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Kentucky Personal Loan Rates & Best Lenders

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See real Kentucky personal loan rates by credit score and loan length, updated weekly. See rates and best rated lenders in Kentucky’s main cities and statewide.

 

Shopping for a personal loan and a lender can be complicated and we gathered this data to help your choice.

 
Updated: August 15, 2026
 
 

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Kentucky Personal Loan Rates –

 

Find personal loan rates by credit score and loan length on Kentucky. National, banks, credit unions, online lenders rates are for a 36 months terms. Rates are community provided by Kentucky borrower who received a quote(s) or applied for a loan in the last 30 days.

 
Credit Score
720 - 850690 - 719620 - 689560 - 619
Nationally11.35%14.12%18.95%22.45%
Kentucky11.47%14.14%18.97%22.47%
Credit Unions10.05%12.72%17.55%21.05%
Online lenders10.97%14.14%20.47%26.47%
Banks11.47%14.14%18.97%22.47%
24 month10.81%13.48%18.31%21.81%
36 month11.47%14.14%18.97%22.47%
48 month11.97%14.64%19.47%22.97%
60 month12.47%15.14%19.97%23.47%

Source: MFP’s Community Personnal Loan Rates Survey from the last 30 days.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Kentucky Best Personal Loan Lenders

 

Louisville, Lexington-Fayette, Bowling Green, Covington, Georgetown, Richmond, Elizabethtown, Florence, Nicholasville, Online.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Kentucky Personal Loans Lenders Satisfaction

 

Performance and satisfaction of personal loan lenders across Kentucky by types of lenders.

 
Lender Type Application Ease Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Support & Guidance Recommendation Rate
Credit Unions 4.74 4.71 4.74 94.2%
Community Banks 4.49 4.45 4.55 89.6%
Online Lenders 4.60 4.50 4.60 88.0%
Banks 4.23 4.22 4.30 84.3%

Source: MFP’s Community Survey of Personal Loan Lenders by State and Cities.

 
 

Recommendations are gathered from 1,351 local Kentucky residents who got a quote or applied for a personal loan in the past 12 months. We survey 4 broad areas; loan application, loan term and rate, support & guidance, plus if borrowers recommend the lender:

 

  • Loan Application (0 to 5): How easy it is to apply for your personal loan. What’s the amount of information asked. How fast do you complete your application for your loan.
  • Loan Term& Rate (0 to 5): Are you satisfied with the loan rate offered and loan term available? Are you satisfied with the fees or absence of fees?
  • Speedy Quote & Decision (0 to 5): Were you happy with the guidance and speed you were offered, speed for your quote, or speed to get a decision on your loan?
  • Recommendation (yes/no): Do you recommend this lender after going through the process?
 

Louisville Best Personal Loan Lenders

 
 
 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended personal loan lenders in Louisville’s area are L&N Federal Credit Union, Park Community Credit Union and Class Act Federal Credit Union.

 
L&N Federal Credit Union (96% Recommend)
  • L&N Federal Credit Union ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, a 4.8 Easy Application rating, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance rating.
  • Customer feedback most often points to helpful Louisville-area service, clear personal-loan guidance and smooth application support, which supports its top scores across all three categories.
 
Park Community Credit Union (95% Recommend)
  • Park Community Credit Union ranks second with a 95% Recommend score and matches the highest Support & Guidance rating among the top 3 at 4.8.
  • Borrower feedback frequently mentions responsive local staff, straightforward borrowing help and clear communication, which supports its high application and support scores.
 
Class Act Federal Credit Union (94% Recommend)
  • Class Act Federal Credit Union ranks third with a 94% Recommend score, a 4.7 Easy Application rating, 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.7 Support & Guidance rating.
  • Customer comments commonly highlight friendly branch service, useful personal-loan guidance and dependable local support, which supports its strong recommendation score.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Support & Guidance Recommend %
L&N Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.8 4.8 96%
Park Community Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.8 95%
Class Act Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.7 4.7 94%
Commonwealth Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.6 4.7 93%
Transcend Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.6 4.7 92%
Abound Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.5 4.6 91%
Republic Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.6 90%
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Community Bank 4.5 4.4 4.5 89%
German American Bank Community Bank 4.4 4.4 4.5 88%
Fifth Third Bank Bank 4.3 4.3 4.4 86%
PNC Bank Bank 4.2 4.2 4.3 84%
U.S. Bank Bank 4.2 4.1 4.2 83%
Chase Bank Bank 4.1 4.1 4.2 82%
Truist Bank Bank 4.1 4.0 4.1 81%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.0 4.0 4.0 80%
 
 
 
 

Lexington-Fayette Best Personal Loan Lenders

 
 
 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended personal loan lenders in Lexington-Fayette’s area are Commonwealth Credit Union, Members Heritage Credit Union and University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union.

