• Accept an offer.
• Make monthly payments on time to the lender.

Qualification and repayment terms for P2P loans are similar to those of installment loans. For example, if a borrower has a low credit score, they might not qualify for a P2P loan or may need to pay at a high rate. However, an excellent credit score could yield better interest rates than bank and credit union loans.

If you're a member of a federal credit union that is part of the National Credit Union Administration, you could seek a payday alternative loan (PAL). PALs tend to have lower rates than payday loans. You could use one to avoid high fees or pay off an existing payday loan.