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With direct creditor payment, funds from your debt consolidation loan are disbursed to your outstanding accounts rather than being deposited into your bank. Some lenders offer an APR discount for borrowers who choose this feature. Here are five lenders that offer direct pay options.

Debt consolidation replaces multiple high annual percentage rate (APR) balances with one fixed-APR personal loan. Before applying, knowing exactly what is owed, verifying that it actually saves money, checking your credit score, gathering documents, and checking your rate to see the actual APR before committing are important steps. This guide walks through each step in order.

Debt consolidation combines multiple high-APR debts into a single payment—ideally at a lower APR, with a defined end date. It can help save money and simplify your finances, but whether it makes sense depends on your credit profile, the APR you can qualify for, and your ability to avoid new debt after consolidation.

Applying for a personal loan may affects your credit score differently at each stage of the process: from the initial rate check through to full repayment. A personal loan can affect a credit score positively or negatively over time, depending upon several factors. 

When you consider taking out a personal loan, there are two ways in which your rate can be structured. The choice affects not just your monthly payment, but the total cost of borrowing over the full term, particularly if your loan runs several years.

Today, we are thrilled to announce the completion of our acquisition of Radius Bancorp, Inc. (“Radius”). In February 2020, we announced our intent to acquire Radius and shared how we can grow and deepen our customer relationships with a marketplace bank.

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The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) Code is a unique identification code that may be required by some banks, broker-dealers, and investment managers for the completion of international wire transfers.

Personal Banking Customers: Our Elite and Reserve Tier customers can place a wire via Online banking or the Happen Bank Mobile app. For all other customers, they can reach out to Customer Service at 800.242.0272 to initiate a wire. 

LevelUp Savings is a high-yield savings account that rewards you with a higher LevelUp Rate when you make deposits of at least $250 per statement cycle.