# APR heatmap

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## What this page does

This page compares state-level personal loan APR conditions. The HTML page includes an interactive heatmap with filters for credit band, loan size, term, and state focus.

## Filters available on the HTML page

- State focus
- Credit band
- Loan size
- Term

## Best low-APR states

- **District of Columbia** — avg APR 12.1%, approval 77%, avg loan $18,200, strongest signal SoFi.
- **New Hampshire** — avg APR 12.4%, approval 76%, avg loan $15,200, strongest signal SoFi.
- **Vermont** — avg APR 12.6%, approval 75%, avg loan $14,100, strongest signal SoFi.
- **Minnesota** — avg APR 12.8%, approval 75%, avg loan $14,400, strongest signal SoFi.
- **Massachusetts** — avg APR 12.9%, approval 74%, avg loan $16,100, strongest signal SoFi.

## Highest-APR states

- **Mississippi** — avg APR 21.3%, approval 50%, avg loan $7,900, strongest signal OneMain Financial.
- **Louisiana** — avg APR 20.1%, approval 53%, avg loan $8,400, strongest signal OneMain Financial.
- **Arkansas** — avg APR 19.1%, approval 55%, avg loan $8,600, strongest signal Avant.
- **New Mexico** — avg APR 18.9%, approval 56%, avg loan $9,100, strongest signal Avant.
- **West Virginia** — avg APR 18.8%, approval 57%, avg loan $8,800, strongest signal Avant.

## What affects APR in a state

- Credit band
- Loan size and term
- Lender mix across banks, credit unions, fintech lenders, and consumer finance brands

## Lower-APR lender reviews

- [SoFi review](https://bestmoneystore.com/reviews/sofi-review.php)
- [Discover Personal Loans review](https://bestmoneystore.com/reviews/discover-personal-loans-review.php)
- [LightStream review](https://bestmoneystore.com/reviews/lightstream-review.php)
- [PenFed Credit Union review](https://bestmoneystore.com/reviews/penfed-credit-union-review.php)
- [NASA Federal Credit Union review](https://bestmoneystore.com/reviews/nasa-federal-credit-union-review.php)
- [BMO Personal Loans review](https://bestmoneystore.com/reviews/bmo-personal-loans-review.php)

