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How Does LendingTree Get Paid?
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How Does LendingTree Get Paid?

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LenderUser ratingsAPR rangeLoan termsLoan amountsMin. credit scoreBest for...
Reach logo5.99% - 35.99% 24 to 60 months$3,500 - $40,000680Consolidating debtSee Personalized Results
Upstart logo6.40% - 35.99%36 and 60 months$1,000 - $50,000300Building creditSee Personalized Results
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6.99% - 35.99%24 to 60 months$2,000 - $50,000560Applicants with low credit scoresSee Personalized Results
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7.49% - 25.49%
(with autopay)
24 to 144 months$5,000 - $100,000Not specifiedApplicants with excellent creditSee Personalized Results
PenFed logo7.99% - 17.99%12 to 60 months$600 - $50,000700Small loan amountsSee Personalized Results
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7.99% - 24.99%36 to 84 months$2,500 - $40,000720No origination feesSee Personalized Results
LendingPoint logo7.99% - 35.99%24 to 72 months$2,000 - $36,500660Mid-sized expensesSee Personalized Results
Upgrade logo8.49% - 35.99% (with autopay)24 to 84 months$1,000 - $50,000580Flexible loan term durationsSee Personalized Results
SoFi logo8.99% - 25.81%
(with discounts)
24 to 84 months$5,000 - $100,000680Overall experienceSee Personalized Results
Best Egg logo8.99% - 35.99%36 to 60 months$2,000 - $50,000600Secured and unsecured loan optionsSee Personalized Results
Achieve logo8.99% - 35.99% 24 to 60 months$5,000 - $50,000620Same day credit approvalSee Personalized Results
LendingClub logo9.57% - 35.99%24 to 60 months$1,000 - $40,000600Applying with a co-borrowerSee Personalized Results
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9.95% - 35.95%12 to 60 months$2,000 - $35,000580Fast loan fundingSee Personalized Results
Happy Money logo11.72% - 24.67%24 to 60 months$5,000 - $40,000640Refinancing credit card debtSee Personalized Results
BHG Money logo13.39% - 24.91%36 to 120 months$10,000 - $200,000660Large loan amountsSee Personalized Results

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APR range5.99% - 35.99%
Loan amounts$3,500 - $40,000
Loan terms24 to 60 months
Origination fee0.00% - 8.00%
Min. credit score680

Table-3:

ProsCons

  Access to your free monthly credit score

  Ability to change your due date

  Fast funding

  May charge an origination fee of up to 8.00%

  Limited loan use

  Doesn't offer joint applications

Table-4:

Credit score rangeAverage APRAverage loan amount
720+14.80%$18,963
680-71923.48%$14,567
660-67932.06%$10,895
640-65945.00%$8,270
620-63958.69%$6,377
580-61989.33%$4,366
560-579127.20%$3,027
Less than 560165.66%$2,530

Table-5:

ProsCons
APRs
  • You can save money by comparison shopping for the lender that offers the lowest possible APR.
  • Generally, the interest rates are fixed, making it easier to budget.
  • Qualifying for lower APRs requires a strong credit profile, though you could always improve your credit score and reapply at a later date.
Repayment
  • Personal loans have a definite payment schedule, which means borrowers know exactly how long it’ll take to pay off what they owe.
  • Personal loans are generally unsecured, which means you don’t have to supply collateral.
  • Missing one personal loan payment could result in a defaulted debt, causing harm to your credit file and future creditworthiness.
  • While your personal property isn’t at risk with unsecured loans, you can still be sued by a debt collector if you fall behind on payments.
Amounts, fees
  • Many lenders allow you to borrow a wide variety of amounts for a wide variety of purposes.
  • There are plenty of no-fee lenders to choose from.
  • Some lenders charge an origination fee that can be as high as 12% of the loan amount.
  • Less scrupulous lenders hide fees or offer scant repayment protections.

