No, American Express does not have emergency loans that you can get quickly. American Express takes 2 - 3 business days for both approval and funding to fund new loans, which is likely to be too long for some emergency expenses, though loan amounts of up to $40,000 are available. If you can wait a little while to get your loan, then American Express may be good for you.
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Yes, an American Express personal loan does affect your credit score, both initially and throughout the time you are paying the loan off. The long-term impact of an American Express personal loan can be very positive, since Amex will report your payment information to the major credit bureaus each month. You’ll see an increase in your credit score if you make your payments on time.
You can borrow money fast from LightStream, which offers personal loan funding as soon as the same day you apply. Other lenders that let you borrow money fast include Best Egg, Upgrade and Achieve Personal Loans, which all provide funding within a few business days of applying.
Plenty of lenders offer quick personal loans, including Avant, LightStream by SunTrust Bank, and Marcus by Goldman Sachs. They often give application decisions within minutes and provide funding within 1-2 business days of approval. In rare cases, like with LightStream, you may be able to get your loan funded the same day you apply. But you’ll need to have everything in place by a certain time of day.
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