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Online loan questions, answered

Browse questions about the website, requests, eligibility and loan terms. Lenders and providers determine their own processes.

Requests and funding

How much can I request online?

The partner service accepts requests from $200 to $5,000. This is a request range, not a promise of funding. A lender may offer a lower amount or decline your request. Limits depend on the loan product, your circumstances and your state; payday loan limits may be much lower.

Can I get a same-day loan or instant funding?

Same-day approval or funding is not guaranteed. Timing depends on the lender’s decision, any documents it needs, when you accept the agreement and your bank’s processing schedule. Weekends, holidays and additional verification may delay a transfer.

Are instant approval or guaranteed approval loans available here?

We do not guarantee instant approval or approval for every applicant. A lender may need to verify your identity, income or other details before deciding. An initial response or prequalification is not necessarily final approval, and approval is separate from the transfer of funds.

Can I request a $500, $1,000 or $5,000 loan?

Those amounts fall within the partner form’s $200–$5,000 request range. Select the range that contains the amount you need. Exact amounts, loan types and eligibility depend on the lender and your state. The maximum request amount is not available from every lender or for every product.

Does submitting a request mean I have accepted a loan?

Submitting a request is not the same as accepting a loan agreement. You may be asked to continue with a lender or another provider. Read the terms at each step, and review the loan agreement before deciding whether to accept it.

Eligibility and availability

Can I request a loan with bad credit?

You can submit a request, but bad credit may limit your options or increase your borrowing costs. Lenders set their own criteria and may consider your income, existing debts and credit history. Submitting the form does not guarantee a match, an offer or approval.

Can I request a loan if I am self-employed or unemployed?

The lender decides which income sources it accepts. If you are self-employed, it may ask for bank statements or other evidence of income. If you are unemployed, it may assess other income you receive. Neither status guarantees eligibility, and the form is not a promise of a loan without income verification.

Are all loan types available in every state?

No. Product availability, loan limits and lender participation vary by state. Personal, installment or payday options described on this page may not be available to you. Your request may not result in any offer.

Loan types, costs and repayment

What is the difference between personal, installment and payday loans?

A personal loan describes borrowing for personal expenses. An installment loan is repaid through a series of scheduled payments, and many personal loans are installment loans. A payday loan is typically a smaller, short-term loan due around your next payday, often in one payment. These categories can overlap, so compare the actual agreement.

Are cash advance loans the same as payday loans?

A payday loan may be described as a cash advance loan, but “cash advance” can also mean a credit card advance or an advance on earned wages. These products have different costs and repayment rules. Check the actual agreement; this form does not promise every type of cash advance service.

Can an installment loan have monthly payments?

It can, but not every installment loan uses monthly payments. The agreement may specify a different frequency. Check the amount and date of each payment, the number of installments and whether the rate or payment can change before accepting.

What APR, fees and repayment terms will I receive?

The lender determines your APR, fees, payment amounts and repayment schedule. There is no single rate or term for every borrower or loan type. Review the lender’s disclosures and total amount repayable before accepting an offer. FastLoansUp does not set these terms.

Privacy and credit checks

Will a loan request affect my credit score?

The request process may involve a soft credit inquiry, but a lender may also perform a hard inquiry when reviewing an application. A hard inquiry can affect your credit score. Read the credit authorization in the form and ask the lender which checks it will use before proceeding.

Can I get a loan with no credit check?

FastLoansUp does not promise no credit check loans. A soft inquiry and a hard inquiry are different types of credit checks; a soft inquiry is not the same as no check. The provider or lender may review your credit as described in the form’s authorization. Confirm the process before applying.

Who receives the information I enter in the form?

The embedded form is operated by a third-party provider. Information you submit may be shared with lenders and other partners as described in the form’s privacy notices and authorizations. Review those notices, including any contact permissions, before submitting your details.

About the service

Is FastLoansUp a direct lender?

No. FastLoansUp is an affiliate website that provides loan information and access to a third-party loan request form. We do not lend money, approve applications or set loan terms. We may earn a commission from our partners when you use their services.

Is a home improvement loan the same as a mortgage loan?

No. Using a personal loan for a permitted home repair is different from getting a mortgage to buy or refinance a home. This page presents a $200–$5,000 request form for personal, installment and payday options; it is not advertised as a mortgage application. For mortgage loans, home equity financing or mortgage refinancing, use a provider that specifically offers the product you need.

For an existing loan, use the lender’s contact details in your agreement. See Help & contact for other questions.