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


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.
Our online loan application
How to apply for a loan through Upstart

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

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

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
We’re proud to support 4 million+ borrowers⁷
Get the money you need when it matters most—apply in minutes.
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.
Real stories. Customer photos may be fictitious.
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.
How Marcus Reunited His Family with a Personal Loan
Read the full storyA 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.
How Holly Paid Off $9.9k in Credit Card Debt
Read the full storyI 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.
Real stories. Customer photos may be fictitious.
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 loan | Credit card | |
|---|---|---|
| Low, fixed rates¹⁴ | ||
| Predictable monthly payments | ||
| Cover major medical costs | Limited providers | |
| Clear payoff timeline |
Frequently asked questions
