Qualify
Person reviewing financial documents at a clean desk with calculator

No Minimum

Credit Score

Funds in

24 Hours

No Hidden

Fees Ever

256-Bit

Encrypted

No Judgment. No Minimum Score.

A loan desk that
looks you in the eye.

Built for single parents, gig workers, and retirees on fixed income. See your real monthly payment before you fill out a single field.

47,000+ borrowers matched
Results in 60 seconds
Soft pull only

"I'd been turned down three times. Qualify showed me I had options I didn't know existed — and the calculator made it real before I even applied."

LR

Loretta R.

Home care aide, Memphis TN

Loan Calculator
LIVE

Estimated Monthly Payment

$40/mo

Based on 24.99% APR — your actual rate may be lower

$1,000
$300$5,000
36 months
6 mo1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr

Total Repaid

$1,431

Total Interest

$431

Est. APR

24.99%

Soft pull only · Results in 60 seconds · No SSN required

Rate Comparison

See how your options
actually stack up.

Most borrowers don't realize payday loans carry 300%+ APR. Here's what the landscape looks like before you sign anything.

LenderMin. CreditAPR RangeFundingMin. Income

Qualify

Resource Platform

None

9.99–35.99%

24 hrs

$1,200/mo

Big Bank Avg.

Traditional Bank

680+

12–28%

5–7 days

$3,500/mo

Payday Lenders

Short-Term

None

200–400%

Same day

Any

Credit Unions

Member-Based

600+

8–18%

2–4 days

$2,000/mo

Online Alt. Lenders

Fintech

580+

15–36%

1–3 days

$1,800/mo

* Data reflects national averages as of Q1 2026. Individual rates vary. Qualify connects borrowers to network lenders.

Soft Qualification

You might already
qualify.

Answer five quick questions. No SSN. No hard pull. Just a clearer picture of your options — in under 90 seconds.

0 of 5 answered0%

What is your monthly take-home income?

Include all sources: wages, gig work, benefits, child support

How would you describe your employment?

What do you need the loan for?

Purpose doesn't affect approval — it helps match you to the right lender

Which state do you live in?

Loan availability varies by state

Do you have an active checking account?

Required for direct deposit of funds

Financial Literacy

Know before
you borrow.

Free guides written in plain English — no jargon, no upsell.

APR Explained

What APR Actually Means for Your Wallet

APR is the total yearly cost of borrowing — including interest AND fees. A 24% APR on a $1,000 loan means roughly $240/year in costs, not $240 per month.

3 min read
Loan Estimate

How to Read Your Loan Estimate in 5 Steps

Lenders are required to give you a Loan Estimate before you commit. Look for the APR, the total repayment amount, and any prepayment penalties — in that order.

4 min read
Negotiation

5 Questions to Ask Any Lender Before Signing

"Is there a prepayment penalty?" "What happens if I miss a payment?" "Is this a soft or hard credit pull?" These questions filter predatory lenders fast.

5 min read
Credit Building

How a Small Loan Can Improve Your Score

On-time payments on an installment loan can raise your credit score 20–40 points in 6 months. Here's the exact mechanism — and the risks to watch for.

6 min read
Free Download

The Low-Income
Borrower's Guide

32 pages covering every question a first-time borrower asks at 1 a.m. — written by people who've been there. Know your rights. Spot the traps. Get the money you need.

  • How to compare lenders in 10 minutes
  • State-by-state lending law cheat sheet
  • Red flags in loan contracts (with examples)
  • Building credit while repaying debt

Send it to my inbox

No spam. No sales calls. Just the guide.

Email only required. Unsubscribe anytime.

Ready to see your
actual number?

No hard pull. No SSN. No sales pressure. Just your rate — in 60 seconds.

Takes 60 seconds · Soft pull only · No SSN required

No credit impact