 
Commonwealth Credit Union (96% Recommend)
  • Commonwealth Credit Union ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, a 4.8 Easy Application rating, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance rating.
  • Customer feedback most often points to helpful Lexington-Fayette-area service, clear personal-loan guidance and smooth application support, which supports its top scores across all three categories.
 
Members Heritage Credit Union (95% Recommend)
  • Members Heritage Credit Union ranks second with a 95% Recommend score and matches the highest Support & Guidance rating among the top 3 at 4.8.
  • Borrower feedback frequently mentions responsive local staff, straightforward borrowing help and clear communication, which supports its high application and support scores.
 
University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union (94% Recommend)
  • University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union ranks third with a 94% Recommend score, a 4.7 Easy Application rating, 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.7 Support & Guidance rating.
  • Customer comments commonly highlight friendly branch service, useful personal-loan guidance and dependable local support, which supports its strong recommendation score.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Support & Guidance Recommend %
Commonwealth Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.8 4.8 96%
Members Heritage Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.8 95%
University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.7 4.7 94%
Abound Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.6 4.7 93%
Republic Bank Community Bank 4.6 4.6 4.7 92%
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Community Bank 4.6 4.5 4.6 91%
German American Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.6 90%
Central Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.4 4.5 89%
Fifth Third Bank Bank 4.4 4.4 4.5 88%
PNC Bank Bank 4.3 4.3 4.4 86%
U.S. Bank Bank 4.2 4.2 4.3 84%
Chase Bank Bank 4.2 4.1 4.2 83%
Truist Bank Bank 4.1 4.1 4.2 82%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.1 4.0 4.1 81%
Bank of America Bank 4.0 4.0 4.0 80%
 
 
 
 

Bowling Green Best Personal Loan Lenders

 
 
 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended personal loan lenders in Bowling Green’s area are Service One Credit Union, Abound Credit Union and German American Bank.

 
Service One Credit Union (96% Recommend)
  • Service One Credit Union ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, a 4.8 Easy Application rating, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance rating.
  • Customer feedback most often points to helpful Bowling Green-area service, clear personal-loan guidance and smooth application support, which supports its top scores across all three categories.
 
Abound Credit Union (94% Recommend)
  • Abound Credit Union ranks second with a 94% Recommend score, a 4.7 Easy Application rating, 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.7 Support & Guidance rating.
  • Borrower feedback frequently mentions responsive local staff, straightforward borrowing help and clear communication, which supports its high application and support scores.
 
German American Bank (91% Recommend)
  • German American Bank ranks third with a 91% Recommend score, a 4.5 Easy Application rating, 4.5 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.6 Support & Guidance rating.
  • Customer comments commonly highlight practical local service, useful personal-loan guidance and dependable branch support, which supports its strong support score among the top 3.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Support & Guidance Recommend %
Service One Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.8 4.8 96%
Abound Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.7 4.7 94%
German American Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.6 91%
South Central Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.4 4.5 89%
Independence Bank Community Bank 4.4 4.4 4.5 88%
Fifth Third Bank Bank 4.3 4.3 4.4 86%
PNC Bank Bank 4.2 4.2 4.3 84%
U.S. Bank Bank 4.1 4.1 4.2 82%
Truist Bank Bank 4.1 4.0 4.1 81%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.0 4.0 4.0 80%
 
 
 
 

Covington Best Personal Loan Lenders

 
 
 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended personal loan lenders in Covington’s area are Kemba Credit Union, General Electric Credit Union and Cinfed Credit Union.

 
Kemba Credit Union (96% Recommend)
  • Kemba Credit Union ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, a 4.8 Easy Application rating, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance rating.
  • Customer feedback most often points to helpful Covington-area service, clear personal-loan guidance and smooth application support, which supports its top scores across all three categories.
 
General Electric Credit Union (95% Recommend)
  • General Electric Credit Union ranks second with a 95% Recommend score and matches the highest Support & Guidance rating among the top 3 at 4.8.
  • Borrower feedback frequently mentions responsive local staff, straightforward borrowing help and clear communication, which supports its high application and support scores.
 
Cinfed Credit Union (94% Recommend)
  • Cinfed Credit Union ranks third with a 94% Recommend score, a 4.7 Easy Application rating, 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.7 Support & Guidance rating.
  • Customer comments commonly highlight friendly branch service, useful personal-loan guidance and dependable local support, which supports its strong recommendation score.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Support & Guidance Recommend %
Kemba Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.8 4.8 96%
General Electric Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.8 95%
Cinfed Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.7 4.7 94%
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.6 90%
Fifth Third Bank Bank 4.4 4.4 4.5 88%
PNC Bank Bank 4.3 4.3 4.4 86%
U.S. Bank Bank 4.2 4.2 4.3 84%
Huntington Bank Bank 4.1 4.1 4.2 82%
 
 
 
 

Georgetown Best Personal Loan Lenders

 
 
 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended personal loan lenders in Georgetown’s area are Commonwealth Credit Union, Members Heritage Credit Union and Republic Bank.

