PERSONAL LOANS
Upstart: Best for little credit history
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4.8
Bankrate Rating = 4.8/5
Bankrate scores are objectively determined by our editorial team. Our scoring formula weighs several factors consumers should consider when choosing financial products and services.
The annual percentage (APR) includes your interest rate, plus any loan fees. It reflects the total cost of borrowing.
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This lender is registered in states where it does business, has a Consumer Loan Company License and was vetted by the Bankrate Editorial team.
Almost half (49.4 percent) of Upstart users on Bankrate use their loans to consolidate debt, and for a good reason. The lender bases eligibility on more than just credit score and income, unlike most lenders.
- Not live in West Virginia or Iowa
- Valid email address
- Valid Social Security number
- Personal bank account
- Steady income or job offer
- Late fee of 5% or up to $15
- Origination fee up to 12%
- $15 returned check fee
- $10 one-time paper copies fee
As soon as one business day
Pros
- Flexible requirements
- Option to change payment dates
- Prequalification offered
Cons
- Higher than average maximum origination fee
- Short loan terms
- Potentially high APR
The full range of available rates varies by state. A representative example of payment terms for a Personal Loan is as follows: a borrower receives a loan of $10,000 for a term of 60 months, with an interest rate of 21.58% and a 9.84% origination fee of $984, for an APR of 26.82%. In this example, the borrower will receive $9016 and will make 60 monthly payments of $275. APR is calculated based on 5-year rates offered in December 2023. There is no down payment and no prepayment penalty. Your APR will be determined based on your credit, income, and certain other information provided in your loan application. Not all applicants will be approved.