Uprova

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About Uprova

Uprova is a tribal lending entity offering installment loans as alternatives to traditional payday loans. Uprova markets itself towards borrowers with all credit scores, and its proprietary assessment system checks to see if a customer is a good fit for the brand while also considering if they can actually afford a loan. However, not all applicants are guaranteed approval, and Uprova may run credit checks in certain situations.

Pros
  • Works with bad credit
  • Fast funding
  • Doesn’t offer payday loans
  • Loan amounts up to $5,000
Cons
  • May check credit
  • Not available everywhere

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My experience with Uprova has been off the charts awesome. I did not even expect that there were people like them still out there. It was top-notch all the way across the board. I...

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I love Uprova's lending process. It didn't take long at all. The representative I had was very patient, nice and easygoing. ... I also love the fact that the fees are not crazy an...

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What is Uprova?

Uprova is a company offering installment loans for borrowers with various types of credit. Uprova has an online application and funding process, and it can provide funds in under 30 minutes. The company is wholly owned by The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake tribe.

Uprova’s loans are not available to residents of every state, and the Tribe may change the states it accepts applications from. Check Uprova’s website to see if its services are available to you when you’re ready to borrow.

How does Uprova work?

After you fill out Uprova’s online application, you should know if you are approved within seconds of submission. If you’re approved, funding should be available in under 30 minutes.

Uprova doesn’t charge any sort of application fee, but it may check your credit. However, one of Uprova’s standout features is its proprietary assessment tool, which judges your ability to pay back a loan — not just your credit score. Uprova offers loans for a variety of people, credit scores and financial situations (although rates might not be ideal in some cases.)

Uprova loans

Uprova has pages on its website for personal loans and tribal loans. Tribal loans have fixed terms and multiple installments. Uprova is able to offer these loans because it's an arm of the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake tribe.

Uprova’s loans are available in amounts between $300 and $5,000. There are no application, origination or prepayment penalties. Uprova states that its loans can be repaid in 20 biweekly payments, which averages out to a little over nine months. A disclaimer on its website corroborates this, stating that terms can range from nine to 36 months. There are no collateral requirements.

Uprova rates

Uprova doesn’t provide much upfront information about its rates, but according to a disclaimer on its website, representative examples might have APRs ranging from 34.5% to 35.99% and terms ranging from nine to 36 months. Check your rate with Uprova to get a more concrete number based on your personal financial situation.

Uprova’s loans come with fixed rates, fixed terms and fixed, biweekly payment schedules. There are no prepayment penalties.

Uprova FAQ

Is Uprova a payday loan?
No. Uprova offers fixed-term installment loans. Unlike payday loans, which have aggressively short terms and are designed to be paid back in a single installment, installment loans tend to have multiple installments, fixed terms and lower APRs.
Does Uprova check your credit?
Uprova might check your credit score. However, it offers loans for borrowers with a variety of credit scores.
Where is Uprova located?
Uprova is located in Upper Lake, California. Uprova is owned by the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake.
How do I contact Uprova?
You can contact Uprova by phone, email or mail. Check its website for specific contact info. The company is available Monday through Friday, excluding certain federal holidays.

Is Uprova legit?

Uprova offers financial solutions for borrowers who want an alternative to payday loans. The company’s loans have some appealing features, but it’s ultimately up to you to weigh the benefits of a loan against its costs, including interest and potential fees. Check with Uprova to see what rates are available to you, and make sure you can afford to repay your loan before borrowing.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2025

    I was in desperate need of a loan and have bad credit. I found Uprova online and saw thousands of positive reviews on Google. So decided to go with them. Big mistake. As it turns out, the interest rate was over 500 percent. So even after paying over $1k back, my balance went down only $60. If I maintain the payment schedule set up, I will pay thousands more for a $1k loan in just six months time. Even if I pay the entire balance now, I will have lost over $1000. Which means I would be now $2000 down. This is a predatory lending company that takes advantage of those in need by charging outrageous rates to make a profit and keep their customers in debt.

