Personal Loans
Step into a new way of spending. Personal loans allow you to borrow money for a variety of things, that’s why it’s personal – use it for whatever you need. What can you use personal loans for? You name it! Personal loans come in all shapes and sizes, but the best part is a lower interest rate than most credit cards and a set monthly payment. Your spending just got smarter.
What is a personal loan?
A personal loan is funds borrowed from the credit union under particular loan terms. The loan terms include the specific amount of money borrowed, the loan term’s length, and the loan’s interest rate.
When applying for a personal loan, you request the specific loan amount needed from the credit union. The credit union determines your interest rate by the length of the loan term, type of personal loan, and in some loan types, your credit score.
What are personal loans used for?
People use personal loans for a variety of reasons. Some common uses include:
- Large purchases
- Small repairs
- Medical expenses
- Moving costs
- Funeral expenses
- Wedding expenses
- Vacation planning
- Emergency purchases such as a new furnace
- Miscellaneous expenses
- Pools, spas, or hot tubs
Members use personal loans for almost anything. Borrow money for whatever, whenever you need funds. If you find yourself pondering where to get the money for something or worrying about maxing out your credit card, it’s time to consider a personal loan.
The difference of a personal loan.
The main difference between an unsecured personal loan and a secured loan is that a secured loan requires collateral. An unsecured loan does not require assets backing the loan. You become responsible for repayment without putting your assets in jeopardy.
Making a loan payment on a personal loan is different from repaying credit card debt. With a personal loan, you pay a fixed monthly payment until the end of the loan term, upon which you have repaid the debt. This is contrary to credit card debt, which requires a monthly minimum payment without any specified term length for repayment.
What’s the benefit of a personal loan?
When you compare using a credit card vs taking a personal loan, you can clearly see the difference. Our low fixed rates on a personal loan could save you thousands of dollars over the repayment period. A personal loan also has an end date. That means you have a fixed monthly payment until the loan is paid off. With credit cards, you could be paying for years and never make a dent in the debt.
Sample credit card rate only. Average national credit card rate is 23.79% (as of May 2026 according to lendingtree.com) Rates, terms, and conditions subject to change at any time.
How to get a personal loan?
Getting a personal loan is easy. Money FCU’s online banking and mobile app makes the loan application process simple. Apply online as a member or new member of Money FCU. You can also view interest rates online to see which loan is right for you. The application process takes only a few minutes.
Making payments on my loan.
Make easy monthly payments online with Money FCU’s online banking. You may also choose our automatic payment option which affords a .25% discount. With this option, the money comes directly out of your savings or checking account each month, ensuring you never miss a payment.
Additionally, to give our borrowers a little peace of mind, our credit union member benefits allow a skip-a-payment option. This benefit helps members in their time of need by allowing them to skip one payment a year, adding it to the end of the loan term. Loan officers are always here to help your financial well-being. If you ever need help with repayment, speak to a professional for assistance.
Missing a payment.
Loans come with a set monthly payment. Repaying a loan comes with benefits and consequences if you fail to repay the loan.
The benefit of repaying a loan in regular, timely monthly payments is that it builds your credit score and increases the likelihood of being granted another loan through the lender.
The downside of failing to make payments on an unsecured loan is collections action against you being reported to the credit bureaus. As a result, non-payment harms your credit score and negatively affects your credit history.
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I’m ready to apply for a personal loan.
Great, let’s get you started! Apply for a Money FCU personal loan today. Want to learn more before applying? Call (315) 671-4000 or chat with our friendly agents. We are ready to answer any of your banking questions.
