{"id":24988,"date":"2019-10-04T13:21:32","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T18:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avant.com\/blog\/?p=24984"},"modified":"2023-02-22T16:57:09","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T21:57:09","slug":"starting-your-loan-down-the-right-path","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avant.com\/blog\/borrow\/starting-your-loan-down-the-right-path\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting Your Loan Down the Right Path"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing your loan doesn\u2019t have to be a hassle. At the start of your loan, there are a few simple steps you can take that will help set you up for a successful repayment. Here are some strategies to help you stay on top of your loan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Remind Yourself<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step toward a worry-free loan is knowing when your monthly installments are due. Do yourself the favor of taking care of all the reminders that you\u2019ll need up front. That way, you\u2019ll know exactly what\u2019s expected of you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up reminders is an effective way to prompt you to make your payments, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may prompt you to remember specific details or dates even if you forget farther down the road.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With just a few quick steps on your phone or computer, you\u2019ll be able to stay ahead of the curve with each installment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up alerts on your phone a few days or up to a week in advance so that you can ensure you make payments on time. If you use a calendar or planner, make sure to write down installments and other important dates. The best part about reminders is that they\u2019re simple and typically take only a few minutes to set up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Payment Methods<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avant.com\/blog\/borrow\/personal-loan-calculator\/\">repaying your loan<\/a> as simple as possible, you can choose to enroll in\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">automatic payments via Automated Clearing House (ACH). Setting up automatic payments at the outset of your loan is a worry-free way to take stress off your plate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, you can arrange to pay by other accepted methods such as paper check, cashier\u2019s check, or money order.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever your preferred payment method, be sure to set up reminders and give yourself enough time to make payments each month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Avoid Overdrafts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your account to make sure you always have enough funds to cover your loan payments, as well as any other payments you may have. 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