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Qualifications

• Minimum credit score: 660.

• Several years of credit history; excellent-credit borrowers have at least five, according to LightStream.

• Multiple account types within your credit history, like credit cards, a car loan or other installment loan and a mortgage.

• Strong payment history with few or no delinquencies.

• Investments, retirement savings or other evidence of an ability to save money.

• Enough income to pay existing debts and a new LightStream loan.

Pros

• No fees.

• Competitive rates among online lenders.

• Rate discount for autopay.

• Special features including rate beat program and satisfaction guarantee.

Cons

• No option to pre-qualify on its website.

• Requires several years of credit history.

Disclaimer

Your loan terms are not guaranteed and may vary based on loan purpose, length of loan, loan amount, credit history and payment method (AutoPay or Invoice). Rate quote includes AutoPay discount. AutoPay discount is only available when selected prior to loan funding. To obtain a loan, you must complete an application on LightStream.com, which may affect your credit score. You may be required to verify income, identity and other stated application information. Payment example: Monthly payments for a $5,000 loan at 12.8% APR with a term of 3 years would result in 36 monthly payments of $168. Some additional conditions and limitations apply. Advertised rates and terms are subject to change without notice. SunTrust now Truist is an Equal Housing Lender. © 2020 Truist Financial Corporation. SunTrust®, Truist, LightStream®, the LightStream logo, and the SunTrust logo are service marks of Truist Financial Corporation. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Lending services provided by SunTrust now Truist Bank.

Qualifications

• Minimum credit score: 680, but typically 700 or higher.

• Minimum annual income: None; borrowers' average is over $100,000.

Pros

• Soft credit check with pre-qualify.

• Flexible payment options.

• Offers member perks.

Cons

• Does not offer direct payment to creditors with debt consolidation loans.

• Does not offer refinance options.

Disclaimer

Fixed rates from 5.99% APR to 18.53% APR (with AutoPay). SoFi rate ranges are current as of September 18, 2020 and are subject to change without notice. Not all rates and amounts available in all states. See Personal Loan eligibility details. Not all applicants qualify for the lowest rate. If approved for a loan, to qualify for the lowest rate, you must have a responsible financial history and meet other conditions. Your actual rate will be within the range of rates listed above and will depend on a variety of factors, including evaluation of your credit worthiness, income, and other factors. See APR examples and terms. The SoFi 0.25% AutoPay interest rate reduction requires you to agree to make monthly principal and interest payments by an automatic monthly deduction from a savings or checking account. The benefit will discontinue and be lost for periods in which you do not pay by automatic deduction from a savings or checking account.

Qualifications

• Minimum credit score: 680.

• Must be 18 or over, 19 in Alabama and 21 in Mississippi and Puerto Rico.

• Must have a valid U.S. bank account and Social Security or Individual Tax I.D. Number.

• May need to provide proof of income, including recent pay stubs or bank statements.

Pros

• No fees.

• Competitive rates among online lenders.

• Wide variety of repayment term options.

• Rate discount for autopay.

• Offers direct payment to creditors for debt consolidation loans.


Cons

• No co-sign, joint or secured loan option.

• Funding could take up to four business days.

Disclaimer

Your loan terms are not guaranteed and are subject to our verification of your identity and credit information. To obtain a loan, you must submit additional documentation including an application that may affect your credit score. The availability of a loan offer and the terms of your actual offer will vary due to a number of factors, including your loan purpose and our evaluation of your creditworthiness. Rates will vary based on many factors, such as your creditworthiness (for example, credit score and credit history) and the length of your loan (for example, rates for 36 month loans are generally lower than rates for 72 month loans). Your maximum loan amount may vary depending on your loan purpose, income and creditworthiness. Your verifiable income must support your ability to repay your loan. Marcus by Goldman Sachs is a brand of Goldman Sachs Bank USA and all loans are issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Applications are subject to additional terms and conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum credit score required: 660; borrowers' average score is about 750.

• Minimum credit history: Not provided.

• Maximum debt-to-income ratio: Not provided.

Pros

• No origination fee.

• Option to directly pay creditors.

• Flexible payment options.

Cons

• Charges late fees.

• No refinancing option.

Disclaimer

This is not a commitment to lend from Discover Personal Loans. Your approval for a loan is determined once you apply and is based on your application information and credit history. Your APR will be between 6.99-24.99% based upon creditworthiness at time of application. Not all applications will be approved.

Qualifications

• Minimum credit score: 580.

• Minimum credit history: none, this lender accepts borrowers with credit history too limited to produce a FICO score.

• Minimum gross income: $12,000.

