Users' questions

Are loans online safe?

Are loans online safe?

Loans from online lenders are as safe as loans originated from large banks, provided that the online lender is reputable.

Is it smart to get a loan online?

How to tell if a loan is legit?

A legit lender will provide a transparent contract outlining how much your loan is for, the fees you’ll pay, any potential penalty fees, your interest rate, the total interest you’ll pay and the final cost of your loan. It will also detail when you pay and your payment options.

Why are I getting offers from lenders I never heard of?

Why am I getting offers from lenders I’ve never heard of? These offers often come unsolicited. They can be from a bank you do business with or an institution you’ve never heard of, and the loan can be for any amount and come with any terms. The point of preapproval offers is to sell you a loan.

How can you tell if a loan will be repaid?

Online lenders are in the business of making loans and collecting interest when those loans are repaid. The only way they can even guess at whether a loan will be repaid is by looking at a borrower’s credit history.

How can you have someone sign a loan agreement?

How can you have someone sign an loan agreement, but when they call you hang up on them. This company needs to get better customer service skills. this company is only to stealt your…

How can I check if a loan company is legitimate?

So always check to make sure a loan company is legitimate by checking its record with your state’s Secretary of State or Treasury website. They will have a page dedicated to loan scams and personal loan frauds where you can check for the loan company.

Can you tell if a loan offer is legit?

An offer from a big-name bank or financial institution, especially one you already do business with, is more likely to be legit. However, keep an eye out for inconsistencies. Scammers have designed fake preapproval offers to mimic the look of established businesses.

Why am I getting offers from lenders I’ve never heard of? These offers often come unsolicited. They can be from a bank you do business with or an institution you’ve never heard of, and the loan can be for any amount and come with any terms. The point of preapproval offers is to sell you a loan.

What to do if you get junk mail with a new mortgage?

If there’s no link and it’s more like spam, marking it with a spam filter within your email service or program should help. Hopefully this has helped you understand some of the mail you’re receiving after getting your new loan.