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Cosigning a Car Loan: What to Consider
Learn what you need to know about consigning a car or auto loan.
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Kentucky Flood Relief
Blog Mariner Finance plays an active role in supporting the communities they serve. Inspired by the generosity of the Mariner Finance employees, Mariner Finance has initiated comprehensive investments in the ongoing cleanup and revitalization of Eastern Kentucky communities. Local employees immediately responded to [...]
Mariner Finance Strongly Opposes
Blog Mariner Finance Strongly Opposes Misguided Litigation Filed by the Pennsylvania Attorney General anda Small Group of Other StatesCompany Disputes Meritless and Misinformed ClaimsAugust 17, 2022 (Baltimore, MD) -- Mariner Finance (“Mariner”), a licensed and regulated traditional installment lender that responsibly serves more [...]
Understanding Your Credit Score: Here’s What to Know
Blog Your credit score is a factor when you apply for a mortgage or car loan. It can be pulled when you apply to lease a new apartment. Even insurance companies typically check your credit score to help determine how much they [...]
Why Choose a Local Lender?
Blog From ”Small Business Saturday” to community supported agriculture, there are far-reaching efforts to encourage consumers to think locally. While you may choose the option to purchase produce from a community farm stand, it may not have occurred to you that the same [...]
Choosing a Mortgage Lender: Some Questions to Ask
Blog Choosing a mortgage lender can seem a bit daunting. After all, there are so many of them out there. Community banks, savings and loan institutions, mortgage brokers, national banks, credit unions, and online lenders may all provide mortgage services. [...]
Can You Get a Loan for a Wedding?
Blog With many weddings costing in excess of $30,000, it easy to understand why you might consider getting a loan to pay for the celebration. The good news is that you may be able take out a personal loan for a wedding. Before [...]
3 Ways to Pay Off Your Car Loan Early
Blog If you have a low-interest car loan and carry other debt, paying off your car loan early probably is not an immediate priority. On the other hand, if it is a priority and you have the means to pay your car loan [...]
What Happens if You Miss a Personal Loan Payment?
Blog Missing a loan payment may cost you financially—now and into the future. You may be subject to additional interest and fees, your credit rating may be affected, and you may potentially risk your chances of loan approvals in the future. Your [...]
How to Pay for Unexpected Expenses
These seven tips from Mariner Finance will help you pay for unexpected expenses.
Auto Tips
5 Common Motorcycle Problems
Blog As a motorcycle enthusiast, there’s nothing worse than being on a nice ride and having to deal with a mechanical problem or break down far away from home. If you’ve ever experienced this, then you know what [...]
Career Advice
Financial Advice
Back-to-School Shopping for All Ages
Blog Back-to-school shopping can be a very exciting time of year. It can also quickly become stressful, especially if you have kids in different grades. Different grades need different supplies, and the cost can really start to add up. To help ease the [...]
Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Wedding
Blog You said “I do” to the love of your life and shared the exciting news with close friends and family. Now, the only thing standing between you and forever with your significant other is a wedding. Where do you start? How long [...]
Mariner Finance’s Buy Now, Pay Later Point of Sale Financing – No Payment for 90 Days
Blog The point of sale can be a very exciting, but also stressful time for both a customer and dealer. A consumer’s excitement can, at times, be over shadowed by the stress of wondering how to budget for the purchase. [...]
What is the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and how may it help?
Blog The Emergency Rental Assistance Program was created to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. $25 billion in funds are being provided directly to states, U.S. territories, local governments, and Indian tribes (described as [...]
What is VantageScore®*?
Blog If you’re not familiar with credit scores or just want to know a little bit more about VantageScore®, this article is for you. What is VantageScore®? Created by a joint venture between the big three credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, VantageScore® [...]
Lost Wage Assistance Program
Blog The Lost Wage Assistance Program was created through an executive order to provide an additional payment ($300) on top of the weekly unemployment benefits for those who are eligible. Click below to find out the program details for your state: Alabama California [...]