 
Commonwealth Credit Union (96% Recommend)
  • Commonwealth Credit Union ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, a 4.8 Easy Application rating, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance rating.
  • Customer feedback most often points to helpful Georgetown-area service, clear personal-loan guidance and smooth application support, which supports its top scores across all three categories.
 
Members Heritage Credit Union (95% Recommend)
  • Members Heritage Credit Union ranks second with a 95% Recommend score and matches the highest Support & Guidance rating among the top 3 at 4.8.
  • Borrower feedback frequently mentions responsive local staff, straightforward borrowing help and clear communication, which supports its high application and support scores.
 
Republic Bank (91% Recommend)
  • Republic Bank ranks third with a 91% Recommend score, a 4.5 Easy Application rating, 4.5 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.6 Support & Guidance rating.
  • Customer comments commonly highlight practical local service, useful personal-loan guidance and dependable branch support, which supports its strong support score among the top 3.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Support & Guidance Recommend %
Commonwealth Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.8 4.8 96%
Members Heritage Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.8 95%
Republic Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.6 91%
Central Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.4 4.5 89%
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Community Bank 4.4 4.4 4.5 88%
Fifth Third Bank Bank 4.3 4.3 4.4 86%
PNC Bank Bank 4.2 4.2 4.3 84%
U.S. Bank Bank 4.1 4.1 4.2 82%
 
 
 
 

Richmond Best Personal Loan Lenders

 
 
 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended personal loan lenders in Richmond’s area are Commonwealth Credit Union, Members Heritage Credit Union and Central Bank.

 
Commonwealth Credit Union (96% Recommend)
  • Commonwealth Credit Union ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, a 4.8 Easy Application rating, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance rating.
  • Customer feedback most often points to helpful Richmond-area service, clear personal-loan guidance and smooth application support, which supports its top scores across all three categories.
 
Members Heritage Credit Union (95% Recommend)
  • Members Heritage Credit Union ranks second with a 95% Recommend score and matches the highest Support & Guidance rating among the top 3 at 4.8.
  • Borrower feedback frequently mentions responsive local staff, straightforward borrowing help and clear communication, which supports its high application and support scores.
 
Central Bank (91% Recommend)
  • Central Bank ranks third with a 91% Recommend score, a 4.5 Easy Application rating, 4.5 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.6 Support & Guidance rating.
  • Customer comments commonly highlight practical local service, useful personal-loan guidance and dependable branch support, which supports its strong support score among the top 3.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Support & Guidance Recommend %
Commonwealth Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.8 4.8 96%
Members Heritage Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.8 95%
Central Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.6 91%
Republic Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.4 4.5 89%
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Community Bank 4.4 4.4 4.5 88%
Fifth Third Bank Bank 4.3 4.3 4.4 86%
PNC Bank Bank 4.2 4.2 4.3 84%
U.S. Bank Bank 4.1 4.1 4.2 82%
 
 
 
 

Elizabethtown Best Personal Loan Lenders

 
 
 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended personal loan lenders in Elizabethtown’s area are Abound Credit Union, Fort Knox Federal Credit Union and WesBanco Bank.

 
Abound Credit Union (96% Recommend)
  • Abound Credit Union ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, a 4.8 Easy Application rating, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance rating.
  • Customer feedback most often points to helpful Elizabethtown-area service, clear personal-loan guidance and smooth application support, which supports its top scores across all three categories.
 
Fort Knox Federal Credit Union (95% Recommend)
  • Fort Knox Federal Credit Union ranks second with a 95% Recommend score and matches the highest Support & Guidance rating among the top 3 at 4.8.
  • Borrower feedback frequently mentions responsive local staff, straightforward borrowing help and clear communication, which supports its high application and support scores.
 
WesBanco Bank (90% Recommend)
  • WesBanco Bank ranks third with a 90% Recommend score, a 4.5 Easy Application rating, 4.5 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.6 Support & Guidance rating.
  • Customer comments commonly highlight practical local service, useful personal-loan guidance and dependable branch support, which supports its strong support score among the top 3.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Support & Guidance Recommend %
Abound Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.8 4.8 96%
Fort Knox Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.8 95%
WesBanco Bank Bank 4.5 4.5 4.6 90%
South Central Bank Community Bank 4.4 4.4 4.5 88%
PNC Bank Bank 4.2 4.2 4.3 84%
U.S. Bank Bank 4.1 4.1 4.2 82%
 
 
 
 

Florence Best Personal Loan Lenders

 
 
 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended personal loan lenders in Florence’s area are Kemba Credit Union, General Electric Credit Union and Cinfed Credit Union.

