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7 Types of $500 Loans and How to Get One

Learn where to find a $500 loan, plus costs, funding times, eligibility requirements, and alternatives.

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By Emily Batdorf

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Emily Batdorf

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Emily Batdorf is a personal finance expert specializing in banking, lending, credit cards, and budgeting. Her work has been featured by the New York Post and MSN.

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Barry Bridges

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Barry Bridges

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Barry Bridges is the personal loans editor at Credible. Since 2017, he’s been writing and editing personal finance content, focusing on personal loans, credit cards, and insurance.

Reviewed by Meredith Mangan

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Meredith Mangan

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Meredith Mangan is a senior editor at Credible. She has more than 18 years of experience in finance and is an expert on personal loans.

Updated April 16, 2025

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