is not up to OpenLoans to determine how much you can borrow.

Yes, many lenders let you apply online. Keep in mind that we are not a loan provider. To request money from OpenLoans.com, you have to complete our form and answer a short set of questions about your credit rating, the amount you would like to borrow, the reason why you want to borrow money, etc.

OpenLoans is not a lender and does not determine interest rates. It's our job to try to find you a lender. If you are connecting with a loan provider and eventually approved for money, then at that time, you will receive a credit agreement that shows your interest rate. The lenders we work with offer personal loan products with interest rates ranging from 4.84% to 35.99%.

Typically, before making a decision, lenders consider several factors. The most significant factors are the applicant's annual income and credit history to determine the likelihood of them successfully paying back the money on time. Depending on the type of loan you want to borrow, the factors may change.

The percentage that your lender charges for lending you money is called an interest rate. The providers we work with offer personal loan products with interest rates ranging from 4.84% to 35.99%. Interest rates vary by product, and the ranges are different for mortgage and student borrowing.

The annual percentage rate (APR) is the interest rate for a whole year. It is a finance charge expressed as an annual rate. The APR represents the interest rate and additional fees you paid directly to the cash provider, like an origination fee if applicable.

A floating-rate loan is a debt where the interest rate varies over time. A floating interest rate is an interest rate that rises or falls as per the market dynamics, in contrast with a fixed interest rate. As a result, the equated monthly installments fluctuate too. A floating-rate is beneficial when the interest rate decreases over time.

A credit score reflects the creditworthiness of an individual. It is based on a credit report, information typically sourced from the three credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. To determine an applicant's credit score, the credit bureaus consider the number and type of accounts that the individual holds, their used and available credit, the length of their credit history, payment history, and other factors.

Credit scores matter because they present the applicant's likelihood to pay back their debt on time successfully. When someone has a good credit score, they have always made their credit payments on time. If a person has a bad credit score, it likely means that they have failed to pay back the borrowed money in the past. That's why some lenders may not want to work with a person who has a bad credit score, fearing that they will not pay back the borrowed amount on time.

When you can't make a payment, you will eventually default on your loan. Consequently, your credit score will fall, and you will owe the provider more money as penalties, additional fees, and built up interest charges on your account.

Whether or not you can borrow more than one depends on your provider. Please note that we are not a lender, and it is not up to us to determine if you can get a loan if you already have one. Typically, creditors don't decline applicants only because they already have existing debt. However, some may reject a loan application if the applicant has too much existing debt already.

Whether or not you can change your payment due date entirely depends on your provider. Some lenders may accept to change the payment due date, and some may not. It is best to contact your lender to see if this option is available. If yes, the terms of the funding and the monthly payment amount will remain the same.

Improving your credit score may not be as hard as it is time-consuming. Building your credit score can take anywhere from a few months up to a few years. On the bright side, you can speed up the process by making payments on time and using less of your credit limits.

When taking out business funding, you have to use the money to finance your business. It's the same case when taking out a mortgage. However, you may use your personal funds to finance anything that you may need. Usually, providers don't impose restrictions on how the money should be spent as long as the borrower can pay it back. However, providers may ask their applicants in what ways they will use the funding. In this case, it's best to be honest and tell the provider the truth.

People get personal funding for various reasons such as car repair, debt consolidation, home improvement, travel, and weddings.
Personal loans may fit for anyone who is short on cash and needs money to finance something like wedding expenses, emergency expenses, or debt consolidation. One of the most important factors to consider to determine if any financial product is right for you is whether you can afford to make the monthly payments.
You can use our free service to try to connect with a lender. After filling out the request, and in the case that the consumer finds a lender, the consumer will need to fill out the lender's application form, and might be required to present proof of identity, income, and an active bank account. Some lenders may ask for additional documents.
Most of the time, lenders transfer the money into the applicant's active bank account. However, those who don't have a bank account may still be eligible.
The term depends on the borrowed amount and your financier. Your provider will help you calculate your term and amount according to your situation.

Usually, the factors that are taken into consideration are the business' or individual's credit score, debt-to-income ratio, and the amount of time the company has been in business.

On the other hand, startup business loans may rely on one's personal credit history.

When requesting a business loan, some providers may ask you to secure it. Please note that we are not a lender, and so we do not ask you for collateral.

You can secure your loan with any asset that has a high market value. Usually, people use their house, vehicle, or jewelry as collateral.

Each lender has its own requirements. Nevertheless, most business loan providers ask for your background and history, resume, business plan, tax returns from over the past three years, credit history, bank statements, debt schedule, and collateral if applicable.

Business loan providers may also ask for your legal documents such as your business's license or registration, a copy of your lease, certificate of formation, copies of any contracts you might have.

The different types of small business loans are the following:

  1. Term Loans are the most common type of debt when pursuing a small business loan.
  2. The government subsidizes an SBA Guaranteed Loan, popular due to its appealing rates and terms.
  3. A Commercial Loan may be a great option for those who want to purchase or renovate properties like offices, warehouses, and retail spaces.
  4. Business Acquisition Loans provide capital to buy an existing company or to start a new franchise.
  5. Business Lines of Credit provides open-ended funding that is available when needed.
  6. Startup Business Loans are geared towards startup businesses with little business history and are based on personal credit history.
  7. A Merchant Cash Advance can offer fast funding. On the other hand, you have to give the lender a fraction of your profits from commerce.
  8. If you don't need a lot of cash, Business Credit Cards may help you. They may also build up your business's credit history, which will help you get funding in the future.
  9. Accounts Receivable Financing, or Invoice Financing, where receivables are sold in exchange for more money going to a company's operations. This method is also known as factoring.

A mortgage is an agreement you make with a creditor to receive funding to buy a house. During the repayment term, the creditor technically owns the house until you fully pay back the borrowed amount.

Typically, you need to pay a down payment of around 10% to 20% of the property's value upfront.

When applying for a mortgage loan, most creditors ask for the following documents: Photo ID, tax returns, pay-stubs, W2, information on other income sources, renting history, credit history, bank statements, and other assets.

The loan processing typically takes around two weeks.

Mortgage refinancing is used to lower the interest rate of a home loan. It involves replacing your current debt with a new one, and it may result in a lower monthly payment, canceled insurance premiums, and a different amount of time left on the funding.

Home equity is the amount you have paid off on your home by now. When you have positive home equity, the amount you owe on your mortgage is less than the fair market value of your house. A home equity loan is when you use the equity you own in your house as collateral.

A reverse mortgage is only for those who are at least 62 years old and is very similar to a home equity loan. It can be used to supplement one's retirement income, offering either a line of credit or a fixed monthly payment to be paid back when the borrower moves away, sells the home, or passes away.

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