ButterCup91 0 Posted October 31, 2017 Hello! So insurance is a no go for me, and I just recently decided that I would have my surgery in Mexico with Dr. Zavalza if everything goes accordingly (haven't booked yet). First I was trying get a loan, and I wondered what peoples experience was with United medical. I don't have the best credit score, it's fair, I also rent do not own a house. Did anyone use a credit card instead to pay for their surgery? Which one is better loan or CC? Thanks in advance!Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
temkins 71 Posted October 31, 2017 Perhaps a credit card is not the best option due to high rates. Try getting a customer loan instead, usually those have a better flat rate and much longer repayment periods (about 3-5 years). That won't stress you much. None of us have the best credit score, according to financial institutions but it really depends how BAD is your credit score! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ButterCup91 0 Posted October 31, 2017 Perhaps a credit card is not the best option due to high rates. Try getting a customer loan instead, usually those have a better flat rate and much longer repayment periods (about 3-5 years). That won't stress you much. None of us have the best credit score, according to financial institutions [emoji4] but it really depends how BAD is your credit score!I'll have to look up customer loans, I've never heard of them. I just got my credit score up to a 615 a couple months ago it was a 545 ☹ lol. So we shall see. It seems it's so much easier to get credit cards than loans. I've tried applying for a loan through prosper, but it was for $8000 when I planned on getting the surgery in US. So fingers crossed higher credit and lower amount work in my favor. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparker7 35 Posted October 31, 2017 Hi, I took a loan out with Avant. The interest rate is horrible-29%. My credit score is recovering from a layoff that led to going back to college and is a bit higher than yours, but not by a lot. I've had the same bank for 16 years, have a good job, and have my income direct deposited into my bank account. I thought I'd have no problem getting a loan with my bank. I went in and they suggested their credit card with zero interest for a year. I was declined within two hours. I'll be paying $1,500 in interest and fees which sucks, but if I don't, I'll be paying with my life. 1 Angie's_Ocean reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites