Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 177 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 6
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | debt consolidation and near-prime borrowers with scores starting around 580 | debt consolidation and near-prime borrowers with scores starting around 580 | 85% |
| 2 | applicants with fair credit evaluated on education and employment history | applicants with fair credit evaluated on education and employment history | 84% |
| 3 | fair-credit debt consolidation with accessible pre-qualification requirements | fair-credit debt consolidation with accessible pre-qualification requirements | 51% |
| 4 | fair-credit borrowers needing quick approvals and fast loan funding | fair-credit borrowers needing quick approvals and fast loan funding | 44% |
| 5 | larger loan amounts and rate discounts for better credit profiles | larger loan amounts and rate discounts for better credit profiles | 32% |
| 6 | fast funding and secured personal loan options using collateral | fast funding and secured personal loan options using collateral | 29% |
| 7 | 23% | ||
| 8 | peer-to-peer personal loans under twenty thousand dollars | peer-to-peer personal loans under twenty thousand dollars | 21% |
| 9 | debt consolidation borrowers comparing competitive online loan options | debt consolidation borrowers comparing competitive online loan options | 21% |
| 10 | flexible repayment terms with no origination or prepayment fees | flexible repayment terms with no origination or prepayment fees | 19% |
| 11 | 17% | ||
| 12 | 14% | ||
| 13 | 10% | ||
| 14 | 10% | ||
| 15 | 8% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, LendingClubfalling is only named occasionally for debt consolidation and borrowers with credit blemishes, while Avantrising has become a regular presence for fair-credit debt consolidation.
Since Jul 5
Widest split: LendingPoint, 22% on ChatGPT Search and 66% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | 86% | 85% | |
| Upstart | 92% | 76% | |
| Avant | 46% | 57% | |
| LendingPoint | 22% | 66% | |
| SoFi | 52% | 10% | |
| Best Egg | 36% | 23% | |
| Happen Bank | 24% | 22% | |
| Prosper | 8% | 36% | |
| LendingClub | 27% | 16% | |
| Discover | 22% | 15% |
29% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. nerdwallet.com, experian.com, wsj.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
I have fair credit and want to consolidate my high-interest debt. Can you recommend lenders that don't charge prepayment penalties?
I want to consolidate my debt. What are the best personal loans for someone with fair credit?
As a borrower with near-prime credit, which online lenders are most competitive for personal loans under $20,000 today?
As a nurse with some credit dings, which lenders are most likely to approve a personal loan at a reasonable APR?