Avant personal loans: 2025 review

Where Avant falls short

• High fees and rates: Avant charges an administration fee of up to 9.99% of the loan amount, which works like an origination fee in the fact it's deducted from the loan proceeds upfront. The lender's highest advertised interest rates for personal loans can also make borrowing money especially costly.
• Lower maximum loan amounts: You won’t be able to borrow more than $35,000 with an Avant personal loan. That’s lower than the $50,000 other bad credit lenders like Upgrade and Best Egg offer. 
• No cosigners are allowed: Avant borrowers must qualify on their own — cosigners aren’t permitted. This may make it more difficult to qualify, even with Avant's low credit score requirement.

Avant customer resources

Customer support

Avant offers customer service support Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT.  

Digital experience

Avant’s mobile app is available in iOS and Android formats. Borrowers can manage their loans by viewing upcoming payments, making extra payments, and getting a payoff balance quote. 

Avant mobile app users give it a 4.8 star rating on both the App Store and Google Play. One note: The app can only be used for unsecured loan products.

Do you qualify for an Avant personal loan? 

You will need to go through standard steps to qualify for an Avant personal loan, including verifying your:

• Credit score, which must be at least 550.
• Identity, which can be done electronically.
• Residence, which must be in one of the 41 states serviced.
• Employment.
• Income, usually in the form of pay stubs.
• Banking information for the account that will be tied to your loan.

Avant’s origination team works with borrowers to gather any information needed to complete the loan, but it can help to come prepared. 

How to apply for a personal loan with Avant

The application process for Avant is done digitally. However, Avant’s support staff are available seven days a week if you have questions.

1. Get a quote: You can prequalify online without any impact to your credit score. The application typically takes a few minutes to complete.
2. Add information and finalize your application: Avant’s automated system generates an initial approval. According to its website, the decision may be provided within minutes. 
3. Review the loan details: Once you’re approved, you can track the progress of your application through the mobile app. Funds can be deposited into your bank account within one business day. 

Methodology

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