Online Medical Loans

Fast personal loans for medical expenses

  • Check your rate in 5 minutes
  • Cash sent in as fast as 24 hours³
  • Borrow $1,000-$75,000⁴
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BENEFITS of Loans THROUGH UPSTART

Why choose Upstart for a personal loan?

Instant decisions and fast cash

Cover urgent medical expenses with a fast, online personal loan. Most applicants find out if they’re approved instantly⁶, with funds sent in as fast as 24 hours if approved.³

Lower rates to help reduce the cost of care

A personal loan offers a cheaper way to cover medical expenses than high-interest credit cards—we find 33% lower rates than traditional models.¹¹

Stress less about your credit score

We look beyond your credit score to understand your full financial profile. The Upstart model results in 41% more approvals than a traditional model.¹¹

Cover urgent medical expenses with a fast, online personal loan. Most applicants find out if they’re approved instantly⁶, with funds sent in as fast as 24 hours if approved.³

Find out if you’re approved, instantly⁶

Apply right from your phone—no paperwork required.

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Our online loan application

How to apply for a loan through Upstart

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Step 1

Check your rate

It takes less than 5 minutes to check your rate—and it won’t affect your credit score.⁵

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Step 2

See your options

Find out if you're approved, instantly with no paperwork required.⁶

Upstart approval screen showing $15,000 loan funds on the way
Step 3

Get your funds

If approved, you could get funds sent in 24 hours.³

What medical costs can a personal loan cover?

Personal loans through Upstart can cover medical expenses, including out-of-pocket costs, deductibles, or procedures not covered by insurance.

Surgeries

Cover deductibles and out-of-pocket balances.

Dental work

Pay for everything from routine to major dental procedures.

Elective procedures

Finance cosmetic or elective care not covered by your insurance.

Emergency medical bills

Bridge the gap while you sort out insurance or payments.

Medical loan calculator

Estimate your monthly payments

See what your monthly payment could be in just a few clicks. Adjust the loan amount and term to find a payment that fits your budget.

Loan details


Monthly payment$0
Total interest$0

We’re proud to support 4 million+ borrowers⁷

Get the money you need when it matters most—apply in minutes.

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UPSTART Reviews

Real reviews from real customers

Upstart is rated 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot, based on over 50,000 Upstart reviews from verified borrowers¹.

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We're in a tough spot with sudden unexpected medical bills and other lenders turned us down. Upstart provided a quick, "breathing room" loan that is so desperately needed right now.

A quick, smooth process and a clear application process. We were in need of some funds to close out a medical bill and am thankful for how fast Upstart processed the application.

I was extremely anxious about paying for my medical expenses and now I can rest easy knowing I can pay for the treatment and not put myself in a bind while I work to pay it off.

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Medical Credit Card vs Personal Loan

Which is better for medical expenses?

Compared to medical credit cards, a personal loan for medical expenses offers a fixed monthly payments, a predictable timeline, and greater transparency—without higher variable rates.

Personal loanCredit card
Low, fixed rates¹⁴YesNo
Predictable monthly paymentsYesNo
Cover major medical costsYesLimited providers
Clear payoff timelineYesYes
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Frequently asked questions

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