Kaitlyn Szabo
December 2019 Update
Thank you for all your support! We’re celebrating another year of growth and advancement toward our goal of economic justice! At Exodus Lending, we firmly believe that everyone deserves access to safe, affordable credit options. However, some lenders do not agree. Predatory lenders snatch away a sense of financial well-being from countless borrowers. Many Minnesotans like Read more December 2019 Update
Supporting your Loved Ones Financially
For many families, winter holidays bring opportunities to celebrate with family. This time of year may also be emotionally draining, especially if the subject of money is brought up and your are expected to begin or continue supporting relatives financially. If a family member is experiencing a financial crisis and turns to you for help, Read more Supporting your Loved Ones Financially
November 2019 Update
It’s Give to the Max time in Minnesota! Starting NOW through the end of the day on Thursday, November 14th, we have a goal to raise $3,000 plus another $3,000 in matching funds to bring us to $6,000 in total. With $6,000, we can help 6 participants through our interest-free refinancing program. For more than 370 Minnesotans, our interest-free refinancing program is a gamechanger. People like Read more November 2019 Update
Anaiah’s Story
For Anaiah,* everything seemed to cave in following the death of several close family members. Emotionally drained, she struggled to keep up with bills and other family obligations. On top of all that, her poor credit score made accessing affordable financing options difficult. In a moment of heightened vulnerability, she turned to a payday lender. Read more Anaiah’s Story
Financial Resources in Minnesota
Payday loans are often only a sliver of someone’s financial reality. Regardless of what hardship you may be facing, you are not alone, and someone can help. Before your next emergency occurs, identify where you can go and who you can talk to when you need additional support or guidance. Before your next emergency occurs, Read more Financial Resources in Minnesota
October 2019 Update
Imagine This: You’ve just entered a haunted house unlike any you’ve experienced before. The moment you open the door – and feel it quickly slam behind you, trapping you inside – it hits you: this was a mistake. You’re suddenly stuck and are unsure how to navigate this maze ahead of you. It’s sickening and overwhelming, frankly, to feel so hopeless and Read more October 2019 Update
Medical Expenses
For far too many people, receiving medical care leads to a financial nightmare↗ (opens in a new tab). Medical debt is a pervasive challenge for families in the United States, and our current healthcare system is inaccessible and unaffordable for thousands of low-income earners↗ (opens in a new tab). Yes, this crisis is daunting, but there are Read more Medical Expenses
September 2019 Update
Andrea’s Story In our four years of lending, Exodus Lending has helped more than 350 Minnesotans like Andrea break free from predatory debt through our interest-free refinancing program. That’s more than 350 individual tales of economic triumph over immoral, debilitating debt. We’re honored and proud to do this desperately needed work every day. While often difficult, tackling predatory debt Read more September 2019 Update
Andrea’s Story
In my 43 years of life, there are only a handful of moments where I can recall the details of the conflict in my heart, the physical response of a fast heartbeat and that last moment of pause before making a very painful decision. Choosing to take out a payday loan was one such moment. Read more Andrea’s Story
Student Loans
If you have student loan debt, you probably also have a lot of questions. Here are some common concerns, as well as answers and additional resources to help you navigate your student loans. What types of loans do I have? You need to know if you have federal or private loans (or both), and what Read more Student Loans