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Capital One typically takes 1-3 business days. LendingClub's peer-to-peer model and fully online process enable quicker decisions, while Capital One's traditional banking structure requires additional verification steps."},{"question":"Who has lower interest rates for personal loans?","answer":"LendingClub offers lower starting rates at 6.95% APR for top-tier credit applicants (740+), compared to Capital One's 12.99% minimum. However, both lenders charge up to 35.99% APR for lower credit tiers. For excellent credit borrowers, LendingClub provides 6+ percentage points in savings."},{"question":"Can I get a loan from either if I have bad credit?","answer":"Both lenders serve borrowers with fair to poor credit, with maximum APRs around 35.99%. Capital One may approve applicants with credit scores as low as 580-600, while LendingClub typically requires 600+ with better approval odds above 650. Neither is ideal for deep subprime (sub-580) applicants."},{"question":"Does Capital One or LendingClub charge origination fees?","answer":"Capital One charges 0% origination fees on all personal loans. LendingClub charges 0-8% origination fees depending on credit profile, with most applicants paying 1-6%. Capital One's no-fee approach saves borrowers money upfront, especially for larger loans."},{"question":"Which lender is better for debt consolidation?","answer":"LendingClub is specialized for debt consolidation with dedicated tools, a specific consolidation calculator, and rates starting at 6.95% for strong credit. Capital One offers consolidation loans but without specialized features. 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