If you need to borrow money

It may be worth calling local nonprofits, charities or credit unions for access to low-cost emergency funds. Alternatively, here are lenders that may help if you need to borrow short-term cash.

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United Credit provides loans through employers and partners to give companies insight into employees' financial health. The partnership was in the works before the COVID-19 crisis began,  and its offering isn't contingent on the pandemic's influence on the economy.

Through the partnership, employers get a view of anonymized worker credit information. Companies can use the data for free to spot which groups are experiencing the most financial stress and address it.

Loan is typically offered through human resource departments as a benefit for employees. .

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