Going to the laundromat to wash and dry clothes can be a hassle and take up a good chunk of your time. If you do not have cash to purchase a washer and dryer and you are skeptical about charging these high ticket items due to the interest rate that you will be charged, applying for a personal loan may be a better option. A personal loan that comes with a fixed interest rate, no origination fee, and no penalties for an early payoff will be your best bet. 

Compare Loan Terms

If you are certain that your credit score is decent, you will probably not have much trouble obtaining a loan through your bank, another financial institution, a private lender, or an online lender. Not all loans are the same and there are predatory lenders out there who will take advantage of people who have never borrowed money before. It doesn't hurt to compare loan terms.

Begin researching personal loans through the bank that you use and then explore other avenues if you are not certain that you will receive the best deal through your bank. Take your time looking over any loan pamphlets or additional printed information that each loan officer gives you, to assist with choosing a lender who you feel comfortable about.

Learn The Difference Between A Fixed And Unfixed Rate

A fixed interest rate will eliminate any surprises with your monthly payments. You will receive a payment book after being approved for a loan and the fixed amount that you are responsible for paying will be printed on each payment slip.

An unfixed rate could catch you off guard. You might start off with a relatively low interest rate and then be bombarded with a higher rate in the future, which could hurt you financially and possibly threaten your ability to pay off a loan in the amount of time that you agreed upon. 

Avoid Additional Fees

Some lenders charge their clients an origination fee. This is a fee that is deducted from the loan principal (the amount of money that you were approved for). It will be similar to throwing money away if you accept a loan that includes an origination fee.

Another thing to look out for is being penalized for paying a personal loan back early. Many lenders do not charge a fee for satisfying a loan before it is due, but don't assume that the lender that you are doing business with follows this practice. Ask each potential lender about penalties that are enforced.