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It really pays to shop around for for personal, home or car loans with sites that offer helpful tips, advice and how to's on securing the best terms, repayment options and interest rates. Bone up with the best of the Net:

Personal Loans : The Basics - Things to consider and resources to use before you make the leap - including truth-in-lending, credit checks, equal credit opportunity, unsecured loans, lump sums and credit lines, plus tool around the rest of the site for more good stuff on keeping your home finances in order, from Bankrate.com.

Auto Loans : The Basics - It's now possible to do everything online, but get a good real-world grounding with this online tutorial from Bankrate.com, covering the bases with info on new or used cars, online shopping, selling or financing, leasing, price haggling, warranties and service terms.

Payday Loans Introduction - Informative feature articles on how they work, and the possible pitfalls.

Loans - AOL Money & Finance - News, feature articles, and helpful tips & advice on applying for personal or auto loans, home mortgages, college aid, and loan consolidation.

Is Home Ownership Right for You? - Freddie Mac's guide for first-time home buyers with facts & information on the risks & advantages with overviews of credit, down payment and mortgage requirements.

Find a Mortgage: Becoming A Home Owner : Getting Started - The Fannie Mae guide, covering the basics of home ownership, credit checks, financing, selecting and buying, with links to additional info and contacts.

Interest.com - Informational articles for the home buyer offering mortgage calculators, interest rate finders, terms and definitions.

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