3 Tips to Prevent Late Payments on Your Credit Report

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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 payment. Either way, while mostly avoidable, sometimes they’re out of necessity. Fortunately, you […]

Qualifying for Loans: 6 Effective Ways to Boost Your Credit Score

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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, you can take simple steps to boost your credit score. Review this guide […]

Personal Loans Vs. Auto Loans: Everything You Need to Know About Your Options

Debt in the United States has grown by almost 20% in the last decade, and personal and auto loans – two of the most common loan options – continue to grow. Americans currently hold $305 billion in personal loans and $1.2 trillion in auto loans. So which among these popular loan options is best for […]

Your Comprehensive Guide to Debt Consolidation Loans

If you live in America, there’s a good chance you have some debt. Whether you have a few credit cards or several student loans, it’s hard to escape the world of debt. However, debt consolidation loans may be way you can better manage your debt. Not every debt consolidation loan is the same, though. Before […]

How to Plan Your Family Vacation During COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

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 changing what that looks like for most families, though. Airports are operating […]

Top 10 Possible Home Improvement Projects

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It’s a great time to start thinking about home improvement projects! Deciding where to start can be a challenge, though. Do you want to start in the kitchen, or does your bathroom need a serious update? Unless you have your actual dream home, you probably have a list of things you’d like to change in […]

How do you calculate & effectively improve your credit score?

A credit score may be used by various companies in their evaluation of whether to do business with you. Your credit score may determine whether you can rent a car, lease an apartment, qualify for a mortgage, finance a car, or get a credit card. Utility companies will check your credit score to decide whether […]

Mariner Finance and SpringFour join forces to bring you more.

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SpringFour Mariner Finance has partnered with SpringFour, a free online tool that helps consumers locate verified and vetted food, financial, and health resources in their community. SpringFour currently offers information on thousands of social services as well as government and community-based organizations that aim to provide assistance in a wide variety of areas such as […]

Branch Operation Changes

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In order to protect our customers and employees, all Mariner Finance branch locations are open for loan closings by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call your nearest branch. To start the loan application process online, please visit https://loans.www.marinerfinance.com/. If your branch has a mail slot in the door and you decided to use it, please […]

COVID-19 Temporary Payment Relief

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As we all try to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, we want you to know Mariner Finance is here for you. In these uncertain times, you may be impacted by the loss of a job, the closure of a business, or a drop in income and may find it difficult to make your payments. If your […]

Who is hiring during the coronavirus (COVID-19)

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While some companies are experiencing downsizing, other companies have announced that they are now hiring!  These companies include, but are not limited to: 2020 Census, 7-Eleven, Ace Hardware, Activision, Albertsons, Aldi, Allied Universal, Amazon, AxleHire, Bank of America, Bellhops, Big Lots Stores, Blue Apron, Chewy, Core-Mark International, Costco, CVS, Dollar General, DaVita Kidney Care, Dollar Tree, Domino’s Pizza, Door Dash, Fed Ex, Fifth Third Bank, G4S, GE Heathcare, Giant, GSK, Gojo, Grub Hub, H-E-B, Instacart, KPMG, Kroger, Lidl, Lockheed Martin, Lowe’s, McGraw-Hill, Microsoft, Nestle Water, Outschool, Papa John’s, Paypal, Pepsico, Philips, Pizza Hut, Price Chopper, Publix, Rite Aid, Safeway, Sam’s Club, SAS Retail Services, Sav-a-lot, Sheetz, Shipt, ShoRite, Slack, Spectrum, Speedway, Square, Target, Tractor Supply Company, Trader […]

Employment Resources

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Have you been impacted by lay-offs?  Have you lost hours? Mariner Finance is here to provide some helpful resources for you! While many employers are cutting back on hours and staff, many other employers are hiring! To help you, Mariner has been compiling a list of companies that have announced that they are hiring.  It is […]