PERSONAL LOANS
UPGRADE: BEST FOR BUYING BOAT ACCESSORIES
Bankrate Score = 4.7/5
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The annual percentage (APR) includes your interest rate, plus any loan fees. It reflects the total cost of borrowing.
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Upgrade’s low minimum loan amount makes it a good choice if you want to finance some bells and whistles for your new boat. Whether it’s a GPS fish finder to help you catch the “big one” or fenders to prevent dents, Upgrade’s $1,000 minimum should cover the costs. If you don’t qualify for a boat loan on your own, Upgrade allows joint applicants.
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- At least 18 years old
- Valid email address
- Valid bank account
- Origination fee of 1.85%-9.99%
- $10 late fee
- $10 returned check fee
Up to four business days; up to two weeks if sent directly to creditors
Pros
- Secured and joint loans offered
- Rate discounts
- Low loan amount minimum
Cons
- No payment date flexibility
- Origination fee
- Creditworthiness requirements not disclosed
Personal loans made through Upgrade feature Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) of 9.99%-35.99%. All personal loans have a 1.85% to 9.99% origination fee, which is deducted from the loan proceeds. Lowest rates require Autopay and paying off a portion of existing debt directly. Loans feature repayment terms of 24 to 84 months. For example, if you receive a $10,000 loan with a 36-month term and a 17.59% APR (which includes a 13.94% 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 $341.48. Over the life of the loan, your payments would total $12,293.46. 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 bank partners. Information on Upgrade's bank partners can be found at https://www.upgrade.com/bank-partners/.