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title: Bad Credit
description: According to Experian's 2024 Consumer Credit Review, just over 12% of Americans have poor credit (defined as between 300 and 579). If that group includes you, our guides will help you find resources for making important financial decisions.
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# Bad Credit

According to Experian's 2024 Consumer Credit Review, just over 12% of Americans have poor credit (defined as between 300 and 579). If that group includes you, our guides will help you find resources for making important financial decisions.

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## Featured

- [8 Best Small Business Loans for Bad Credit](https://money.com/best-small-business-loans-for-bad-credit/) — Small Business Loans · 18 min read

## More on Bad Credit

- [How to Get a Home Equity Loan With Bad Credit](https://money.com/how-to-get-a-home-equity-loan-with-bad-credit/) — Home Equity Loans · 20 min read
- [How to Repair Bad Credit](https://money.com/repair-bad-credit/) — Bad Credit · 16 min read
- [8 Best Small Business Loans for Bad Credit](https://money.com/best-small-business-loans-for-bad-credit/) — Small Business Loans · 18 min read
- [Buying a New Car With Bad Credit Now Costs an Extra $18,000](https://money.com/new-car-loan-rates-bad-credit/) — Auto Industry · 4 min read
- [Best Bad Credit Auto Loans](https://money.com/bad-credit-auto-loans/) — Auto Loans · 21 min read
- [How to Buy a House With Bad Credit](https://money.com/how-to-buy-a-house-with-bad-credit/) — Bad Credit · 21 min read
- [How to Buy a Car With Bad Credit](https://money.com/how-to-buy-a-car-with-bad-credit/) — Vehicles · 11 min read
- [How to Refinance a Mortgage With Bad Credit](https://money.com/how-to-refinance-a-mortgage-with-bad-credit/) — Mortgage Refinance · 15 min read
- [How to Get a Mortgage With Bad Credit](https://money.com/how-to-get-a-mortgage-with-bad-credit/) — Mortgage Loan · 19 min read
- [How to Rent an Apartment With Bad Credit](https://money.com/rent-apartment-bad-credit/) — Renting · 7 min read
- [Worried About Your Credit Score? Here's How to Get the Best Rate on Your Mortgage](https://money.com/mortgage-bad-credit-score/) — Mortgage Loan · 4 min read
- [Does Marrying Someone with Bad Credit Affect Mine?](https://money.com/marrying-someone-with-bad-credit/) — Bad Credit · 3 min read

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