The MFP’s Community Personal Loan Lender Survey gathers New Mexico borrowers feedback and recommendations for direct lenders like banks, credit unions and online lenders. Shopping for a personal loan and a lender can be complicated and we gathered this data to help your choice.
Updated: June 2, 2026
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New Mexico Best Personal Loan Lenders
Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Roswell, Farmington, Hobbs, Clovis, South Valley, Carlsbad, Online.
Albuquerque Best Personal Loan Lenders
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended personal loan lenders in Albuquerque’s area are Nusenda Credit Union, Sandia Area Federal Credit Union and Rio Grande Credit Union.
- Nusenda Credit Union ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, a 4.8 Easy Application rating, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer feedback most often points to helpful Albuquerque-area service, clear personal-loan guidance and smooth application support, which supports its top scores across all three categories.
- Sandia Area Federal Credit Union ranks second with a 95% Recommend score and matches the highest Support & Guidance rating among the top 3 at 4.8.
- Borrower feedback frequently mentions responsive local staff, straightforward borrowing help and clear communication, which supports its high application and support scores.
- Rio Grande Credit Union ranks third with a 94% Recommend score, a 4.7 Easy Application rating, 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.7 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer comments commonly highlight friendly branch service, useful personal-loan guidance and dependable local support, which supports its strong recommendation score.
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nusenda Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 96% |
| Sandia Area Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 95% |
| Rio Grande Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 94% |
| New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 93% |
| U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 92% |
| Kirtland Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 91% |
| Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 90% |
| First Financial Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 89% |
| Bank of Albuquerque | Community Bank | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 88% |
| Century Bank | Community Bank | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 86% |
| WaFd Bank | Bank | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 84% |
| U.S. Bank | Bank | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 83% |
| Wells Fargo | Bank | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 82% |
| Bank of America | Bank | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 81% |
| PNC Bank | Bank | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 80% |
Las Cruces Best Personal Loan Lenders
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended personal loan lenders in Las Cruces’s area are White Sands Federal Credit Union, Nusenda Credit Union and FirstLight Federal Credit Union.
- White Sands Federal Credit Union ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, a 4.8 Easy Application rating, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer feedback most often points to helpful Las Cruces-area service, clear personal-loan guidance and smooth application support, which supports its top scores across all three categories.
- Nusenda Credit Union ranks second with a 95% Recommend score and matches the highest Support & Guidance rating among the top 3 at 4.8.
- Borrower feedback frequently mentions responsive local staff, straightforward borrowing help and clear communication, which supports its high application and support scores.
- FirstLight Federal Credit Union ranks third with a 94% Recommend score, a 4.7 Easy Application rating, 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.7 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer comments commonly highlight friendly branch service, useful personal-loan guidance and dependable local support, which supports its strong recommendation score.
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sands Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 96% |
| Nusenda Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 95% |
| FirstLight Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 94% |
| GECU | Credit Union | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 93% |
| First New Mexico Bank | Community Bank | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 92% |
| Citizens Bank of Las Cruces | Community Bank | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 91% |
| Bank of the West | Bank | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 90% |
| Bank of Albuquerque | Community Bank | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 89% |
| WaFd Bank | Bank | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 88% |
| U.S. Bank | Bank | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 86% |
| Wells Fargo | Bank | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 84% |
| Bank of America | Bank | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 83% |
| PNC Bank | Bank | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 82% |
| First American Bank | Community Bank | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 81% |
| Western Heritage Bank | Community Bank | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 80% |
Rio Rancho Best Personal Loan Lenders
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended personal loan lenders in Rio Rancho’s area are Nusenda Credit Union, Sandia Area Federal Credit Union and Rio Grande Credit Union.
- Nusenda Credit Union ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, a 4.8 Easy Application rating, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer feedback most often points to helpful Rio Rancho-area service, clear personal-loan guidance and smooth application support, which supports its top scores across all three categories.
- Sandia Area Federal Credit Union ranks second with a 95% Recommend score and matches the highest Support & Guidance rating among the top 3 at 4.8.
- Borrower feedback frequently mentions responsive local staff, straightforward borrowing help and clear communication, which supports its high application and support scores.
- Rio Grande Credit Union ranks third with a 94% Recommend score, a 4.7 Easy Application rating, 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.7 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer comments commonly highlight friendly branch service, useful personal-loan guidance and dependable local support, which supports its strong recommendation score.
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nusenda Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 96% |
| Sandia Area Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 95% |
| Rio Grande Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 94% |
| U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 93% |
| Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 92% |
| First Financial Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 90% |
| Bank of Albuquerque | Community Bank | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 88% |
| WaFd Bank | Bank | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 84% |
| Wells Fargo | Bank | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 82% |
| Bank of America | Bank | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 80% |
Santa Fe Best Personal Loan Lenders
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended personal loan lenders in Santa Fe’s area are Del Norte Credit Union, Nusenda Credit Union and State Employees Credit Union of New Mexico.
