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Upstart Review

Upstart is an online lending platform that has relaxed credit score requirements, competitive terms and fees, and an easy application process.

    Shannon Vissers
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Upstart

Total Rating 4.5
Interest Rates & Fees Excellent
Application Process Good
Sales & Advertising Transparency Excellent
Customer Service Good
Reviews, Complaints, & Testimonials Good

Upstart At A Glance

  • Personal loans that can be used for business purposes
  • Suitable for pre-revenue startups with no time in business
  • Possible to qualify with very poor credit or no credit

Shannon Vissers

Shannon Vissers

Lead Staff Writer at Merchant Maverick
Shannon has been writing for Merchant Maverick about small business software and financing since 2015. She started writing professionally about business topics in 2005. Shannon has been featured in the Washington Post, Reader's Digest, US News, MSN, Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, and other publications. She has a bachelor's degree in English from San Diego State University and currently resides in San Diego, California.
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After hours of in-depth research and evaluation, we can confidently recommend this brand to our readers. Get started today and see Upstart for yourself.

The Merchant Maverick Seal of Approval 🏆

Upstart


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After hours of in-depth research and evaluation, we can confidently recommend this brand to our readers. Get started today and see Upstart for yourself.

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