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I have a credit score of 782 and very little debt. When I come on these sites I see a lot of offers but they don't say what the offers are for? I'm looking for an unsecured loan at $80,000, but they don't say anything about what security they require. I'm not sure how you would secure a note with an online loan?
@MeCasa wrote:I have a credit score of 782 and very little debt. When I come on these sites I see a lot of offers but they don't say what the offers are for? I'm looking for an unsecured loan at $80,000, but they don't say anything about what security they require. I'm not sure how you would secure a note with an online loan?
My wife was approved for a loan from SoFi in November, 2022 for $42,000. It was a much simpler process than she anticipated. Look into SoFi and see what they can do for you. Best of luck.
Good, but in order to make a decision on the amount of the loan I'd like to know what kind of security I would need if any.
TIA Mike
Unfortunately it's going to be next to impossible for anyone to give a definitive answer because it's really going to depend on your scores, credit history, and financial status.
Most unsecured loans are going to be $50k or less. There's only a handful of lenders that will do up to $100k personal loans, and one that I know of that will do up to $200k. Most lenders that require collateral are going to look for assets that are:
Among the most common forms of collateral required for larger loans are... Home Equity, and property. But, each lender is going to have a list of assets they're willing to accept, or not, along with stipulations on those assets that have to be met in order to be considered. You really won't know whether or not they require collateral, or what type of collateral they'll accept until you apply.
Generally larger loans like this come with not so great interest rates and repayment terms. Again this is dependant on the strength of the applicant. Sometimes those terms can be improved (slightly) by offering what they feel is an acceptable type, and amount of collateral to them (it will likely not feel very acceptable to you).
Very good and comprehensive answer. I have $70,000 in unsecured loans (total of my debt) but maybe I should pay off the $20,000 and then ask for $50,000. Collateral seems like a pita. When something is mine, it's mine and that's why I have built a debt free exsistence, a lot less pressure.
Your concern is security collateral although have very little debt and live a debt free life, yet looking for an $80K unsecured loan to payoff a $70K unsecured loan but actually require only $50K to accomplish this goal?
Please advise if I misunderstood info in this thread.
I would think that most people would agree that $70,000 of unsecured debt is not considered to be very little.
This is why most
lenders want some collateral.
@MeCasa wrote:Very good and comprehensive answer. I have $70,000 in unsecured loans (total of my debt) but maybe I should pay off the $20,000 and then ask for $50,000. Collateral seems like a pita. When something is mine, it's mine and that's why I have built a debt free exsistence, a lot less pressure.
Partly correct. I currently have a $20,000 loan from Lightstream and a $50,000 loan from Best Egg. I wanted to get another 70-80 unsecured loan to finish building my house (no financing on home). But I did say I could payoff the Lightstream loan and then decrease my borrowing to $50,000 giving me roughly $30,000 more for the house. That will probably be enough with my current income. I own a window company and I am 70 years old.
I didn't mean to belittle $70,000 debt, but my home is worth more than a mil and I've never missed any payment...period.
Perhaps my plan is undoable, I don't know which is why I came here to hear your opinions.
So it appears you need $70,000 (construction type loan) to finish your
home?
If you have the equity in this home then maybe really look into taking a home equity loan. While there is a closing cost for this type of loan, the rates are lower than personal loans and is generally tax deductible.
Borrowing that desired amount of should be painless.