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    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2025

    I am having difficulty signing in or resetting my password as it never sends the email to reset and cannot pay via phone as it is telling me to speak to customer service. I would like to pay off my loan in full as soon as possible. But have no way to do so. If I cannot do it by noon today, I'll stop payment with my bank for any future transactions. I took a loan for $300 and I'm seeing now today a debit for $452.33 and then a credit for same amount after already paying two payments of $86.51. I can't check the balance for pay-off or pay it off through any method. Do you think people are that ignorant that they won't be able to figure this out and they continue earning interest on the loan while none of their online or automated phone systems work to allow pay-off? Pretty shady.

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      Reviewed Jan. 26, 2025

      They were fast with loan approval. Their interest rates were astronomical. If you are in need of emergency cash try other options. I probably would have been better off going with a payday loan. $45 is better than paying $700 in interest.

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      Reviewed Oct. 22, 2024

      I applied for a loan so that I can pay for school and then they went ahead and lied on their website saying that they could approve my loan because I need the money right now but then they had the audacity to say that I will need a credit score even though they said all is welcome. Please do noty apply for loans through this crappy company. If I could give zero stars I would.

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      Reviewed Oct. 16, 2024

      Don’t do it. My 1200 dollar loan was given a 34% interest rate. After I got the loan documents I was charged 546% APR. I’ve file a complaint with my state attorney general, the FTC, and I’ve sought the services of an attorney. I’m looking for others to have a class action suit against this “company”.

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      Reviewed Sept. 29, 2024

      This is a predatory lender! 524% interest on a $1,200.00 emergency loan! Over $4k back on 1,200.00. They do everything online and send you your payment amount but don't say it's biweekly. Read the fine print! Then they refuse to give you a 10 day payoff letter so you can pay it off easily. Stay away unless it's your absolute last resort. Any APR on a credit card would be lower!!!

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      Reviewed Sept. 17, 2024

      I was told my balance was 792 and change on Friday 09/13. I borrowed 800.00. Called on Monday, the 16th and was told by balance was 981.85? Representative stated they tried to request money from my checking account and was rejected by my bank? They stated my bank information was incorrect? How is that possible when approval was given it was based on this same information. This company is bogus and I see why their rating are 1.5, also if I could my rating would be zero or negative.

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      Reviewed Aug. 30, 2024

      Please do not do business with them. 500% interest rates is what they do. They will put you in a worst position. People please, please run away. They prey on us people who needs a little help between paychecks just to have use paying them for months....It's soo sad but this is the real world.. This company doesn't care about helping us just the money.

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      Reviewed May 12, 2024

      Please be warned if you make the lowest payment every two weeks you will end up paying double or even triple what you borrowed by the time you get it paid off. If you do not have the means to pay your loan off within 2-3 weeks, this probably isn’t for you. With that being said, I still think there is a time and place where Uprova can help you in a tough spot. I was behind on some bills and took out a loan of $1000. Ended up paying that loan off pretty quickly in about 3 weeks and only accrued about $100 in interest. The whole process was straightforward and I received my loan quickly. I would consider doing it again if I ever needed it.

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      Reviewed April 15, 2024

      I’ve literally been ROBBED! For months now. Smh. I borrowed a 1,000.00 loan because I desperately needed it not knowing the interest was 689.71. I have paid exactly 3,446.19 and still owe 660.00. I can literally cry right now. This is ROBBERY! DO NOT GET LOAN FROM THIS PLACE. IT IS LIKE PAWNING A TITLE TO YOUR CAR. I REPEAT. DO NOT RUIN YOUR LIFE EVEN MORE.

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      Uprova Company Information

      Company Name:
      Uprova
      Company Type:
      Private
      Address:
      635 East Hwy 20, V
      City:
      Upper Lake
      State/Province:
      CA
      Postal Code:
      95485
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      www.uprova.com