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These loans appeal to house flippers or those with unusual situations.
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Learn how to get a credit card with bad credit and start rebuilding your credit.
Not all bad credit lenders are alike, so potential borrowers should choose carefully.
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A bankruptcy will stay on your credit report for a number of years depending on when you actually filed as well as the type of bankruptcy.
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Looking for the best vehicle for your teen driver? Bankrate can help.
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Would the secured Discover it card or unsecured Petal 1 card work better for you?
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People with bad credit may be able to qualify for certain types of bad credit loans.
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A lender may not let you remove a car loan co-signer without refinancing.
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