Loans: Personal Loans (Optimized)
Personal Loans
Life moves fast. A Topside personal loan can help you move with it.
Borrow for home projects, major life moments, debt consolidation, and more — with rates as low as 9.99% APR.*
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Benefits of a Topside Personal Loan
Low Interest Rates
Competitive local rates that may help you borrow for less than many credit cards or payday loans.
No Prepayment Penalties
Pay your loan off early without a prepayment penalty.
Free Automatic Transfer
Set up free automatic transfers from your Topside account.
Easy Online Application
Apply online in just a few minutes from any connected device.
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“Always the absolute best customer service! Anytime I have questions I can stop in or call and get an answer in minutes. I can't imagine going back to a bank now that I've been with this credit union.”
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More Personal Loan Features
Competitive Rates
Explore competitive rates for personal loans, personal lines of credit, and debt consolidation.
24/7 Online Access
Manage your payments and check your balance anytime with free Online and Mobile Banking.
Financial Calculators
Use Topside’s calculators to compare payments, terms, and borrowing options before you apply.
Customized Advice
Have questions before you apply? Topside can help you compare options and choose a loan that fits your situation.
Simple Payments
Make payments easily with free transfers from your Topside checking or savings account.
FAQ
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What are some ways borrowers can use a personal loan for home improvements or renovation?
Personal loan options are available for the expenses that come with updating and improving your home, including:
- Decking
- Pool Installation
- Repairs
- Landscaping
- Furniture
- Remodeling
- Fixtures
- Appliances
- ... and more!
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How can borrowers use personal loans to pay for various life events?
Lifestyle loans are available for the expenses that come with life's big moments and adventures:
- Weddings
- Honeymoons
- Fertility Treatments
- Vacations
- Pet/Vet Expenses
- Elective Surgeries
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What are some additional personal loan options offered by Topside FCU?
If you’re interested in additional personal loan offerings, Topside also has Seasonal Loans and Open Lines of Credit.
Certain times each year present financial challenges for everyone. With our seasonal personal loans, we ease these needs with special rates and promotions for the personal loan that will help you most.
With a personal Open Line of Credit, you can easily transfer funds from your credit line to your checking account and use the funds when needed.
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How much can I borrow with a personal loan?
With personal loans, you can borrow up to $50,000. Personal lines of credit have a $30,000 limit.
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How are personal loan interest rates determined?
The interest rate applicants qualify for depends on their credit history.
You will see your actual Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on your Loan Agreement and Consumer Credit Disclosure Statement that you will sign when your loan funds are disbursed.
Reach out to Topside. We’ll work with you to find out what rate you qualify for, and discuss with you the criteria we use to qualify you for that rate.
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What loan terms are available to borrowers?
Topside offers a variety of loan repayment terms, as low as 12 to 36 months and as high as 120 months.
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Is there any way I can check my credit score before I apply for a loan?
With online banking at Topside, you will receive monthly updates on your FICO® credit score. These updates will not affect your credit score, and will give you an idea of what type of rates and terms will be available to you.
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How does electronic document signing work?
Topside uses DocuSign® electronic document signing to replace the hassle that comes with printing, faxing, scanning or mailing documents. It’s an easy, fast, and trusted way to make every approval and decision as quick and convenient as possible.
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Can I pay my loans online?
Whether you have average or excellent credit, online payments can be an easy way to ensure that your score doesn’t take a hit by making automatic on-time payments.
Online bill pay is free. Borrowers who are enrolled in autopay enjoy convenience and peace of mind knowing their loan payments are taken care of.
You can also track and manage payments, receive e-Statements, and review your entire payment history.
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What is the benefit of taking out a personal loan with a credit union?
Borrowers have tons of options, including online lenders and traditional commercial banks.
Credit unions are nonprofit and member owned. That means that we don’t send our profits off to faceless investors in another part of the country or the world.
When you bank with a credit union, your money stays right here in the community where you live and work. That means when Topside makes money, we put it right back into the hands of our members through competitive interest rates on loans and higher dividends on savings and checking accounts.
Moreover, we’re rooting for you. We get to know you, not as a customer, but as a member. We’ll help you identify and reach your financial goals. Credit union members are more likely to qualify for loans that they wouldn’t be eligible for at traditional commercial banks.
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Who is eligible to join Topside?
Topside eligibility requirements are available to a variety of government employees, their family members, and their spouses, as well as people who live, work, worship, or go to school in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
To find out more about joining Topside and who is eligible, click here.
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What other lending products does Topside offer?
Topside offers a range of loans, including:
- Auto
- Boat
- Education
- Equity Loans
- Motorycle
- RV
- Share Secured Loans
- Sports Recreational Vehicle
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What type of banking services are included in Topside membership?
We offer basic checking accounts as well as a Premium Checking, where you can earn higher dividends each month for every day your balance stays above $2,000.
Topside also has an array of savings options, including:
- Membership Savings to establish credit union membership
- Military Savings special rate account
- Youth Savings accounts for members 19 years of age and younger
- Premium Savings for higher dividends
- Savings for when one savings account isn’t enough
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I want to take out a loan but want to improve my credit before I apply. Does Topside have any products or services to help me out?
We offer an array of financial education resources for our Topside members, including free one-on-one financial counseling and debt management assistance. Other educational resources include community education initiatives, videos on financial topics, brochures, guides, and fraud and consumer alerts.
Additional help for improving your financial management includes our Credit Builder Credit Cards. These cards offer you a low-risk way to build or repair your credit. We also offer Savings Secured loans, which are an opportunity to borrow using your savings as collateral at low interest rates so that you can build your credit while earning dividends.
Protect Your Loan with Credit Protection
A disabling injury, illness, or involuntary job loss can make it harder to keep up with monthly payments. With credit protection, Topside can help you stay on track with covered loan payments during qualifying life events.
Life Coverage: designed to reduce or pay off the insured balance of your loan if you die.
Disability Coverage: designed to pay your loan payment up to the contract limit if you become disabled due to illness or injury and are unable to work.
Involuntary Unemployment: designed to pay your scheduled monthly payment up to the contract limit if you become involuntarily unemployed.
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