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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Meet Jena from the Product 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

December 18, 2025
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Meet Courtney 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

December 4, 2025
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Meet Sophia from the Risk 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

November 11, 2025
Kevin smiling next to the Avant logo on a navy blue background
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Meet Kevin 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

May 20, 2025
Tyler smiling against a grey background, next to the Avant logo on a red background
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Meet Tyler from the Collections and Recoveries 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

April 22, 2025
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Meet Corbin from the Originations 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

March 6, 2025
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Meet Yefen from the Account Management Strategy 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

November 12, 2024
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Meet Tyler from the Servicing Product 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

October 3, 2024
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Meet Yanxiang from the Data Science 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

September 5, 2024
Sharity smiling next to the Avant logo on a navy background
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Meet Sharity from the Legal 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 1, 2024
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Meet Nimbe from the Account Opening 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 9, 2024

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