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Andrew Latham

Andrew is the Content Director for SuperMoney, a Certified Financial Planner®, and a Certified Personal Finance Counselor. He loves to geek out on financial data and translate it into actionable insights everyone can understand. His work is often cited by major publications and institutions, such as Forbes, U.S. News, Fox Business, SFGate, Realtor, Deloitte, and Business Insider.

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OneMain Financial vs. Upstart (2026): Which Is Right for You?

Published 04/21/2026 by Andrew Latham

OneMain Financial specializes in fair-to-poor credit (typically below 660 FICO) and accepts cosigners, while Upstart offers a lower APR floor of {{upstart-personal-loans.features.interest_rate.value}}% and larger loans up to {{currency upstart-personal-loans.features.loan_amount.value2}}.

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Oportun vs. Upstart (2026): Which Is Right for You?

Published 04/21/2026 by Andrew Latham

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What Credit Score Do You Need for a Personal Loan?

Published 04/20/2026 by Andrew Latham

Most personal loan lenders require a minimum credit score of 580–600, with competitive rates beginning around 670 and the best rates reserved for borrowers at 720 or above.

There is no minimum credit score required to buy a car — but your score determines the interest rate you pay, which can mean the difference of tens of thousands of dollars over the life of a loan.

Most lenders require a minimum credit score of 620 to qualify for a HELOC, with the best rates and highest credit limits reserved for borrowers at 680 or above.

FHA loans require a minimum credit score of 580 for a 3.5% down payment, or 500–579 for a 10% down payment — but most lenders impose their own higher minimums on top of the FHA’s official floor.

What Credit Score Do You Need for the Apple Card?

Published 04/17/2026 by Andrew Latham

The Apple Card is issued by Goldman Sachs and requires good credit — most approved applicants have a score of 670 or higher, with the strongest approval odds starting around 700.

Affirm is a buy now, pay later and installment loan platform with no published minimum credit score — but approval depends heavily on which product you’re applying for and the size of the purchase.

FICO Score 8 is the most widely used credit scoring model in the United States, scoring consumers on a scale of 300 to 850 — and a “good” score starts at 670.

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