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Best Emergency Loans for Poor Credit in May 2025

If you have poor credit, we found which lenders are most likely to get you money fast.

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By Hilary Collins

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Hilary Collins

Freelance writer

Hilary Collins is a finance writer and editor with over seven years of experience. Her work has been featured by USA Today, MSN, Yahoo Finance, AOL, and Fox Business.

Edited by Barry Bridges
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 March 28, 2025

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