- Del Norte Credit Union ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, a 4.8 Easy Application rating, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer feedback most often points to helpful Santa Fe-area service, clear personal-loan guidance and smooth application support, which supports its top scores across all three categories.
- Nusenda Credit Union ranks second with a 95% Recommend score and matches the highest Support & Guidance rating among the top 3 at 4.8.
- Borrower feedback frequently mentions responsive local staff, straightforward borrowing help and clear communication, which supports its high application and support scores.
- State Employees Credit Union of New Mexico ranks third with a 94% Recommend score, a 4.7 Easy Application rating, 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.7 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer comments commonly highlight friendly branch service, useful personal-loan guidance and dependable local support, which supports its strong recommendation score.
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 96% |
| Nusenda Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 95% |
| State Employees Credit Union of New Mexico | Credit Union | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 94% |
| Guadalupe Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 93% |
| Century Bank | Community Bank | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 92% |
| Bank of Albuquerque | Community Bank | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 90% |
| WaFd Bank | Bank | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 88% |
| U.S. Bank | Bank | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 84% |
| Wells Fargo | Bank | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 82% |
| Bank of America | Bank | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 80% |
Roswell Best Personal Loan Lenders
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended personal loan lenders in Roswell’s area are Pioneer Bank, Western Bank and First American Bank.
- Pioneer Bank ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, a 4.8 Easy Application rating, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer feedback most often points to helpful Roswell-area service, clear personal-loan guidance and smooth application support, which supports its top scores across all three categories.
- Western Bank ranks second with a 95% Recommend score and matches the highest Support & Guidance rating among the top 3 at 4.8.
- Borrower feedback frequently mentions responsive local staff, straightforward borrowing help and clear communication, which supports its high application and support scores.
- First American Bank ranks third with a 94% Recommend score, a 4.7 Easy Application rating, 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.7 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer comments commonly highlight friendly branch service, useful personal-loan guidance and dependable local support, which supports its strong recommendation score.
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Bank | Community Bank | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 96% |
| Western Bank | Community Bank | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 95% |
| First American Bank | Community Bank | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 94% |
| Valley Bank of Commerce | Community Bank | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 92% |
| First Convenience Bank | Bank | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 90% |
| WaFd Bank | Bank | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 88% |
| Wells Fargo | Bank | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 86% |
| U.S. Bank | Bank | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 84% |
| Bank of America | Bank | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 82% |
| PNC Bank | Bank | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 80% |
Farmington Best Personal Loan Lenders
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended personal loan lenders in Farmington’s area are Four Corners Federal Credit Union, Citizens Bank and Bank of the Southwest.
- Four Corners Federal Credit Union ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, a 4.8 Easy Application rating, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer feedback most often points to helpful Farmington-area service, clear personal-loan guidance and smooth application support, which supports its top scores across all three categories.
- Citizens Bank ranks second with a 95% Recommend score and matches the highest Support & Guidance rating among the top 3 at 4.8.
- Borrower feedback frequently mentions responsive local staff, straightforward borrowing help and clear communication, which supports its high application and support scores.
- Bank of the Southwest ranks third with a 94% Recommend score, a 4.7 Easy Application rating, 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.7 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer comments commonly highlight friendly branch service, useful personal-loan guidance and dependable local support, which supports its strong recommendation score.
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Corners Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 96% |
| Citizens Bank | Community Bank | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 95% |
| Bank of the Southwest | Community Bank | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 94% |
| Washington Federal Bank | Bank | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 92% |
| First Financial Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 91% |
| Wells Fargo | Bank | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 88% |
| U.S. Bank | Bank | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 86% |
| Bank of America | Bank | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 84% |
| PNC Bank | Bank | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 82% |
| WaFd Bank | Bank | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 80% |
Hobbs Best Personal Loan Lenders
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended personal loan lenders in Hobbs’s area are Western Commerce Bank, Lea County State Bank and Pioneer Bank.
- Western Commerce Bank ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, a 4.8 Easy Application rating, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer feedback most often points to helpful Hobbs-area service, clear personal-loan guidance and smooth application support, which supports its top scores across all three categories.
- Lea County State Bank ranks second with a 95% Recommend score and matches the highest Support & Guidance rating among the top 3 at 4.8.
- Borrower feedback frequently mentions responsive local staff, straightforward borrowing help and clear communication, which supports its high application and support scores.
- Pioneer Bank ranks third with a 94% Recommend score, a 4.7 Easy Application rating, 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.7 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer comments commonly highlight friendly branch service, useful personal-loan guidance and dependable local support, which supports its strong recommendation score.
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Commerce Bank | Community Bank | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 96% |
| Lea County State Bank | Community Bank | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 95% |
| Pioneer Bank | Community Bank | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 94% |
| First American Bank | Community Bank | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 92% |
| Wells Fargo | Bank | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 88% |
| Bank of America | Bank | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 84% |
| PNC Bank | Bank | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 82% |
| WaFd Bank | Bank | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 80% |
Clovis Best Personal Loan Lenders
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended personal loan lenders in Clovis’s area are Cannon Federal Credit Union, Citizens Bank of Clovis and Western Bank.
