Personal Loans for Fair Credit: Best for August 2019

Qualifications

• Minimum credit score of 600.
• Minimum credit history of 3 years.
• Debt-to-income ratio of less than 40% for single applications, 35% for joint applicants.

Available Term Lengths

• 3 to 5 years

Fees

• Origination fee: 1% - 6%.
• Late fee: Greater of $15 or 5% of payment after 15-day grace period.
• Check processing fee: $7.

Disclaimer: *All loans made by WebBank, Member FDIC. Your actual rate depends upon credit score, loan amount, loan term, and credit usage & history. The APR ranges from 6.95% to 35.89%. The origination fee ranges from 1% to 6% of the original principal balance and is deducted from your loan proceeds. For example, you could receive a loan of $6,000 with an interest rate of 7.99% and a 5.00% origination fee of $300 for an APR of 11.51%. In this example, you will receive $5,700 and will make 36 monthly payments of $187.99. The total amount repayable will be $6,767.64. Your APR will be determined based on your credit at the time of application. The average origination fee is 5.49% as of Q1 2017. In Georgia, the minimum loan amount is $3,025. In Massachusetts, the minimum loan amount is $6,025 if your APR is greater than 12%. There is no down payment and there is never a prepayment penalty. Closing of your loan is contingent upon your agreement of all the required agreements and disclosures on the www.lendingclub.com website. All loans via LendingClub have a minimum repayment term of 36 months. Borrower must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or be in the United States on a valid long term visa and at least 18 years old. Valid bank account and Social Security number are required. Equal Housing Lender. All loans are subject to credit approval. LendingClub’s physical address is: 595 Market St suite 200 San Francisco Ca 94105. **Based on approximately 60% of borrowers who received offers through LendingClub’s marketing partners between January 1, 2018 to July 20, 2018. The time it will take to fund your loan may vary.

Qualifications

• Minimum credit score: 640, but average is 710.
• Minimum credit history: Two years, but average is 11.
• Minimum annual income: None, but average is $89,000.
• Maximum debt-to-income ratio: 50% (excluding mortgage).

Available Term Lengths

• 3 to 5 years

Fees

• Origination fee: 2.4% - 5%.
• Late fee: $15 or 5% of unpaid amount (whichever is greater).
• Insufficient funds fee: $15.

Disclaimer: For example, a three-year $10,000 loan with a Prosper Rating of AA would have an interest rate of 5.31% and a 2.41% origination fee for an annual percentage rate (APR) of 6.95% APR. You would receive $9,759 and make 36 scheduled monthly payments of $301.10. A five-year $10,000 loan with a Prosper Rating of A would have an interest rate of 8.39% and a 5.00% origination fee with a 10.59% APR. You would receive $9,500 and make 60 scheduled monthly payments of $204.64. Origination fees vary between 2.41%-5%. APRs through Prosper range from 6.95% (AA) to 35.99% (HR) for first-time borrowers, with the lowest rates for the most creditworthy borrowers. Eligibility for loans up to $40,000 depends on the information provided by the applicant in the application form. Eligibility is not guaranteed, and requires that a sufficient number of investors commit funds to your account and that you meet credit and other conditions. Refer to Borrower Registration Agreement for details and all terms and conditions. All loans made by WebBank, member FDIC.

Qualifications

• Minimum credit score of 580.
• At least $20,000 in gross annual income.

Available Term Lengths

• 2 to 5 years

Fees

• Administrative fee: 4.75%.
• Late fee: $25 (most states).
• Unsuccessful payment fee: $15 (most states).

Disclaimer: Example: A $5,700 loan with an administration fee of 4.75% and an amount financed of $5,429.25, repayable in 36 monthly installments, would have an APR of 29.95% and monthly payments of $230.33. The actual rate and loan amount that a customer qualifies for may vary based on credit determination and other factors. Avant branded credit products are issued by WebBank, member FDIC.

Qualifications

• Minimum credit score of 640.
• At least $40,000 in annual income.
• Debt-to-income ratio of less than 40%. Average borrowers have a DTI of 20%.

Available Term Lengths

• 2 to 5 years

Fees

• Origination fee: 0.0% - 5.0%.
• Late fee: $15 or 5% of amount due, whichever is greater.
• Unsuccessful payment fee: $15.

Disclaimer: All loans available through FreedomPlus.com are made by Cross River Bank, a New Jersey State Chartered Commercial Bank, Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender. All loan and rate terms are subject to eligibility restrictions, application review, credit score, loan amount, loan term, lender approval, and credit usage and history. Eligibility for a loan is not guaranteed. Loans are not available to residents of all states – please call a FreedomPlus representative for further details. The following limitations, in addition to others, shall apply: FreedomPlus does not arrange loans in: (i) Arizona under $10,500; (ii) Massachusetts under $6,500, (iii) Ohio under $5,500, and (iv) Georgia under $3,500. Repayment periods range from 24 to 60 months. The range of APRs on loans made available through FreedomPlus is 5.99% to a maximum of 29.99%. APR. The APR calculation includes all applicable fees, including the loan origination fee. For Example, a four year $20,000 loan with an interest rate of 15.49% and corresponding APR of 18.34% would have an estimated monthly payment of $561.60 and a total cost payable of $7,948.13. To qualify for a 5.99% APR loan, a borrower will need excellent credit on a loan for an amount less than $12,000.00, and with a term equal to 24 months. Adding a co-borrower with sufficient income; using at least eighty-five percent (85%) of the loan proceeds to directly pay off qualifying existing debt; or showing proof of sufficient retirement savings, could help you also qualify for the lowest rate available.

Qualifications

• Minimum credit score: 620.
• Minimum annual income: None, but most applicants have more than $30,000.
• Minimum monthly free cash flow: $800.
• Maximum debt-to-income ratio: 60%.
• Unavailable to borrowers in: Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Maryland, Vermont or West Virginia.

Available Term Lengths

• 3 to 5 years

Fees

• Origination fee: 1.5% - 6%.

Disclaimer: Your loan terms are not guaranteed and are subject to our verification and review process. You may be asked to provide additional documents to enable us to verify your income and your identity. This rate includes an Autopay APR reduction of 0.5%. By enrolling in Autopay your payments will be automatically deducted from your bank account. Selecting Autopay is optional. Annual Percentage Rate is inclusive of a loan origination fee, which is deducted from the loan proceeds. Late payments or subsequent charges and fees may increase the cost of your fixed rate loan. All loans made by WebBank, member FDIC. Please refer to Upgrade's Terms of Use and Borrower Agreement for all terms, conditions and requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum credit score: 620.
• Minimum credit history: None.
• Minimum annual income: $12,000.
• Max debt-to-income ratio: 45%.

Available Term Lengths

• 3 to 5 years

Fees

• Origination fee: 0% - 8%.
• Late fee: 5% of past due amount or $15, whichever is greater.

Disclaimer: Your loan amount will be determined based on your credit, income, and certain other information provided in your loan application. Not all applicants will qualify for the full amount. Loans are not available in West Virginia or Iowa. The minimum loan amount in MA is $7,000. The minimum loan amount in Ohio is $6,000. The minimum loan amount in NM is $5,001. The minimum loan amount in GA is $3,100. The full range of available rates varies by state. The average 3-year loan on Upstart will have an APR of 20% and 36 monthly payments of $35 per $1,000 borrowed. There is no down payment and no prepayment penalty. The average APR on Upstart is calculated based on 3-year rates offered in the last 1 month. 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.