 
Kemba Credit Union (96% Recommend)
  • Kemba Credit Union ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, a 4.8 Easy Application rating, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance rating.
  • Customer feedback most often points to helpful Florence-area service, clear personal-loan guidance and smooth application support, which supports its top scores across all three categories.
 
General Electric Credit Union (95% Recommend)
  • General Electric Credit Union ranks second with a 95% Recommend score and matches the highest Support & Guidance rating among the top 3 at 4.8.
  • Borrower feedback frequently mentions responsive local staff, straightforward borrowing help and clear communication, which supports its high application and support scores.
 
Cinfed Credit Union (94% Recommend)
  • Cinfed Credit Union ranks third with a 94% Recommend score, a 4.7 Easy Application rating, 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.7 Support & Guidance rating.
  • Customer comments commonly highlight friendly branch service, useful personal-loan guidance and dependable local support, which supports its strong recommendation score.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Support & Guidance Recommend %
Kemba Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.8 4.8 96%
General Electric Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.8 95%
Cinfed Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.7 4.7 94%
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.6 90%
Fifth Third Bank Bank 4.4 4.4 4.5 88%
PNC Bank Bank 4.3 4.3 4.4 86%
 
 
 
 

Nicholasville Best Personal Loan Lenders

 
 
 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended personal loan lenders in Nicholasville’s area are Commonwealth Credit Union, Members Heritage Credit Union and Central Bank.

 
Commonwealth Credit Union (96% Recommend)
  • Commonwealth Credit Union ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, a 4.8 Easy Application rating, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.8 Support & Guidance rating.
  • Customer feedback most often points to helpful Nicholasville-area service, clear personal-loan guidance and smooth application support, which supports its top scores across all three categories.
 
Members Heritage Credit Union (95% Recommend)
  • Members Heritage Credit Union ranks second with a 95% Recommend score and matches the highest Support & Guidance rating among the top 3 at 4.8.
  • Borrower feedback frequently mentions responsive local staff, straightforward borrowing help and clear communication, which supports its high application and support scores.
 
Central Bank (91% Recommend)
  • Central Bank ranks third with a 91% Recommend score, a 4.5 Easy Application rating, 4.5 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction rating and 4.6 Support & Guidance rating.
  • Customer comments commonly highlight practical local service, useful personal-loan guidance and dependable branch support, which supports its strong support score among the top 3.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Support & Guidance Recommend %
Commonwealth Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.8 4.8 96%
Members Heritage Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.8 95%
Central Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.5 4.6 91%
Republic Bank Community Bank 4.5 4.4 4.5 89%
Fifth Third Bank Bank 4.3 4.3 4.4 86%
PNC Bank Bank 4.2 4.2 4.3 84%
 
 
 
 

Kentucky Best Online Personal Loan Lenders

 
 
 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended online personal loan lenders in Kentucky’s area are Abound Credit Union, Greater Kentucky Credit Union and Service One Credit Union.

 
Abound Credit Union (96% Recommend)
  • Abound Credit Union ranks highest with a 96% Recommend score, 4.8 Easy Application, 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction, and 4.7 Support & Guidance.
  • Borrower feedback supports its top position because customers point to low-rate personal loan options, an easy online application path, and helpful service during the borrowing process.
 
Greater Kentucky Credit Union (95% Recommend)
  • Greater Kentucky Credit Union ranks second with a 95% Recommend score, 4.8 Easy Application, 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction, and 4.8 Support & Guidance, tying the highest Support & Guidance score among the top 3.
  • Borrower feedback supports its strong ranking because customers highlight quick approvals, clear loan options, and useful help when choosing a personal loan.
 
Service One Credit Union (94% Recommend)
  • Service One Credit Union ranks third with a 94% Recommend score, 4.7 Easy Application, 4.7 Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction, and 4.7 Support & Guidance.
  • Borrower feedback supports its top-3 placement because customers point to low fixed rates, online application access, and a straightforward borrowing process.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction Support & Guidance Recommend %
Abound Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.8 4.7 96%
Greater Kentucky Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.8 95%
Service One Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.7 4.7 94%
Members Choice Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.7 4.6 93%
SoFi Bank 4.8 4.7 4.7 92%
Commonwealth Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.7 4.7 91%
LightStream Bank 4.6 4.8 4.6 90%
Park Community Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.6 4.6 89%
Best Egg Online 4.6 4.5 4.6 88%
UK Federal Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.6 4.6 87%