PERSONAL LOANS
Upstart: BEST FOR LOW INTEREST RATES
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.
This lender is registered in states where it does business, has a Consumer Loan Company License and was vetted by the Bankrate Editorial team.
While Upstart won Bankrate's 2024 award for best personal loan for borrowers with bad credit, it can also be a great choice for excellent credit borrowers due its low interest rates. With such low rates available, it makes sense that many Upstart users on Bankrate consolidated debt with their loan.
- Have a valid email address
- Have a Social Security number
- Have a personal bank account
- Have steady income or job offer starting within 6 months
- Earn a minimum annual income of $12,000
- Up to 12% origination fee
- $15 returned check fee
- 5% or up to $15 late fee
- $10 one-time paper copies fee
One business day if accepted before 5 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday
Pros
- Low minimum APR
- Option to change payment dates
- Low minimum loan amount
Cons
- No joint loan options
- High origination fee
- High maximum 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.