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Allison Martin

Contributor, Personal Finance
Ribbon Icon EXPERTISE
  • Personal finance
  • Taxes
  • Mortgages and real estate
  • Consumer loans
  • Small business loans
  • Student loans
Education Icon EDUCATION
  • Bachelor’s, University of South Florida
  • Master’s, University of South Florida

Allison Martin is a contributor to Bankrate covering personal finance, including taxes, mortgages, auto loans and small business loans. Martin’s work began over 10 years ago as a digital content strategist, and she’s since been published in several leading outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, MSN Money, MoneyTalksNews, Investopedia, Experian and Credit.com. Martin, a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFE), also shares her passion for financial literacy and entrepreneurship with others through interactive workshops and programs.

Allison's latest articles

  • OnDeck

    OnDeck is an online lender offering small business loans of up to $250,000 with fast funding times to borrowers with fair credit.

    8 min read Jun 18, 2026

  • TD Bank

    TD Bank offers a variety of business funding solutions to customers within its East Coast service area.

    8 min read Jun 18, 2026

  • Live Oak Bank

    Live Oak Bank was a leading provider of SBA loans in 2022 and promises a personalized business lending experience.

    7 min read Jun 18, 2026

  • Credibility Capital

    Credibility Capital offered business loans and lines of credit to established and successful businesses. Rates were low, but the lender is currently not accepting applications.

    6 min read Jun 18, 2026

  • QuickBridge

    QuickBridge offers fast, short-term loans to fair-credit borrowers.

    6 min read Jun 18, 2026

  • Wells Fargo

    Wells Fargo’s business lines of credit feature high limits, few fees and additional features that help them to stand out from the crowd of business loans.

    9 min read Jun 05, 2026

  • Empower

    Tilt offers cash advances up to $250 and is best suited for users who are looking for a small advance.

    5 min read Apr 01, 2026