 TITLE: Survey: Consumers Want Personal Loans for Large Purchases and Debt Consolidation CONTENT: In addition to those who were considering a personal loan, Experian surveyed 369 consumers who already had a personal loan and found the following:\n*   28% said they used the loan for large purchases\n*   26% said they used the loan for debt consolidation\n*   17% reported using the loan for home improvements\n*   9% said they used the loan to refinance existing debt\n*   30% reported using their loan for another reason not listed above\nIn line with the survey group that reported similar plans if they were to get a personal loan, the majority of those who already had one reported using the funds on either a large purchase, debt consolidation or home improvement.\nAmong those who offered written responses on specific ways they used their personal loan, reasons cited included purchasing or repairing a vehicle and paying medical expenses. END