Table-6:

Navy Federal Credit Union logo #1New auto loansUsed auto loansRefinance auto loans
Starting annual percentage rate (APR)4.54%5.44%4.54%
Loan termsUp to 96 monthsUp to 72 monthsUp to 96 months
Loan amountsNot disclosedNot disclosedMinimum of $5,000
See Auto Loan RatesSee Auto Loan RatesSee Refinance Rates

Table-7:

CarrierDomestic changeInternational changeSame-day change
Air New Zealand$50$100$0-$50
Alaska Airlines$0 (except Saver fares)N/A$25-$50
Allegiant$25N/AN/A
American Airlines$0$0-$650Starting at $50
ANA$0-$500$0-$500$0-$500
British Airways$0- $35$0- $35N/A
Cathay Pacific$0-$90$0-$90$0-$90
Delta Air Lines$0$0$75
easyJet£25- £54£25- £54£25- £54
El Al$0- $50$0- $50$0- $50
EmiratesNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specified
Etihad AirwaysNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specified
Frontier Airlines$0-79$0-79$79
Hainan AirlinesNot specified$200-$250Not specified
Hawaiian Airlines$0 (excluding Main Cabin Basic fares)$0 (excluding Main Cabin Basic fares)Not specified
JetBlue$0–$100$0–$200$75 (waived for Mosaic customers)
Korean Air$30$30N/A
Norwegian Air$0-$65$0-$65$0-$65
Qatar Airways$0-$25$0-$25$0-$100
Ryanair$45-$60$45-$60$45-$60
Singapore Airlines$0 (first change)$0 (first change)$0 (first change)
Southwest Airlines$0$0$0
Spirit Airlines$0 - $119$0 - $119$199
Thai Airways$125 USD + 30 SGD$125 USD + 30 SGD$125 USD + 30 SGD
Turkish AirlinesTRY 350TRY 350TRY 400
United Airlines$0$0 Up to $75 depending on status
WestJet$0 CAD - $590 CAD$0 CAD - $590 CAD$0 CAD - $590 CAD

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ProsCons
Personal loan for debt consolidation
  • • Fixed APR and monthly payments
  • • Potentially lower APR than what you’re currently paying
  • • APRs can run high for fair and bad credit borrowers
  • • Subject to fees, like loan origination fee and prepayment penalty
  • • Bad credit borrowers may not qualify at all
Balance transfer credit card
  • • Some cards have introductory 0% APR periods, which can last as long as 20 months
  • • Potentially lower APR than what you’re currently paying on your credit cards
  • • Variable APR
  • • Can only be used for consolidating credit card debt
  • • Intro offers reserved for borrowers with strong credit
  • • May be subject to a balance transfer fee of 3% to 5%
Home equity loans
  • • Fixed APR and monthly payments
  • • Interest rates are typically lower than with unsecured debt
  • • Can consolidate a large amount at once
  • • Only homeowners are eligible
  • • You run the risk of going into foreclosure if you fail to pay
  • • You could go underwater on your home, taking out more money than it’s worth
  • • Subject to closing costs
401(k) loan
  • • No credit check needed
  • • Interest rates are low
  • • Borrowing from and paying interest to yourself rather than a lender or bank
  • • Some plans servicers don’t permit 401(k) loans
  • • Payments are made with after-tax dollars, and you’re taxed again during retirement
  • • If you default on the loan, the amount is subject to income tax and a 10% penalty
  • • If you lose employment, you may have to repay the loan in its entirety within a few months
Debt management plan
  • • Comes at low or no cost
  • • A credit counselor may be able to negotiate down fees and interest rates on your debts
  • • Consolidates many types of debts into one monthly payment
  • • Won’t affect credit score if you adhere to the plan
  • • Can only be used for unsecured debts
  • • You’ll likely have to stop using or close your credit cards
  • • Can take up to five years to complete, in which time you can’t take out credit

ImprovementsRepairs
  • Constructing a deck
  • Building an extension 
  • Installing a new roof
  • Putting in new wiring or plumbing
  • Paving a driveway
  • Re-staining a deck
  • Painting the house
  • Clearing the gutters
  • Fixing a leak
  • Patching a driveway

Starting APRMin. credit scoreLoan termsLoan amounts
5.20%51024-84 months$7,500+
5.24%Not specified12-120 monthsNot specified
5.29%50024-84 monthsNot specified
Gravity Lending4.29%51036-72 monthsNot specified
Caribou6.47%58148-84 months$7,500+
5.99%None24-96 months$10,000-$100,000
5.44%Not specifiedNot specifiedNot specified

