Does anyone know where I can find a lender to do a small, short term personal loan?

PO2 Brandon Boucher — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 16:56:35 -0500

I'm kind of in a bind, I have a big expense coming up and the money I was counting on won't actually be available until after Jan 1. That is too late. I'm still working on getting my credit back on track since my divorce and as such I've been turned down by traditional banks. Does anyone know of an individual or organization that can help out an expense below $5,000? It can be repaid relatively quickly in the new year.

Response by 1SG Trina Hines, M. Ed. made Nov 3 at 2015 7:44 PM

1SG Trina Hines, M. Ed. — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 19:44:54 -0500

Here are some resources:
VA has an office: http://www.va.gov/osdbu/entrepreneur/index.asp

SBA: Here is a great article: https://www.sba.gov/blogs/business-loan-opportunities-military-veterans-2014

Here is another article that list 7 resources for small business loans: https://www.fundera.com/blog/2015/01/27/small-business-loans-for-veterans/

In some cases your local bank might be able to give the loan (personal or business).

Hope this helps.

Veteran Entrepreneur Portal - Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization

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Response by CPT Mark Gonzalez made Nov 5 at 2015 8:25 AM

CPT Mark Gonzalez — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 08:25:31 -0500

Try lendingtree.com. Consider the interest rates, but avoid loans with large origination fees.

Response by SFC Richard Lee made Nov 6 at 2015 8:28 AM

SFC Richard Lee — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 08:28:49 -0500

Try USAA.

Response by SSG Erik Brazzale made Nov 8 at 2015 11:00 PM

SSG Erik Brazzale — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 23:00:27 -0500

I just had to use lendmark to get my stump grinder fixed.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2015 3:42 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 15:42:15 -0500

Have you tried MyBestEgg.com?