All credit tiers
Fair (580–669)
Good (670–739)
Excellent (740+)
SORTED BY: LOWEST APR
Lender Video Our score* APR range Loan amount Term Min. credit Origination fee Funding speed
Prosper
4.3 · 12,400 reviews
8.9/10our review 7.9%–29.9% $2,000–$50,000 24–60 mo 640 1.85%–9.99% 1–2 days
Discover
4.6 · 8,100 reviews
9.0/10our review 7.99%–24.99% $2,500–$40,000 36–84 mo 660 None 1–7 days
Happen Bank
4.0 · 1,900 reviews
8.0/10our review 9.99%–24.99% $1,000–$50,000 24–60 mo 620 None 2–4 days
Happy MoneyLOW MAX APR
4.4 · 3,200 reviews
8.8/10our review 11.72%–17.99% $5,000–$40,000 24–60 mo 640 0%–5% 2–5 days
Achieve
4.1 · 3,900 reviews
8.3/10our review 8.99%–29.99% $5,000–$50,000 24–60 mo 620 1.99%–6.99% 2–5 days
SoFiNO FEES
4.5 · 6,800 reviews
9.1/10our review 8.99%–29.99% $5,000–$100,000 24–84 mo 680 None Same day–4 days
Upgrade
4.0 · 4,600 reviews
7.8/10our review 8.49%–35.99% $1,000–$50,000 24–84 mo 580 1.85%–9.99% 1–4 days
Avant
3.9 · 2,400 reviews
7.5/10our review 9.95%–35.99% $2,000–$35,000 24–60 mo 580 Up to 4.75% 1–2 days
6.8/10our review 18.00%–35.99% $1,500–$20,000 24–60 mo No minimum 1%–10% Same day in branch

*Our score reflects Jesse and John's own review of each lender's terms, fees, and support — not a paid placement, and separate from the public review count shown for each lender.

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Four common situations and the lender we'd point you to for each.

best for excellent credit
SF
SoFi

No fees at all, and the largest loan amounts in our network if you need more than 0k.

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best for fair/building credit
U
Upgrade

580 minimum credit score — one of the most forgiving in our network.

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best for no origination fee
D
Discover

Zero origination fee and terms up to 84 months if you want a lower monthly payment.

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best for lowest max APR
HM
Happy Money

Caps out at 17.99% APR even for lower credit tiers — the tightest rate ceiling we've found.

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How a lender ends up on this table

We check every lender at least twice a year. We strip away the jargon and explain what you need to know, including what is good about the lender and what is not.

The order above is sorted by rate, not by who pays us the most. We have no visibility into the lenders' referral fees, so we have no financial reason to rank one above another.

— Jesse & John
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Will checking rates on multiple lenders hurt my credit? −
No. Every lender in this table lets you check your rate with a soft credit inquiry, which doesn't affect your score — even if you check several in one sitting.
Why do the same credit tiers get different rates at different lenders? −
Each lender uses its own risk model, so two lenders can weigh the same credit profile differently. That's exactly why comparing more than one is worth the extra two minutes — the "best" lender for your situation isn't the same for everyone.
Should I apply to more than one lender? −
We'd recommend checking your rate with a few, since it's a soft pull and won't cost you anything in credit score. Just be mindful that formally accepting more than one offer at once isn't necessary — pick the best real offer once you see them side by side.
How often is this table updated? −
We check every lender's rates, fees, and terms twice a year, and remove any lender whose terms stop making sense in between. If a rate looks off, it's worth double-checking directly with the lender before you apply.

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