Chase Mortgage vs. Upgrade Home Improvement Loan
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed
Chase Mortgage
Chase
4.3
Big-bank mortgage with relationship rate discounts and in-branch support in all 50 states.
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Upgrade Home Improvement Loan
Upgrade
4.2
APR 8.49–35.99%. $1K–$50K. Accepts lower credit.
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Chase Mortgage wins on more measurable categories — particularly on rate and cost. Upgrade Home Improvement Loan may still be the right fit depending on your loan amount and term needs.
Feature
Chase Mortgage
Upgrade Home Improvement
APR Range
6.50% – 8.20% Best
8.49% – 35.99%
Loan Amount
$100,000 – $5,000,000 Best
$1,000 – $50,000
Term Length
120–360 months
24–84 months
Origination Fee
Varies; relationship discounts up to 0.50% Best
1.85–9.99%
Min Credit Score
620+
560+ Best
Funding Speed
30–45 days
1 business day
Chase Mortgage
Upgrade Home Improvement Loan
Pros
- Accepts lower credit scores
- Accepts lower credit scores
- Fast approval
- Fast approval
- Direct contractor payments
- Direct contractor payments
Cons
- Higher origination fee
- Higher origination fee
- APR can be high
- APR can be high
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