• Employment: Full-time job, full-time job offer starting in 6 months, a regular part-time job, or another source of regular income.

• Must have U.S. residential street address where borrower resides (unless military personnel on active duty).

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Valid email account required.

• Personal bank account with U.S. routing number required.

Pros

• Accepts borrowers new to credit.

• Able to fund loans within one business day.

• Offers direct payment to creditors with some debt consolidation loans.

Cons

• Borrowers can choose from only two repayment term options.

• Charges origination fee.

Disclaimer

1)This offer is conditioned on final approval based on our consideration and verification of financial and non-financial information. Rate and loan amount are subject to change based upon information received in your full application. This offer may be accepted only by the person identified in this offer, who is old enough to legally enter into contract for the extension of credit, a US citizen or permanent resident, and a current resident of the US. Duplicate offers received are void. Closing your loan is contingent on your meeting our eligibility requirements, our verification of your information, and your agreement to the terms and conditions on the www.upstart.com website. 2) § 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. 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 $5,100. The minimum loan amount in GA is $3,100. 3) ‡ The full range of available rates varies by state. The average 3-year loan offered across all lenders using the Upstart platform will have an APR of 15% and 36 monthly payments of $33 per $1,000 borrowed. There is no down payment and no prepayment penalty. Average APR 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum credit score of 580.

• At least $20,000 in gross annual income.

Pros

• Able to fund loans within one business day.

• Soft credit check with pre-qualification.

• Option to change your payment date.

Cons

• Charges origination fee.

• No option to include co-signer.

Disclaimer

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. Minimum loan amounts may vary by state. If approved, the actual rate and loan amount that a customer qualifies for may vary based on credit determination and other factors. An administration fee of up to 4.75% will be deducted from the loan proceeds. Avant branded credit products are issued by Webbank, member FDIC

Qualifications

• Minimum credit score: 640; borrower average is 700.

• Minimum credit history: 3 years and 3 accounts.

• Minimum income: No minimum income requirement; borrower average is $80,000. Borrower must have enough cash flow to cover current financial obligations.

• Minimum debt-to-income ratio: 40% or 65% including a mortgage; borrower average is 40%.

• Employment: Must provide proof of income.

• Must provide valid U.S. address and social security number.

Pros

• Competitive rates among fair-credit lenders.

• Able to fund loans within one business day.

• Secured loan option for homeowners.

Cons

• Charges origination fee.

• Charges $15 late fee.

• Does not offer direct payment to creditors with debt consolidation loans.

• Borrowers can choose from only two repayment term options.

Disclaimer

*Trustpilot TrustScore as of June 2020. Best Egg loans are unsecured personal loans made by Cross River Bank, a New Jersey State Chartered Commercial Bank, Member FDIC. “Best Egg” is a trademark of Marlette Funding, LLC. All uses of “Best Egg” refer to “the Best Egg personal loan” and/or “Best Egg on behalf of Cross River Bank, as originator of the Best Egg personal loan,” as applicable. The term, amount and APR of any loan we offer to you will depend on your credit sc-ore, income, debt payment obligations, loan amount, credit history and other factors. Your loan agreement will contain specific terms and conditions. The timing of available funds upon loan approval may vary depending upon your bank’s policies. Loan amounts range from $2,000–$35,000. Residents of Massachusetts have a minimum loan amount of $6,500 ; New Mexico and Ohio, $5,000; and Georgia, $3,000. For a second Best Egg loan, your total existing Best Egg loan balances cannot exceed $50,000. Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) range from 5.99%–29.99%. The APR is the cost of credit as a yearly rate and reflects both your interest rate and an origination fee of 0.99%–6.99% of your loan amount, which will be deducted from any loan proceeds you receive. The origination fee on a loan term 4-years or longer will be at least 4.99%. Your loan term will impact your APR, which may be higher than our lowest advertised rate. You need a minimum 700 FICO® score and a minimum individual annual income of $100,000 to qualify for our lowest APR. To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. What this means for you: When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may also ask to see your driver’s license or other identifying documents.

Qualifications

• Minimum credit score: 640; borrower average is 726.

• Minimum credit history: 2 years.

• Minimum income: No minimum income requirement; borrower average is $113,000.

• Maximum debt-to-income ratio: 50% (excluding mortgage); borrower average is 18% with housing payment.

• No bankruptcies filed within the past year.

• At least three open accounts on credit report.

• Fewer than five credit bureau inquiries in the last six months.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Must provide social security number and a U.S. bank account.


Pros

• Option to change your payment date.

• Offers joint loan.

• Offers wide range of loan amounts. 


Cons

• No rate discount for autopay.

• Charges origination and late fees.

• Borrowers can choose from only two repayment term options.

