Republic Finance

• Variety of Loan Types
• Time in Business
• Customer Base

Variety of Loan Types

Republic Finance has multiple loan offers to appeal to a variety of different consumers. However, information regarding annual percentage rates, loan terms, and origination fees, are not readily available on the website. You will have to speak directly to Republic Finance for more information or complete a pre-qualification application.

It is important to note that the pre-qualification application required for any type of loan will not affect your credit score.

Time in Business

Republic Finance has been in business since 1952, giving the company decades and decades of experience in the lending industry. This can provide peace of mind to consumers that want to ensure their chosen lender has ample amounts of experience and knowledge in the personal loans industry.

Customer Base

Republic Finance has serviced almost 300,000 customers since its opening in 1952. With decades of experience and a large customer base, consumers may have peace of mind knowing Republic Finance isn't a new company and is a leader in the lending industry. 

• High APR
• Limited State Availability
• Missing Information
• Lack of Reviews

High APR

Although Republic Finance does not disclose exact APR rates up front on their website, it does indicate that the average interest rate is below 35.99 percent APR. 

Republic Finance provides the following example of a personal loan: "If you borrowed $6,000 with a 27.33% APR and 60 month term, you payments would be $300.46 per month. This average is based on an average customer with good credit."

An interest rate of 27.33 percent APR is quite high for a customer with good credit, and lower rates can be found with other lenders. Particularly if you have a good to excellent credit score, you could likely get better and lower rates and terms with a different lender.

Limited State Availability

Republic Finance only has branch locations and offers services in the following states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Because Republic Finance is only available in these states, they may be more flexible than other nation-wide lenders, approving loans for borrowers with bad credit that may not be approved otherwise with a larger lender. 

Missing Information

One complaint against Republic Finance is its lack of information. Unfortunately, when a potential customer visits Republic Finance's website, there is not much information regarding its consumer loans offerings. Republic Finance requests that individuals immediately fill out a form to receive further information. It asks for your zip code, the amount you'd like to borrow, how you plan to use the funds, etc.

Republic Finance does not list its annual percentage rate range, credit score requirements, origination fee amount or other loan fees, or whether or not it has variable rate loans or fixed rate loans. The borrower will have to contact Republic Finance directly if he or she would like to receive more information without having to first fill out a form.

Lack of Reviews

Republic Finance reviews are limited, making it difficult to know what its customer service is like and what the consumer satisfaction level is with this financial lender. This also makes it difficult for a potential customer to quickly and easily compare the lender, its credit score range, its loan amounts, and additional requirements to other personal loan providers in the industry. With the lack of information and reviews, we suggest looking into other lenders with satisfactory reviews and more information before making your purchasing decision. 

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