Does a USAA personal loan help build credit? This question is about USAA

Does a USAA personal loan help build credit?

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Rick Bormin, Personal Loans Moderator

@rhandoo2020 • 09/23/22 This answer was first published on 09/23/22. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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A USAA personal loan does help you build credit, as long as you make the monthly payments on time. If you do make payments on time, USAA will relay positive information to all three major credit bureaus each month, which will improve your credit score.

You can try the free credit score simulator on WalletHub to get a better idea of how a USAA loan might impact your credit-building efforts in particular. Just keep in mind that a USAA loan can also hurt your credit. The company will perform a hard inquiry into your credit history when you apply, which will likely lower your score by about 5 - 10 points. Your score will also drop due to any payments that are 30+ days late, as well as the loan adding to your overall debt load.

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What credit score is needed for a personal loan?

The minimum credit score for personal loan approval is 580, depending on the lender. That means it is possible to get an unsecured personal loan with a bad credit score, though such a loan will likely have an origination fee.

For your reference, WalletHub researched some of the most popular lenders to find out more about their specific loan requirements.

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What are the personal loan requirements?

Major personal loan requirements include being at least 18 years old, having a bank account, having a good credit history, and having enough income or assets to afford monthly loan payments. Specific personal loan requirements vary by lender, however. Avant requires a credit score of 600 or higher, for example, while Prosper sets the bar at 640 and SoFi asks for 680. Most lenders don’t disclose annual income requirements, but two exceptions are LendingPoint ($20,000+)...

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How do you get a personal loan from a bank?

To get a personal loan from a bank, first check your credit score, then compare available offers to find the best rates, fees and payoff periods. After that, check for pre-qualification, submit an application either online or in person and wait for a decision. The steps may not sound all that complex, but preparing to get a loan can be time consuming.

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