U.S. Loans in 2026: Personal 11.86%, Auto 7.14%, Mortgage 6.76% - Complete Guide
Personal 11.86% vs auto 7.14% vs mortgage 6.76% vs student 6.39% vs business Prime + 2.75% - what each loan is, how to use the 5 calculators, live 30-bank rates.
1) What Are the 5 U.S. Loan Types?
In 2026 U.S. households use 5 loans. Personal 11.86% unsecured, auto 7.47%/7.14%/6.97%, mortgage 6.76% vs 6.09%, student fed 6.39% vs private 4.29% variable, business Prime 6.63% + Prime + 2.75%.
2) How to Use the Hub
Open Loans hub, pick a card, toggle Bank vs Manual, enter Amount and Term, watch Monthly and Payoff live. For auto Price-Down, for business add Origination %.
3) Live Example
$15k 36 mo: best 6.40% ~$458, national 11.86% ~$492, auto 7.14% ~$464, card 20% ~$554.
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4) 5 Mistakes
- 72-mo at 6.97% for $80 less adds $1,200
- Ignoring 6% fee at 11.86%
- Variable 4.29% variable without +3pp test
- Refi fed 6.39% lightly
- PMI at 6.76%
5) Next Steps
Start at hub, run 2 scenarios short vs long at 11.86%/6.76%. Every % live.
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Personal 11.86% vs auto 7.14% vs mortgage 6.76% vs student 6.39% vs business Prime + 2.75% - what each loan is, how to use the 5 calculators, live 30-bank rates.
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