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Explore personal loans and credit through 10 in-depth articles with examples, FAQs, documentation and decision criteria.

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# Personal loans and credit

Explore personal loans and credit through 10 in-depth articles with examples, FAQs, documentation and decision criteria.10 articles to explore 

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Personal loans and credit 

### Personal loan grace periods: how to calculate the cost of paying later

Learn how a grace period changes your loan balance, payments, and borrowing costs. Compare offers and stress-test your budget before the first payment comes due.Explore the article ↗  ](https://kezs.com.br/en/learn/loans/personal-loan-grace-periods)

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### Loan Portability in Brazil: How to Compare Offers and Verify the Transfer

Learn how to transfer a loan to another lender in Brazil, compare payoff balances, total borrowing costs and installments, calculate your savings, and verify that the old loan was settled while protecting yourself from fraud.Explore the article ↗  ](https://kezs.com.br/en/learn/loans/loan-portability)

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### How to Pay Off a Loan Early and Check Your Savings

Learn how to check a loan payoff quote, calculate the interest you would avoid, and choose between shortening the term, lowering your installments, or keeping cash available.Explore the article ↗  ](https://kezs.com.br/en/learn/loans/paying-off-a-loan-early)

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### Bank overdraft or personal loan: how to compare costs and stay out of the red

Compare bank overdrafts and personal loans by net proceeds, total cost in reais, and repayment timing. Learn how to model delays and plan to pay off the debt.Explore the article ↗  ](https://kezs.com.br/en/learn/loans/overdraft-or-personal-loan)

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### Personal Loans in Brazil: How to Apply, Compare Offers, and Decide Before Signing

Learn how to work out how much to borrow in Brazil, compare offers using the total effective cost of credit (CET), and check whether you can afford the payments in a tough month.Explore the article ↗  ](https://kezs.com.br/en/learn/loans/how-to-apply-for-a-personal-loan)

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### How to Negotiate a Loan Rate and Compare the True Cost

Compare interest rates, Brazil’s total effective cost (CET), installments, and repayment terms. Prepare a counteroffer and use worked examples in Brazilian reais to decide when to renegotiate, transfer, or pay down a debt.Explore the article ↗  ](https://kezs.com.br/en/learn/loans/negotiating-loan-interest)

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### The Total Effective Cost of a Loan in Brazil: How to Compare Costs and Payments

Learn how Brazil’s Custo Efetivo Total (CET) works, check your net loan proceeds, and compare offers by cost, repayment schedule, and impact on your budget.Explore the article ↗  ](https://kezs.com.br/en/learn/loans/total-effective-cost-of-a-loan)

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### How to renegotiate a loan without losing control of your budget

Understand your loan balance, work out what you can afford, and compare renegotiation, loan transfers, and early settlement before signing an agreement.Explore the article ↗  ](https://kezs.com.br/en/learn/loans/renegotiating-a-loan)

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### Loans Disbursed by Pix: How to Spot a Scam and Act After a Transfer

Learn how Pix can be used to disburse a loan, how to verify an offer independently, and what to do if you sent money or shared personal information.Explore the article ↗  ](https://kezs.com.br/en/learn/loans/loan-disbursement-and-pix-scams)

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### Personal Loans for Brazilian Microentrepreneurs: How to Assess Personal Debt and Business Cash Flow

Learn how personal loans work for Brazilian MEIs, compare borrowing costs, and test whether repayments fit both household and business cash flow.Explore the article ↗  ](https://kezs.com.br/en/learn/loans/personal-loans-for-microentrepreneurs)

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