Hard Inquiry vs. Soft Inquiry: How Credit Checks May Impact Your Report
Blog Credit inquiries are an unavoidable aspect of life in America. They are necessary when you apply for credit cards or loans. You might have to submit a credit application to move into a new apartment or home. The very mention of credit [...]
Your Comprehensive Guide on How to Build Credit
Blog While it is certainly possible to live in the United States without needing credit, the reality is that most people will need access to it at some point. Whether it’s renting an apartment or buying a new vehicle, credit is a big [...]
3 Tips to Prevent Late Payments on Your Credit Report
Blog Late payments can happen to anyone, even the most diligent person. Life gets busy and you forget to set up your autopay on a new credit card. Maybe you had a financial hiccup and needed some extra time to make your car [...]
Qualifying for Loans: 6 Effective Ways to Boost Your Credit Score
Blog Your credit report is a snapshot of your ability to manage debt. Your credit report and credit score determine whether or not you qualify for a variety of financial tools, especially loans. To confidently apply and qualify for the best loan terms, [...]
Holidays / Season
Amazon® Prime Day 2021
Blog What is Amazon® Prime Day? Amazon® Prime Day is an annual shopping event exclusively for Amazon® Prime members. Amazon® Prime Day this year starts on June 21st and lasts only 48 hours. Amazon® Prime Day is packed with awesome deals, exciting product [...]
Top 9 Father’s Day Gifts and Celebration Ideas
Blog Father's Day is a special day for the father figure in your life. No matter who that person is, you'll want to make sure you plan a little something special to show appreciation for everything they have done and will continue to [...]
Top 8 Mother’s Day gifts and Celebration Ideas
Blog Mother’s Day is a special time of year for millions of people. Whether you celebrate your mother, stepmother, grandmother, aunt, or another influential figure in your life–you’ll want to make sure you are showing your appreciation to them on this special day. [...]
Top Gifts and Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Blog Valentine’s Day 2021 may be different than previous years but can still be very special. February 14th is a day to show people just how much they mean to you. To celebrate, many people had become accustomed to restaurant dinners, vacations, and [...]
Top New Year’s Resolutions and How to Keep Them
Blog As the year ends, many people look forward to thinking about a New Year’s resolution and planning how to keep it. Research shows that an astounding 80% of people do not ultimately stick with their New Year’s resolution. Most people give up [...]
Celebrating NYE During COVID-19
Blog People associate New Year’s Eve with spectacular firework displays and massive social gatherings. New York’s annual ball drop in Times Square, for instance, usually has over 100,000 attendees. With the world still facing the COVID-19 pandemic, you can expect some changes in [...]
Celebrating the Holiday Season during COVID-19
Blog Since it is impossible to predict how the COVID-19 pandemic will play out, celebrating this year's holiday season may be different from what we're used to. Recent guidelines by the CDC warn that the forthcoming holiday celebrations need to embrace safety steps [...]
Holiday Shopping During COVID-19
Blog It’s been a long year with the pandemic impacting every aspect of our lives. Millions of Americans have lost their jobs, and sales have reached an all-time low for many businesses. Is it time to cancel holiday shopping? The fear of contracting [...]
Celebrating Halloween During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Blog A recent survey found that about a quarter of Americans believe gatherings won’t be safe until 2021. The ongoing pandemic has made many Americans reconsider taking their kids for trick-or-treating this year, and Halloween celebrations may also look unique. Will folks feel [...]
Back to School During COVID-19
Blog This year's back-to-school experience may be significantly different from anything you've experienced in the past. The COVID-19 crisis is not only affecting how schools work, but how children learn – and you need to know how to deal with all the possible [...]
Home Improvement
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Blog With cooler weather around the corner, fall is the perfect time to perform a routine maintenance check on your home. To help you prepare your home for winter, we created a home maintenance checklist to make the [...]
