7 Best Personal Loans for Veterans, Plus Other Financial Help

Qualifications

• Minimum credit score of 600.
• At least $20,000 in annual income.
• Debt-to-income ratio of less than 35%.
• Live in the District of Columbia or one of the states where LendingPoint operates.

Available Term Lengths

• 2 to 4 years

Fees

• Origination fee: 0% - 6%.
• Late fee: $30 after 15-day grace period.

Disclaimer: Loan approval is not guaranteed. Actual loan offers and loan amounts, terms and annual percentage rates (“APR”) may vary based upon LendingPoint's proprietary scoring and underwriting system's review of your credit, financial condition, other factors, and supporting documents or information you provide. Origination or other fees from 0% to 6% may apply depending upon your state of residence. Upon LendingPoint's final underwriting approval to fund a loan, said funds are often sent via ACH the next non-holiday business day. LendingPoint makes loan offers from $2,000 to $25,000, at rates ranging from a low of 15.49% APR to a high of 34.99% APR, with terms from 24 to 48 months.

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: $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: None, average is 600 to 650.
• Minimum credit history: Not provided.
• Minimum annual income: None, average is $49,000.

Available Term Lengths

• 2 to 5 years

Fees

• Origination fee: Varies by state.

Disclaimer: Not all applicants will qualify for larger loan amounts or most favorable loan terms. Loan approval and actual loan terms depend on your ability to meet our credit standards (including a responsible credit history, sufficient income after monthly expenses, and availability of collateral). Larger loan amounts require a first lien on a motor vehicle no more than ten years old, that meets our value requirements, titled in your name with valid insurance. Maximum annual percentage rate (APR) is 35.99%, subject to state restrictions. APRs are generally higher on loans not secured by a vehicle. Depending on the state where you open your loan, the origination fee may be either a flat amount or a percentage of your loan amount. Flat fee amounts vary by state, ranging from $30 to $150. Percentage-based fees vary by state ranging from 1% to 5% of your loan amount subject to certain state limits on the fee amount. Active duty military, their spouse or dependents covered under the Military Lending Act may not pledge any vehicle as collateral for a loan. OneMain loan proceeds cannot be used for postsecondary educational expenses as defined by the CFPB’s Regulation Z, such as college, university or vocational expenses; for any business or commercial purpose; to purchase securities; or for gambling or illegal purposes. Borrowers in these states are subject to these minimum loan sizes: Alabama: $2,100. California: $3,000. Georgia: Unless you are a present customer, $3,100 minimum loan amount. Ohio: $2,000. Virginia: $2,600. Borrowers (other than present customers) in these states are subject to these maximum unsecured loan sizes: Florida: $8,000. Iowa: $8,500. Maine: $7,000. Mississippi: $7,500. North Carolina: $7,500. New York: $20,000. Texas: $8,000. West Virginia: $14,000. An unsecured loan is a loan which does not require you to provide collateral (such as a motor vehicle) to the lender.

Qualifications

• No minimum qualification requirements.
• Must meet membership requirements.

Available Term Lengths

• 1 to 5 years

Fees

• Origination fee: None.

Qualifications

• No minimum qualifications disclosed.

Available Term Lengths

• 1 to 7 years

Fees

• Origination fee: None.
• Late fee: 5% of payment amount.

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.