Personal loans can be used for home repairs, medical bills and other unexpected expenses. But it can take up to a week for the money to appear in your account, especially if you're a new customer.

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Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...