Rapid Cash Short Term Loan
A short term loan for a smaller amount, when a longer loan is more than you need.
Rates change. See Current Rates for today’s figures.
What a Short Term Loan Is For
A short term loan covers a smaller amount over a shorter period than a standard personal loan. It suits an expense that has landed sooner than your budget allowed for and that you expect to clear quickly rather than carry for years.
What You Should Know
Short Term by Design
Repaid over a shorter period than a standard personal loan.
Smaller Amounts
Sized for a specific expense rather than a large project.
Consider the Alternatives
A lender will say if a line of credit or longer loan costs you less.
What to Have Ready
Bring proof of income. A Waypoint lender will confirm what you can borrow and what it will cost in total, not just per month.
- Proof of income
- Waypoint membership
Current Rates
Smart E-Loan
As low as
6.99%APR²
Home Improvement Loan
As low as
7.99%APR²
Credit Builder Loan
As low as
7.99%APR²
Personal Loan
As low as
9.49%APR²
APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rates effective 16 September 2026 and subject to change without notice. Your APR may differ based on credit history, term, and other factors. Not all applicants will qualify for the lowest rate. Applicants consolidating debt add 1.00% to the personal loan base rate, not to exceed 17.99%.
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| Loan Type | Term (Months) | APR As Low As | Maximum Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Loan | Up to 12 | 9.49% | $25,000 |
| Personal Loan | Up to 24 | 9.74% | $25,000 |
| Personal Loan | Up to 36 | 9.99% | $25,000 |
| Personal Loan | Up to 48 | 10.24% | $25,000 |
| Personal Loan | Up to 60 | 10.49% | $25,000 |
| Home Improvement Loan | Up to 60 | 7.99% | $50,000 |
| Home Improvement Loan | Up to 84 | 8.49% | $50,000 |
| Home Improvement Loan | Up to 120 | 8.99% | $50,000 |
| Home Improvement Loan | Up to 144 | 9.49% | $50,000 |
| Home Improvement Loan | Up to 180 | 9.99% | $50,000 |
| Smart E-Loan (CT Green Bank) | Up to 60 | 6.99% | $50,000 |
| Smart E-Loan (CT Green Bank) | Up to 84 | 6.99% | $50,000 |
| Smart E-Loan (CT Green Bank) | Up to 120 | 6.99% | $50,000 |
| Smart E-Loan (CT Green Bank) | Up to 144 | 7.49% | $50,000 |
| Smart E-Loan (CT Green Bank) | Up to 180 | 7.99% | $50,000 |
| Credit Builder Loan | Up to 12 | 7.99% | $5,000 |
| Credit Builder Loan | Up to 24 | 8.49% | $5,000 |
| Credit Builder Loan | Up to 36 | 8.99% | $5,000 |
| Money Line of Credit | Open end | 9.49% | $15,000 |
| Rapid Cash Short Term Loan | Up to 12 | 28.00% | $2,000 |
| Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Loan | Up to 12 | 17.95% | $2,500 |
| Share Secured Advance | Up to 84 | 7.00% | 100% of shares |
| Certificate Secured Loan | Term of certificate | Certificate rate plus 3.00% | 100% of certificate |
Good to Know
A line of credit may cost less
Depending on the amount and how quickly you repay.
So can a longer personal loan
A longer term can work out cheaper depending on the amount.
Ask a lender to compare
A Waypoint lender can put the options side by side before you decide.
Talk it through with someone who lends here.
Local decisions. No obligation.
A short conversation before you apply tells you what you can realistically borrow and what it will cost in total. Book a time at any Waypoint branch, or start online and we will pick it up from there.
Important Disclosures
A $20 non-refundable application fee is required.
APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rates are accurate as of 16 September 2026 and are subject to change without notice. Your APR may differ based on credit history, credit worthiness, collateral year, term of loan, loan to value, and fees that may constitute finance charges. Not all applicants will qualify for the lowest rate. Your actual APR will be included in the initial Truth in Lending disclosure.
Payment example: for a loan amount of $5,000 with an APR of 9.49% over a term of 12 months, the monthly payment would be $438.24.
Applicants consolidating debt add 1.00% to the personal loan base rate, not to exceed 17.99%.
Share secured and certificate secured loans and other flat rate loans are not subject to managed risk pricing.