Wall Street’s watchdogs are ramping up their inquiries into how much risk has built up in the $3 trillion private-credit industry, just as investor angst has sparked some backers to head to the exits.

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Some providers like Universal Credit, Upgrade and LendingClub might lend to borrowers with fair credit, but borrowing costs might be higher Written By Written by Loans Deputy Editor, Buy Side Jessica ...

Installment loans give you something even more valuable than money: Time. Borrowers receive a lump sum of cash and repay the debt in regular, scheduled installments. If you have bad credit, though, ...