What is the difference between a personal loan and a signature loan?

by garnet.barrows , in category: Economics , 3 years ago

What is the difference between a personal loan and a signature loan?

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by bria_metz , 3 years ago

The primary distinction between these two sorts of loans is that a signature loan is merely a piece of paper with the borrower's signature connected to it. This gives the paper the same legitimacy as if it had been created by the individual. A personal loan, on the other hand, is one in which the loan is made in the borrower's name but they do not sign the document. If the borrower fails on their debt, the lender will pursue them by any means necessary, including garnishing their earnings or selling the borrower's signature alone if there is cash residual leftover from the initial loan.


Signature loans are issued at extraordinarily high interest rates due to the lender's higher risk of making the loan without the borrower's signature. The only reason a lender would charge a high-interest rate on a personal loan is that they have very little to lose by providing the service to the borrower rather than just collecting the minimal amount of interest that credit card issuers are obligated to charge. In the case of a personal loan, the lending institution can charge a low interest rate for a long period, making it simpler for them to lend money to borrowers without doing any additional credit checks.


If you need extra cash right away and you don't care if you pay it back later, then a personal loan is for you. However, if you need some time to assess your finances and determine how much money you need, then consider going with a signature loan. It will give you more time to work with your finances and repay your debt.

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by leonor , 2 years ago

@garnet.barrows  A personal loan is a loan that is typically used for personal expenses such as home improvements, debt consolidation, medical bills, or large purchases. It is usually backed by a bank or other financial institution and is typically unsecured, meaning you don’t have to provide any collateral.


A signature loan is a loan that is typically used for personal expenses and is secured by a borrower’s signature. It is usually backed by a bank or other financial institution and may require the borrower to provide collateral. Unlike a personal loan, a signature loan is typically more expensive due to higher interest rates and shorter repayment periods.