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 Paul from the Leadership Team (and Co-Founder!)

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 14, 2022
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Avant Alumni: Meet Greg from the Engineering Team

Every Avantee leaves their mark on our culture. Greg, we’re proud of everything we did together and we know you’ll keep thriving! You’re in the Avant Alumni Club for life. Greg Ver Halen Former Engineering Manager on the Engineering team

January 10, 2022
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Meet Tehseen from the DevOps 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 8, 2022
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Avant Alumni: Meet Nina from the Compliance Team

Every Avantee leaves their mark on our culture. Nina, we’re proud of everything we did together and we know you’ll keep thriving! You’re in the Avant Alumni Club for life. Nikolina “Nina” Povrzenic Former Senior Associate for the Compliance team

January 7, 2022
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Avant Alumni: Meet Vanessa from the Compliance Team

Every Avantee leaves their mark on our culture. Vanessa, we’re proud of everything we did together and we know you’ll keep thriving! You’re in the Avant Alumni Club for life. Vanessa Ramirez Former Associate on the Compliance Advisory/Vendor Oversight Team

January 6, 2022
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Meet Aakansha from the Business Development 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 5, 2022
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Meet Sahaj from the Finance 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 4, 2022
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Meet Adam from the TPM 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 2, 2022
Sarah smiling next to the Avant logo on a bright blue background
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Avant Alumni: Meet Sara from the Data Management Team

Even after they’ve moved on to new opportunities, every Avantee leaves their mark on our culture. Sara, we’re proud of everything we did together and we know you’ll keep thriving! You’re in the Avant Alumni Club for life. ____ Sara

December 27, 2021
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Avant Alumni: Meet Eric from the Information Technology Team

Even after they’ve moved on to new opportunities, every Avantee leaves their mark on our culture. Eric, we’re proud of everything we did together and we know you’ll keep thriving! You’re in the Avant Alumni Club for life. ____ Eric

November 26, 2021
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Avant Alumni: Meet Nupur from the Compliance Team

Even after they’ve moved on to new opportunities, every Avantee leaves their mark on our culture. Britt, we’re proud of everything we did together and we know you’ll keep thriving! You’re in the Avant Alumni Club for life. Nupur Patel

November 17, 2021

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