How to Pay for Large Expenses

Paying for an unexpected large expense video

Maybe you have a big move coming up, or your furnace is on the fritz. If you’re wondering where you’ll get the funds you need to cover an unexpected large expense, we have some options.
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Knowing which type of credit to use for each expense in your life is important to reaching your goals.

Secured loans

While Wells Fargo does not offer secured loan products, some financial institutions may have this option available. With secured credit, the borrower pledges an asset –– like a car, Certificate of Deposit (CD), or savings account –– as collateral for the loan. If the borrower defaults, the creditor can take possession of the asset used as collateral to help regain the amount they loaned to the borrower. 

• These loans require collateral –– an asset such as a CD or savings account.
• The approval, loan amount, rate, and term are determined by the value of the collateral, your available equity, your credit history and credit score – as well as your debt-to-income ratio and other factors determined by the lender. If the loan is secured by a CD or savings account, a strong credit history may not be required.
• Secured loans may offer lower interest rates, higher spending limits, and longer repayment terms. Keep in mind, the assets used to secure the loan are at risk if you don’t repay the loan as agreed.

Unsecured loans

An unsecured loan gives you a fixed amount of money on a set term with no collateral required. Wells Fargo personal loans have competitive fixed rates, quick access to funds and no collateral requirements. If your Personal Loan is approved and you have accepted the loan terms, you will have quick access to your funds, often by the next business day.

• These loans don’t require any collateral or security.
• The approval, loan amount, rate, and term are based on the strength of your credit history and credit score — as well as your debt-to-income ratio, and other factors determined by the lender.
• Unsecured loans usually have higher interest rates, lower spending limits, and shorter repayment terms than secured credit because there’s no collateral required.