Private: Top Tips to Prepare Your Home for Summer
Blog Before your vacation plans, backyard cookouts (check out our Affordable Cookout Ideas), parties, and summer fun kicks into full swing, there are a few things you’ll want to consider to get your home in order for the summer [...]
Grill Buying Guide
Blog Grilled ribeye steak or fresh grilled salmon with a lemon butter sauce? Classic barbeque chicken or sweet baby back ribs? Perhaps you’re in the mood for a grilled steak salad or something different like rosemary ranch chicken kabobs! [...]
5 Best Space Maximization Tips for Small Apartments
Blog Maximizing living space is something everyone should be focused on. It’s especially important to those who rent apartments, live in college dorms, and have smaller spaces to occupy. Space maximization can help you stay organized, and can free up much needed [...]
Fence Buying Guide- Fence Regulations, Types of Fences, and Fencing Materials
Blog Fences come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials, and can be used for a variety of purposes. In order to help you pick out the perfect fence, we have compiled a list of things to [...]
5 Creative Ways to Maximize Storage Space in Your Backyard Shed
Blog The backyard shed is like a closet to your outdoor living space. There are many benefits to owning a shed – increased storage space, decreased clutter inside your home, increasing storage space inside your garage, and convenient storage of lawn care equipment [...]
Pool Buying Guide-Pool Types, Options, and What to Know Before You Buy
Blog Pool Buying Guide If you are thinking about purchasing a pool, it is important to understand the different types of pools available in order to determine which pool is right for you. We talked to Julie Pettis, owner of [...]
How to Prepare Your Lawn for Spring-Landscaping 101
Blog Landscaping tips for spring With our Landscaping it’s time to get your yard in shape! In order to have the best looking yard in the summer, it’s important to start building the right foundation in early spring. Here’s a quick planning [...]
Common Roof Leaks and How to Spot Them
Blog Roof leaks, no matter how seemingly minor, should be taken seriously and treated with urgency. If left unresolved, even the smallest leaks can cause major damage. Problems like mold, rotted framing and sheathing, destroyed insulation, and damaged [...]
Eco-Friendly Home Improvements
Blog Looking for ways to stay “green” during your next home improvement project? Perfect! The good news is there are lots of ways you can not only improve your home’s look, but also it's energy efficiency which can save you money for [...]
Mariner Finance Press
Welcome Pioneer Credit Company Customers
Blog To our valued customers, For over 44 years, Pioneer Credit Company has been a leader in the financial services industry. Founded in April of 1974, Pioneer Credit Company opened its first office in the small town of Cleveland, Tennessee. The vision was [...]
Volunteer Week Mariner Finance
Blog Volunteerism is important to Mariner Finance’s equity partner Warburg Pincus. Each year Warburg’s sponsors a Volunteer Week to encourage companies to get involved in their local communities. Through our partnership with Warburg Pincus, we have been a leading participant in their [...]
Jeffie’s Choice: Hands on Hunger
Blog Jeffie’s Choice, a Non-profit to End Hunger, Makes a Difference Inspired by a mother's determination to make the world a better place for everyone, Jeffie’s Choice makes a difference by feeding the hungry and providing hope and nutrition to those in [...]
The 2018 Sharing is Caring Monthly Sweepstakes
Blog The more YOU share the more chances you have to win a $250 Amazon ® Gift Card! Each month, a new winner will be selected and Mariner Finance will donate $250 to Jeffie’s Choice to fight against hunger! After a successful 2017 Sweepstakes, [...]
Congratulations, you received a loan check from Mariner Finance!
Blog This check from Mariner Finance represents a loan offer You received this check because of your credit history. To receive your funds, take the check to your bank and cash or deposit it, or deposit it with your mobile device at [...]
Important Scam Alert
Blog Online crime schemes steal millions of dollars each year from innocent victims. Recently, Mariner Finance became aware of a scheme that could potentially impact our customers and our business. Being informed can help you identify the scam and avoid the loss [...]
