Author: Kelly Stock

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Kelly Stock

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How to Get and Use a Debt Consolidation Loan

Last updated: September 2026. Data note: Interest rate averages and market figures in this article reflect data as of September 2026. Rates change frequently — verify current figures at the sources cited in the References section before making financial decisions. Quick answer A debt consolidation loan replaces several debts, most often credit cards, with one fixed-rate loan and one monthly payment. It’s worth pursuing only when the APR, fees, and payment fit your budget and you have a realistic plan

September 21, 2026
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How to Get a Personal Loan With a 580-669 Credit Score

Last updated: August 2026. Data note: Statistics, FICO® weight percentages, market figures, and scoring model guidance in this article reflect information available as of August 2026. Rates and regulatory requirements can change — verify current figures at the sources cited

September 1, 2026
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Meet Ellen from the Loan Risk Origination Team

Every unique and talented Avantee is a co-creator of the Avant culture we love. We hope the @Avant series helps you get to know who we are, how we do what we do, and what it looks like to build

August 13, 2026
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Meet Julie from the People Team

Every unique and talented Avantee is a co-creator of the Avant culture we love. We hope the @Avant series helps you get to know who we are, how we do what we do, and what it looks like to build

August 13, 2026
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Meet Sam from the Gen AI Team

Every unique and talented Avantee is a co-creator of the Avant culture we love. We hope the @Avant series helps you get to know who we are, how we do what we do, and what it looks like to build

July 16, 2026
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Meet Dave from the Compliance Team

Every unique and talented Avantee is a co-creator of the Avant culture we love. We hope the @Avant series helps you get to know who we are, how we do what we do, and what it looks like to build

July 13, 2026
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Meet Charles from the Leadership Team

Every unique and talented Avantee is a co-creator of the Avant culture we love. We hope the @Avant series helps you get to know who we are, how we do what we do, and what it looks like to build

July 8, 2026
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Meet Qin from the Card Account Management Team

Every unique and talented Avantee is a co-creator of the Avant culture we love. We hope the @Avant series helps you get to know who we are, how we do what we do, and what it looks like to build

July 6, 2026
Nikhil smiling in black and white, next to the Avant logo on a red background
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Meet Nikhil from the Leadership Team

Every unique and talented Avantee is a co-creator of the Avant culture we love. We hope the @Avant series helps you get to know who we are, how we do what we do, and what it looks like to build

January 20, 2026
Nick smiling on a dark grey background, next to the Avant logo on a blue background
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Meet Nick from the Leadership Team

Every unique and talented Avantee is a co-creator of the Avant culture we love. We hope the @Avant series helps you get to know who we are, how we do what we do, and what it looks like to build

January 18, 2026

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