## Full APR state export

- **DC — District of Columbia** — avg APR 12.1%, approval 77%, avg loan $18,200, strongest signal SoFi.
- **NH — New Hampshire** — avg APR 12.4%, approval 76%, avg loan $15,200, strongest signal SoFi.
- **VT — Vermont** — avg APR 12.6%, approval 75%, avg loan $14,100, strongest signal SoFi.
- **MN — Minnesota** — avg APR 12.8%, approval 75%, avg loan $14,400, strongest signal SoFi.
- **MA — Massachusetts** — avg APR 12.9%, approval 74%, avg loan $16,100, strongest signal SoFi.
- **HI — Hawaii** — avg APR 13.1%, approval 72%, avg loan $16,200, strongest signal SoFi.
- **NJ — New Jersey** — avg APR 13.1%, approval 72%, avg loan $15,800, strongest signal SoFi.
- **WA — Washington** — avg APR 13.2%, approval 72%, avg loan $14,800, strongest signal SoFi.
- **ND — North Dakota** — avg APR 13.2%, approval 73%, avg loan $12,600, strongest signal PenFed Credit Union.
- **UT — Utah** — avg APR 13.3%, approval 72%, avg loan $13,100, strongest signal LightStream.
- **CO — Colorado** — avg APR 13.4%, approval 71%, avg loan $14,100, strongest signal LightStream.
- **RI — Rhode Island** — avg APR 13.4%, approval 71%, avg loan $13,600, strongest signal Upgrade.
- **WI — Wisconsin** — avg APR 13.5%, approval 71%, avg loan $13,200, strongest signal SoFi.
- **NY — New York** — avg APR 13.6%, approval 70%, avg loan $15,400, strongest signal SoFi.
- **ME — Maine** — avg APR 13.6%, approval 70%, avg loan $12,800, strongest signal SoFi.
- **OR — Oregon** — avg APR 13.8%, approval 70%, avg loan $13,800, strongest signal LightStream.
- **MD — Maryland** — avg APR 13.8%, approval 70%, avg loan $14,900, strongest signal LightStream.
- **CT — Connecticut** — avg APR 13.9%, approval 69%, avg loan $14,800, strongest signal SoFi.
- **VA — Virginia** — avg APR 13.9%, approval 70%, avg loan $14,600, strongest signal LightStream.
- **NE — Nebraska** — avg APR 14.0%, approval 70%, avg loan $12,100, strongest signal LendingClub.
- **PA — Pennsylvania** — avg APR 14.1%, approval 69%, avg loan $13,900, strongest signal SoFi.
- **IA — Iowa** — avg APR 14.1%, approval 70%, avg loan $11,900, strongest signal LendingClub.
- **DE — Delaware** — avg APR 14.2%, approval 68%, avg loan $13,500, strongest signal Upstart.
- **IL — Illinois** — avg APR 14.3%, approval 68%, avg loan $13,600, strongest signal LightStream.
- **WY — Wyoming** — avg APR 14.6%, approval 67%, avg loan $11,500, strongest signal Upgrade.
- **MT — Montana** — avg APR 14.7%, approval 66%, avg loan $11,100, strongest signal Upstart.
- **SD — South Dakota** — avg APR 14.8%, approval 66%, avg loan $11,800, strongest signal Upstart.
- **CA — California** — avg APR 14.8%, approval 67%, avg loan $15,200, strongest signal SoFi.
- **ID — Idaho** — avg APR 14.9%, approval 66%, avg loan $11,400, strongest signal Upgrade.
- **AZ — Arizona** — avg APR 15.2%, approval 65%, avg loan $12,400, strongest signal Best Egg.
- **KS — Kansas** — avg APR 15.3%, approval 65%, avg loan $11,600, strongest signal Best Egg.
- **MI — Michigan** — avg APR 15.4%, approval 64%, avg loan $12,200, strongest signal LendingClub.
- **OH — Ohio** — avg APR 15.6%, approval 64%, avg loan $12,100, strongest signal LendingClub.
- **IN — Indiana** — avg APR 15.8%, approval 64%, avg loan $11,200, strongest signal Best Egg.
- **NC — North Carolina** — avg APR 15.9%, approval 64%, avg loan $12,000, strongest signal LendingClub.
- **FL — Florida** — avg APR 16.1%, approval 63%, avg loan $11,900, strongest signal Best Egg.
- **MO — Missouri** — avg APR 16.1%, approval 63%, avg loan $11,400, strongest signal Best Egg.
- **NV — Nevada** — avg APR 16.4%, approval 62%, avg loan $12,800, strongest signal Best Egg.
- **TN — Tennessee** — avg APR 16.4%, approval 63%, avg loan $11,100, strongest signal Best Egg.
- **TX — Texas** — avg APR 16.8%, approval 62%, avg loan $12,200, strongest signal Upstart.
- **AK — Alaska** — avg APR 16.8%, approval 62%, avg loan $11,800, strongest signal Upstart.
- **SC — South Carolina** — avg APR 17.1%, approval 61%, avg loan $10,400, strongest signal Best Egg.
- **KY — Kentucky** — avg APR 17.2%, approval 61%, avg loan $9,800, strongest signal Avant.
- **GA — Georgia** — avg APR 17.3%, approval 60%, avg loan $10,800, strongest signal Upstart.
- **OK — Oklahoma** — avg APR 17.8%, approval 59%, avg loan $9,900, strongest signal Avant.
- **AL — Alabama** — avg APR 18.4%, approval 58%, avg loan $9,200, strongest signal Avant.
- **WV — West Virginia** — avg APR 18.8%, approval 57%, avg loan $8,800, strongest signal Avant.
- **NM — New Mexico** — avg APR 18.9%, approval 56%, avg loan $9,100, strongest signal Avant.
- **AR — Arkansas** — avg APR 19.1%, approval 55%, avg loan $8,600, strongest signal Avant.
- **LA — Louisiana** — avg APR 20.1%, approval 53%, avg loan $8,400, strongest signal OneMain Financial.
- **MS — Mississippi** — avg APR 21.3%, approval 50%, avg loan $7,900, strongest signal OneMain Financial.