What is the easiest bank to get a personal loan from?
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Adam McCann, Financial Writer
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The easiest banks to get a personal loan from are USAA and Wells Fargo. USAA does not disclose a minimum credit score requirement, but their website indicates they consider people with scores below 640, so even people with bad credit may be able to qualify. You do need to be a member of the military community, though.
Wells Fargo normally requires a credit score of 660 for their unsecured personal loans. However, they also offer secured personal loans that are available even with lower scores. Wells Fargo's secured loans require collateral in the form of money in a Wells Fargo savings account or CD.
Most banks that offer personal loans require a credit score of at least 660. Some require even higher scores, like Citizens Bank (680) and Barclays (700).
Easiest Banks to Get a Personal Loan From
| Bank | WH Rating | Minimum credit score |
| USAA | 4.3 | Not disclosed |
| Wells Fargo | 4.2 | 660 |
| American Express | 4.05 | 660 |
| Discover | 4.4 | 660 |
| TD Bank | 4.25 | Not disclosed |
These credit score requirements are either official info from the lender or the consensus of third-party sources.
The average person's credit score is over 660, which puts them in a decent position to qualify for a personal loan from most banks. But if your score is lower, you can apply with USAA or get a secured loan from Wells Fargo.
You might also want to look outside of banks. Some credit unions and online lenders offer better chances of being approved with bad credit. For example, Avant's minimum score requirement is reportedly 600 and LendingPoint's is 585.
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