Disclaimer

For example, a three-year $10,000 personal loan would have an interest rate of 11.74% and a 5.00% origination fee for an annual percentage rate (APR) of 15.34% APR. You would receive $9,500 and make 36 scheduled monthly payments of $330.90. A five-year $10,000 personal loan would have an interest rate of 11.99% and a 5.00% origination fee with a 14.27% APR. You would receive $9,500 and make 60 scheduled monthly payments of $222.39. Origination fees vary between 2.41%-5%. Personal loan APRs through Prosper range from 7.95% to 35.99%, with the lowest rates for the most creditworthy borrowers. Eligibility for personal loans up to $40,000 depends on the information provided by the applicant in the application form. Eligibility for personal loans 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 personal loans made by WebBank, Member FDIC.

Qualifications

• Minimum credit score of 640.

• Minimum credit history: 3 years.

• Minimum annual income: $40,000.

• Debt-to-income ratio: less than 50%.

Pros

• Competitive rates among similar lenders.

• Offers online educational resources.

• Offers direct payment to creditors with debt consolidation loans.

Cons

• No co-sign or secured loan option.

• Charges origination fee.

Disclaimer

This does not constitute an actual commitment to lend or an offer to extend credit. Upon submitting a loan application, you may be asked to provide additional documents to enable us to verify your income, assets, and financial condition. Your interest rate and terms for which you are approved will be shown to you as part of the online application process. Most applicants will receive a variety of loan offerings to choose from, with varying loan amounts and interest rates. Borrower subject to a loan origination fee, which is deducted from the loan proceeds. Refer to full borrower agreement for all terms, conditions and requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum credit score: None.

• Maximum debt-to-income ratio: None.

• Minimum income: Not disclosed; average is $45,000.

Pros

• Option to choose your payment date.

• Offers joint and secured loans.

• Able to fund a loan the same or next business day.

• Offers online educational resources.

Cons

• Rates are high compared to other online lenders.

• Charges origination fee.

• Does not offer direct payment to creditors on debt consolidation loans.

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 $25 to $400. Percentage-based fees vary by state ranging from 1% to 10% 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

• Minimum credit score: 580.

• Minimum annual income: None; average borrower income is $87,000.

• Minimum credit history: 3 years.

• Minimum number of accounts on credit history: 2.

• Minimum monthly free cash flow: $800.

• Maximum debt-to-income ratio: Varies between 55% and 65% including the loan you’re applying for and mortgage payments. To see your post-loan DTI, calculate your monthly payments on a personal loan, and then add them to your debt-to-income calculation.

• Average loan amount is $10,000.

• Average repayment term is 40 months.

Pros

• Allows secured, co-signed and joint loans.

• Offers rate discount with direct payment to creditors on debt consolidation loans.

• Rate discount for autopay.

Cons

• Charges origination fee.

• Charges late fee.

Disclaimer

Personal loans made through Upgrade feature APRs of 7.99%-35.97%. All personal loans have a 2.9% to 8% origination fee, which is deducted from the loan proceeds. Lowest rates require Autopay and paying off a portion of existing debt directly. For example, if you receive a $10,000 loan with a 36-month term and a 17.98% APR (which includes a 14.32% yearly interest rate and a 5% one-time origination fee), you would receive $9,500 in your account and would have a required monthly payment of $343.33. Over the life of the loan, your payments would total $12,359.97. The APR on your loan may be higher or lower and your loan offers may not have multiple term lengths available. Actual rate depends on credit score, credit usage history, loan term, and other factors. Late payments or subsequent charges and fees may increase the cost of your fixed rate loan. There is no fee or penalty for repaying a loan early. Personal loans issued by Upgrade's lending partners. Information on Upgrade's lending partners can be found at https://www.upgrade.com/lending-partners/. Accept your loan offer and your funds will be sent to your bank or designated account within one (1) business day of clearing necessary verifications. Availability of the funds is dependent on how quickly your bank processes the transaction. From the time of approval, funds should be available within four (4) business days. Funds sent directly to pay off your creditors may take up to 2 weeks to clear, depending on the creditor.

Qualifications

• Minimum credit score of 585; borrowers’ average is 670. LendingPoint uses the FICO 9 credit scoring model.

• At least $35,000 in annual income; average customer earns $85,000.

• Debt-to-income ratio of less than 40%; average customer is 15%.

Pros

• Soft credit check with pre-qualification.

• Option to change your payment date.

• Can fund a loan the business day after approval.

Cons

• No co-signed or joint loan option.

• Rates are high compared to other bad-credit and online lenders.

• Reports payments to two of the three major credit bureaus.

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.