Mariner Finance Sweepstakes Winners 2017
Blog Mariner Finance’s sweepstakes has ended and our two lucky winners have claimed their $1,000 cash prize! […]
Six New Mariner Finance Branches Open in September
Blog In the month of August, Mariner Finance opened nine new branches in four different states; Illinois, Missouri, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Mariner Finance continues to grow and expand as a company, and in September opened six new branches in five different states; Kentucky, [...]
Nine New Mariner Finance Branches Open in August
Blog In the month of July, Mariner Finance opened five new branches in three different states; Illinois, Utah and Texas. Mariner Finance continues to grow and expand as a company and in August opened nine new branches in four [...]
Five New Mariner Finance Branches Open in July
Blog In the month of July, Mariner Finance opened five new branches in three different states; Illinois, Utah and Texas. Mariner Finance continues to grow and expand as a company. The Baltimore-based business opened in 2002 with one [...]
Mortgage
Personal Loan
Personal loans. Are they right for your financial situation?
Blog Today, consumers have many choices when it comes to financing. Credit cards, mortgages, home equity lines of credit, and personal loans are all options for borrowing needed funds. Personal loans can be a convenient way to borrow money for expenses up to [...]
Common Loan Application Terms Defined
Blog When applying for credit, it is very important that you understand the type of information that will be asked of you. By knowing common application terms and their meanings, you will be prepared with the proper information [...]
Travel Tips
Tips and Tricks for Camping
Blog Camping can provide an escape from everyday modern life. Adults and children can enjoy the benefits of the great outdoors, including stress reduction, a chance to get some fresh air, the ability to connect with nature, and the possibility of new [...]
Families Celebrating Spring Break During COVID-19
Blog Spring break can be an opportune time for families to spend time together. Take the opportunity to consider a more intimate and meaningful spring vacation this year. Families celebrating spring break during the COVID-19 pandemic can still enjoy a vacation with [...]
How to Plan Your Family Vacation During COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
Blog A family vacation is the highlight of many people’s summers. You spend countless hours planning out every detail, anxiously await the end of the school year, and then go through the annual routine of hassling everyone to pack the right clothes.COVID-19 is [...]
Private: Top 10 Spring Break Destinations for Families
Blog Top 10 Spring Break Destinations for Families Spring break is one of the most exciting — and stress-inducing — times of the year. Your kids have a whole week off school, and you have to entertain them for nine straight days. [...]
California Road Trip: Lights, Camera, Roadside Attraction!
Blog A California road trip may be the Oscar award-winning trip you are searching for. The amount of things to see and do will only be restricted by your time and money. Since The Golden State is so big, let’s break it down [...]
Day Trips in Georgia, Discover the Beauty
Blog Day trips in Georgia can be a great way to get out and explore. No matter if you’re with family or friends, Georgia has day trips everyone may enjoy. In this article we’ll cover some places you can travel to and enjoy [...]
Day Trips in Alabama, Making Unforgettable Memories
Blog Day trips in Alabama will prove to be an adventure that everyone can enjoy. From experiencing the state’s history and culture, to tasting the most delicious southern cuisine you ever had, you will witness first-hand southern hospitality at its finest. In [...]
Are Vacation Loans a Good Deal?
Blog Are you interested in a vacation loan? And should you use a vacation loan to finance your dream vacation? If so, with our pros and cons list, we can help you make an informed decision. Vacations revolve around positive energy so [...]
Hotel booking tips: The secrets to cheap hotels and the best rates
Blog Are you looking to travel on a budget? Or are you trying to save money where you can? Our tips for booking affordable hotels can help you land a great stay at a great rate. […]
Money-Saving Holiday Travel Tips
Blog According to the United States Department of Transportation, the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s travel periods are estimated to be the busiest long-distance travel periods of the year. In fact, travel around Christmas/New Year’s (to and from a [...]