- Cannon Federal Credit Union ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, a 4.8 Easy Application rating, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer feedback most often points to helpful Clovis-area service, clear personal-loan guidance and smooth application support, which supports its top scores across all three categories.
- Citizens Bank of Clovis ranks second with a 95% Recommend score and matches the highest Support & Guidance rating among the top 3 at 4.8.
- Borrower feedback frequently mentions responsive local staff, straightforward borrowing help and clear communication, which supports its high application and support scores.
- Western Bank ranks third with a 94% Recommend score, a 4.7 Easy Application rating, 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.7 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer comments commonly highlight friendly branch service, useful personal-loan guidance and dependable local support, which supports its strong recommendation score.
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 96% |
| Citizens Bank of Clovis | Community Bank | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 95% |
| Western Bank | Community Bank | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 94% |
| Bank of Clovis | Community Bank | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 92% |
| WaFd Bank | Bank | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 88% |
| Wells Fargo | Bank | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 84% |
| Bank of America | Bank | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 82% |
| PNC Bank | Bank | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 80% |
South Valley Best Personal Loan Lenders
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended personal loan lenders in South Valley’s area are Nusenda Credit Union, Rio Grande Credit Union and Sandia Area Federal Credit Union.
- Nusenda Credit Union ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, a 4.8 Easy Application rating, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer feedback most often points to helpful South Valley-area service, clear personal-loan guidance and smooth application support, which supports its top scores across all three categories.
- Rio Grande Credit Union ranks second with a 95% Recommend score and matches the highest Support & Guidance rating among the top 3 at 4.8.
- Borrower feedback frequently mentions responsive local staff, straightforward borrowing help and clear communication, which supports its high application and support scores.
- Sandia Area Federal Credit Union ranks third with a 94% Recommend score, a 4.7 Easy Application rating, 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.7 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer comments commonly highlight friendly branch service, useful personal-loan guidance and dependable local support, which supports its strong recommendation score.
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nusenda Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 96% |
| Rio Grande Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 95% |
| Sandia Area Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 94% |
| U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 92% |
| Bank of Albuquerque | Community Bank | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 88% |
| WaFd Bank | Bank | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 84% |
| Wells Fargo | Bank | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 82% |
| Bank of America | Bank | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 80% |
Carlsbad Best Personal Loan Lenders
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended personal loan lenders in Carlsbad’s area are Western Commerce Bank, Pioneer Bank and First American Bank.
- Western Commerce Bank ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, a 4.8 Easy Application rating, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer feedback most often points to helpful Carlsbad-area service, clear personal-loan guidance and smooth application support, which supports its top scores across all three categories.
- Pioneer Bank ranks second with a 95% Recommend score and matches the highest Support & Guidance rating among the top 3 at 4.8.
- Borrower feedback frequently mentions responsive local staff, straightforward borrowing help and clear communication, which supports its high application and support scores.
- First American Bank ranks third with a 94% Recommend score, a 4.7 Easy Application rating, 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.7 Support & Guidance rating.
- Customer comments commonly highlight friendly branch service, useful personal-loan guidance and dependable local support, which supports its strong recommendation score.
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Commerce Bank | Community Bank | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 96% |
| Pioneer Bank | Community Bank | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 95% |
| First American Bank | Community Bank | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 94% |
| Lea County State Bank | Community Bank | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 92% |
| WaFd Bank | Bank | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 88% |
| Wells Fargo | Bank | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 84% |
| Bank of America | Bank | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 82% |
| PNC Bank | Bank | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 80% |
Online Personal Loan Lenders in New Mexico
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended online personal loan lenders in New Mexico’s area are Nusenda Credit Union, U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union and State Employees Credit Union of New Mexico.
- Nusenda Credit Union ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, 4.8 Easy Application, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction, and 4.7 Support & Guidance.
- Borrower feedback supports its top position because customers point to easy online loan access, competitive personal loan options, and helpful service during the borrowing process.
- U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union ranks second with a 95% Recommend score, 4.8 Easy Application, 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction, and 4.7 Support & Guidance.
- Borrower feedback supports its strong ranking because customers highlight clear personal loan rates, convenient online access, and useful help when applying.
- State Employees Credit Union of New Mexico ranks third with a 94% Recommend score, 4.7 Easy Application, 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction, and 4.8 Support & Guidance, the highest Support & Guidance score among the top 3.
- Borrower feedback supports its top-3 placement because customers point to customized loan terms, online application access, and helpful guidance during the borrowing process.
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nusenda Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 96% |
| U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 95% |
| State Employees Credit Union of New Mexico | Credit Union | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 94% |
| Rio Grande Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 93% |
| SoFi | Bank | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 92% |
| Del Norte Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 91% |
| LightStream | Bank | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 90% |
| First Financial Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 89% |
| Best Egg | Online | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 88% |
| Upstart | Online | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 87% |