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Press & Media

Fast Loan Express is an independent personal loan comparison platform used by hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. Our team of certified financial professionals is available for expert commentary on personal loans, credit, and consumer lending.

Expert Sources

Our experts are available for interviews, quotes, and commentary. Response time is typically under 24 hours.

Lauren Vasquez

Senior Financial Analyst · CFP®, Former Loan Officer

Lauren Vasquez is a Certified Financial Planner with over 12 years of experience in personal lending and consumer finance. She spent eight years as a senior loan officer at Wells Fargo before joining Fast Loan Express to help everyday borrowers cut through the noise and make smarter decisions.

Available to comment on

Personal loan qualification & approvalCredit score improvement strategiesLoan refinancing & debt consolidationConsumer lending regulationFirst-time borrower guidance

Marcus Reeves

Editorial Director · CFA®, MBA Finance

Marcus Reeves runs editorial at Fast Loan Express. He holds a CFA charter and an MBA in Finance from Wharton. Before joining the team, he spent six years covering consumer lending for Bloomberg — he brings that same rigor to every review and guide we publish.

Available to comment on

Personal loan interest rate trendsState-by-state lending dataFintech lending disruptionConsumer credit market analysisLender comparison methodology

Original Research

Cite our original data studies in your reporting. All data is free to use with attribution.

2026 Research

Average Personal Loan Rates by State in 2026

State-by-state APR data for all 50 states with credit-tier breakdowns, top 5 cheapest/most expensive states, and year-over-year trend analysis.

Media Contact

For press inquiries, interview requests, or data questions, reach our media team at:

press@fastloanexpress.com

We typically respond within 24 hours on business days.