When You Know the Lender
Doing a private loan with somebody you know? Anything is possible. They get to decide whether or not your bad credit is an issue. Friends, family, and peer to peer lending services can all help you borrow money with bad credit.
If you do a private loan, make sure you do it right. There are legal, tax, and relationship issues to manage. The best way to handle a private loan (whether you have bad credit or not) is to document it.
Private Loans from Strangers
Getting a private loan with bad credit is difficult. If you don’t have a lender, you’re less likely to qualify for a loan and you’ll pay more. Peer to peer lending services may work, but many of them require decent credit. You’ll improve your chances if you have a compelling story for lenders. Work on building credit, and also consider small banks and credit unions.
Private Student Loans
Private student loans are unique. If you’ve already exhausted government sponsored loan programs, you may want to use private loans designed for students. They can have more favorable terms than other loans, but they’re probably not as friendly as government sponsored programs. There are also some P2P lending services that specialize in student loans and help you build credit at the same time.
