Personal Loans

Whether it’s a happy milestone on the horizon or an unexpected expense throwing a curveball, Maine State CU’s flexible loan solutions can help.

  • Help building or rebuilding credit
  • Competitive, low interest rates
  • Fast approval and funding
  • Flexible borrowing up to $25,000
  • Funds when you need them
  • Local servicing and support

Personal Loan

From big plans to surprise expenses, a personal loan gives you flexible, affordable financing backed by the local credit union you trust.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

  • Borrow up to $25,000
  • Low, competitive interest rates
  • No collateral required
  • Fast approval and turnaround
  • Flexible repayment terms
  • Skip a Pay available

Personal Loans

Effective As of 11/25/2025

Account TypeTermAPR* as low as 1
Account Type All-Purpose LoanTerm Up to 60 monthsAPR* as low as 1 10.99%

*APR=Annual Percentage Rate

**Rate shown is “as low as” rate. Actual interest rate is determined by credit qualifications. Loans are subject to membership eligibility, and credit and underwriting approval. All Credit Union loan programs, rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice.

 

*APR=Annual Percentage Rate

**Rate shown is “as low as” rate. Actual interest rate is determined by credit qualifications. Loans are subject to membership eligibility, and credit and underwriting approval. All Credit Union loan programs, rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice.

Personal Line of Credit

Get a flexible line of credit you can use anytime. Ideal for overdraft protection, repairs, or life’s other little surprises.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

  • Apply once, access as needed
  • Funds when you need them.
  • Great for unexpected expenses
  • Can be used for overdraft protection

Effective As of 11/25/2025

Account TypeTermAPR* as low as 1
Account Type Signature Line of CreditTerm RevolvingAPR* as low as 1 10.25%

*APR=Annual Percentage Rate.

1Subject to credit and underwriting approval. All Credit Union loan programs, rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice.

*APR=Annual Percentage Rate. Rates are subject to change without notice. Some rates shown on this page may be “as low as” rates and the actual interest rate may be determined by credit and collateral qualifications. Eligibility requirements apply.

Personal Secured Loan

Build or rebuild credit on your own terms with a Personal Secured Loan. Use savings on deposit as collateral to secure a lower loan rate.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

  • Ideal for building or rebuilding credit
  • Use for large or planned purchases
  • No credit check required
  • Interest rate 2.00% APR* above dividend rate
  • Flexible repayment with local servicing
  • Skip a Pay available

Share Secured Loan

Effective As of 11/25/2025

Account TypeRate
Account Type Share SecuredRate Variable*
*Variable Rate is 2.00% over the dividend rate of the share used to secure the loan at the time of the loan’s consummation. Variable rate adjusts annually in January to 2.00% over the share rate at time of adjustment.

*APR=Annual Percentage Rate. Rates are subject to change without notice. Some rates shown on this page may be “as low as” rates and the actual interest rate may be determined by credit and collateral qualifications. Eligibility requirements apply. This rate is adjusted in January.

Personal Loans

  • Personal Loan
  • Share Secured Loan
  • Personal Line of Credit
    • Loan Type
    • Lump sum personal loan
    • Secured personal loan
    • Revolving line of credit
    • Borrowing Limit
    • Up to $25,000
    • Based on savings balance
    • Varies (reusable funds)
    • Interest Rate
    • Low, fixed rates
    • Variable; 2.00% above dividend rate*
    • Variable rates starting at 00.00% APR**
    • Collateral Required
    • Yes
    • Best For
    • One-time expenses or large purchases
    • Building or rebuilding credit
    • Ongoing needs or overdraft protection
    • Repayment Terms
    • Fixed-term with predictable payments
    • Yes
    • Yes
    • Access to Funds
    • One-time disbursement
    • Flexible; builds credit as your repay
    • Use an repay as needed
    • Additional Benefits
    • Fast approval and local servicing; Skip a Pay available when needed
    • Lower interest rate; Skip a Pay available when available
    • Apply once, reuse funds
  • Loan Type
  • Borrowing Limit
  • Interest Rate
  • Collateral Required
  • Best For
  • Repayment Terms
  • Access to Funds
  • Additional Benefits
    • Personal Loan
    • Lump sum personal loan
    • Up to $25,000
    • Low, fixed rates
    • One-time expenses or large purchases
    • Fixed-term with predictable payments
    • One-time disbursement
    • Fast approval and local servicing; Skip a Pay available when needed
    • Share Secured Loan
    • Secured personal loan
    • Based on savings balance
    • Variable; 2.00% above dividend rate*
    • Yes
    • Building or rebuilding credit
    • Yes
    • Flexible; builds credit as your repay
    • Lower interest rate; Skip a Pay available when available
    • Personal Line of Credit
    • Revolving line of credit
    • Varies (reusable funds)
    • Variable rates starting at 00.00% APR**
    • Ongoing needs or overdraft protection
    • Yes
    • Use an repay as needed
    • Apply once, reuse funds

*Variable Rate is 2.00% over highest share dividend at time of loan. Annual adjustment in January.

**APR=Annual Percentage Rate. Subject to credit and underwriting approval. All Credit Union loan programs, rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice.

Skip-a-Pay

Need a little extra breathing room in your monthly budget? Maine State CU’s Skip-a-Pay program lets you skip an eligible loan payment – quickly, easily, and right from online or mobile banking.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

  • Skip a payment every 6 months
  • Available on select loan types
  • Simple online and mobile access
  • Just $25 per skipped payment
  • $5 of each fee supports Ending Hunger in Maine
  • Loans must be current and in good standing
  • Auto Loans
  • Personal Loans (excluding Signature Line of Credit)
  • Energy Loans

Credit cards, real estate loans, business loans, and open-ended lines of credit are not eligible.

  • Log into Mobile or Online Banking
  • Click on the Skip-a-Pay option
  • View your eligible loans
  • Select the loan you’d like to skip and follow the prompts

Loan payments may only be skipped once every 6 months. Forms must be fully submitted to be processed.

  • Loans with payments from another financial institution must be submitted at least 3 days prior to the due date
  • Skipped payments will extend your loan term
  • Interest will continue to accrue during the skipped month
  • All requests are subject to approval

Call us at 207-623-1851 and select option 2, or stop by your local branch. We’re happy to help!

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