ProsCons

  Low maximum interest rate of 18.00%

  Long repayment terms, up to 180 months

  Small borrowing minimum of $250

  Charges a $29 late fee

  Must be connected to the military to be eligible

  Unclear on some personal loan qualification requirements


LenderUser ratingsBest for…APR rangeLoan amountsTime to funding
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Low credit scores9.95% - 35.95%$2,000 to $35,000Next business daySee Offers
Best Egg logoWide range of loan amounts8.99% - 35.99%$2,000 to $50,000One to three business daysSee Offers
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No origination fees7.99% - 24.99%$2,500 to $40,000Next business daySee Offers
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Long loan terms7.49% - 25.49% (with autopay)$5,000 to $100,000Same-day funding availableSee Offers
OneMain Financial logo
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Small loans18.00% - 35.99%$1,500 to $20,000Next business daySee Offers
SoFi logoLarge loan amounts8.99% - 25.81% (with discounts)$5,000 to $100,000Same-day funding availableSee Offers
Upgrade logoFlexible repayment terms8.49% - 35.99% (with autopay)$1,000 to $50,000Next business daySee Offers
Upstart logoBuilding credit6.40% - 35.99%$1,000 to $50,000Next business daySee Offers

LenderUser ratingsBest forAnnual percentage rate (APR)Minimum credit scoreLoan amountsLoan terms
Best Egg logoQuick funding timeline8.99%-35.99%600$2,000 to $50,00036 to 60 months
LendingPoint logoFair credit borrowers7.99%-35.99%660$2,000 to $36,50024 to 72 months
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Longest loan terms9.49%-25.49% (with autopay)Not specified$5,000 to $100,00024 to 84 months
SoFi logoGood credit borrowers8.99%-25.81% (with autopay)680$5,000 to $100,00024 to 84 months
Upgrade logoSecured personal loans8.49%-35.99% (with autopay)580$1,000 to $50,00024 to 84 months
Upstart logoPoor credit borrowers6.40%-35.99%300$1,000 to $50,00036 and 60 months

Loan amounts
  • Minimum: $1,000
  • Maximum: Up to 100% cost of attendance
Variable APRStarting at 5.62% with autopay discount
Fixed APRStarting at 4.42% with autopay discount
Terms5, 7, 10, 12, 15 years
Origination feeNone
Minimum credit score650

Financial liabilityFinancial LiabilityOwnership
Promissory note
  • A promise to pay back the loan
Mortgage
  • An agreement to give up the house if you don’t repay the loan
Title
  • A legal concept, not a document
  • Can only be transferred via deed

Max. amountStarting at $25,000 (no published maximum)
Term lengthUp to 60 months
Starting interest rate7.50%
Min. credit scoreNot disclosed
Min. time in business2 years

ProsCons

  Fully online experience

  Offers loans to applicants with bad credit scores

  Seven-day return policy

  Financing offer valid for 30 days

  Loans limited to cars purchased through Carvana

  High delivery and shipping fees

  Can’t negotiate car prices


ProsCons

 Faster approval

 Cookie-cutter approval standards

 Online status checks

 Electronic communication delays

 Electronic signings

 Security and privacy risks

 Less paperwork

 Lack of in-person contact options


Loan amounts$5,000 to $1,500,000
Starting interest rateFactor rates from 1.10 to 1.40
Term lengthUp to 15 months
Min. credit score500
Min. time in businessSix months

What you want to knowCalculation stepThe mathWhat the results mean
If my “front-end” DTI ratio is 28%, what monthly payment can I afford?Multiply your monthly income by 28%6,250 x 0.28 = $1,750Your monthly mortgage payment, including taxes and insurance, shouldn't exceed $1,750.
If my “back-end” DTI ratio is 36%, what monthly payment can I afford?Multiply your monthly income by 36%6,250 x 0.36 = $2,250Your total monthly debt, including your mortgage payment, shouldn't exceed $2,250.

A home equity loan is best if:A HELOC is best if:

  You want money in one lump sum

  You want access to funds as needed

  You want a fixed interest rate

  You’re OK with a variable rate

  You want a predictable monthly payment

  You want to make payments only on the amount you use

  You need all the money immediately

  You want the flexibility to access funds, pay them off and reuse them


What’s the difference between open-end and closed-end credit?
An open-end credit transaction is one that allows you to continuously borrow money up to a predetermined limit. You only have to repay what you borrow.A closed-end credit transaction is one that provides a lump sum of money upfront. Then, you’ll repay that lump sum in installments over a certain period of time.
Personal lines of credit, credit cards and HELOCs are examples of open-end credit.Personal loans, auto loans and mortgages are examples of closed-end credit.

Secured business loanUnsecured business loan
Loan termsCollateral can allow for longer repayment termsTypically short term due to increased risk for the lender
Interest rateInterest rates tend to be lower because of reduced lender riskInterest rates tend to be higher for business loans without collateral
Credit scoreLenders may be more lenient on credit scores with the additional security of collateralLenders tend to have high credit score minimums without collateral

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Balance transfer credit cardIntro balance transfer APRBalance transfer feeSavings
Discover it® Balance Transfer0% Intro APR for 18 months. Then a 17.24% - 28.24% Variable APR3% intro balance transfer fee, up to 5% fee on future balance transfers (see terms)* = $180$1,163
First Tech Choice Rewards World Mastercard®N/A Then a 13.50 to 18.00% APR based on your credit worthiness APR applies.$0$1,222
Wells Fargo Reflect® Card0% intro APR for 21 months from account opening on qualifying balance transfers. Then a 18.24%, 24.74%, or 29.99% Variable APR applies5%, min $5 = $300$1,060
BankAmericard® credit card0% Intro APR for 18 billing cycles for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days. Then a 16.24% - 26.24% Variable APR on balance transfers applies.3% intro fee for 60 days, then 4%. = $180$1,164
Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card0% Intro APR for 15 billing cycles for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days. Then a 18.24% - 28.24% Variable APR on balance transfers applies.3% for 60 days from account opening, then 4% = $180$1,162
Navy Federal Platinum Credit Card0.99% introductory APR for 12 months for balance transfers requested within 60 days of account opening. Then a 11.24% to 18.00% (variable) applies.$0$1,176
U.S. Bank Business Platinum Card0% intro APR on balance transfers for 18 billing cycles. Then a 17.24% to 26.24% APR applies.Either 3% of the amount of each transfer or $5 minimum, whichever is greater = $180$1,163
BankAmericard® Credit Card for Students0% Intro APR for 18 billing cycles for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days. Then a 16.24% - 26.24% Variable APR 3% intro fee for 60 days, then 4%. = $180$1,180
Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card0% Intro APR for 15 billing cycles for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days. Then 18.24% - 28.24% Variable APR on balance transfers3% for 60 days from account opening, then 4% = $180$1,088

Loan amountVariable rate standardVariable rate maximum (with current 8.5% prime rate)
$50,000 or lessBase* + 6.5%15%
$50,001 to $250,000Base* + 6.0%14.5%
$250,001 to $350,000Base* + 4.5%13%
Greater than $350,000Base* + 3.0%11.5%

RankMetroPercent of People Aged 65 or Older in Job at Risk of ExposureNumber of People Aged 65 or Older in Job at Risk of ExposurePercent of Remaining People Aged 65 Who Live With Someone in Job at Risk of ExposureNumber of Remaining People Aged 65 Who Live With Someone in Job at Risk of ExposurePercent of People Aged 65 or Older Who Live an Institutional SettingNumber of People Aged 65 or Older Who Live an Institutional Setting
1Hartford, Conn.8.80%17,4584.70%9,1873.70%7,371
2Boston8.70%64,5805.00%37,6602.90%21,902
3Philadelphia8.80%83,5004.00%38,0543.30%30,755
4Minneapolis9.20%46,0563.80%18,9363.00%15,078
5Cleveland8.90%32,5853.70%13,5023.00%10,960
6Baltimore8.50%34,8564.10%16,7412.70%10,994
7Cincinnati8.00%24,6463.70%11,3983.50%10,905
7New York8.60%260,6513.90%118,4252.70%83,112
7Providence, R.I.8.10%22,1283.40%9,2043.70%10,145
10Pittsburgh8.10%35,6313.60%15,7753.00%13,160

Late payment feeIf you fall behind on payments, your lender may charge you a late fee. Typically, late fees can run between 3% to 5% of your overdue monthly payment amount.
Loan origination feeThe origination fee, if included, is typically equal to 1% to 12% of the total amount of the loan. It's a processing or administrative fee that is typically deducted upfront from the total amount you're borrowing.
Prepayment penalty feeYou could be charged a prepayment penalty for paying off your loan ahead of time. However, most lenders don’t charge this fee for personal loans.

ImprovementsRepairs
  • Constructing a deck
  • Building an extension 
  • Installing a new roof
  • Putting in new wiring or plumbing
  • Paving a driveway
  • Re-staining a deck
  • Painting the house
  • Clearing the gutters
  • Fixing a leak
  • Patching a driveway

Land equity loansHome equity loans
Collateral typeLand onlyHome and land
Loan terms
  • Up to 15 years for a land equity line of credit
  • Up to 20 years through a cash-out refinance
  • Up to one year for construction loans
Up to 30 years
Equity needed65% to 85% LTV or lessUp to 100% LTV
Types of lenders offering loansCredit unions and niche lendersNational lenders