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Bison Green Review

Installment loan · Reviewed June 2026

starstarstarstarstar 3.0 Our editorial rating

“Transparent enough to publish a sample APR — but that APR (~673%) is among the highest you'll see. Fine for tiny emergencies, costly for anything more.”

At a Glance

Loan amount Small-dollar (site example shows a $200 loan; no published max)
APR The lender's own example disclosure shows an APR around 673% — very high even for this sector
Term Varies (example: ~148 days, 10 bi-weekly payments)
Funding As soon as one business day; sometimes same-day if processed early
Credit No hard FICO minimum
Fees No early-payoff penalty advertised
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Best for

Borrowers who need a very small amount fast and will repay it quickly.

Cost 1.6
Transparency 3.5
Funding speed 3.8
Eligibility 3.6
Support 3.0

Bison Green Pros & Cons

thumb_upPros

  • checkDiscloses a sample APR upfront (more than many peers)
  • checkNo early-payoff penalty advertised
  • checkFast funding, sometimes same day
  • checkSupports economic development in the Pine Ridge community

thumb_downCons

  • closeSample APR (~673%) is extremely high
  • closeVery small loan amounts
  • closeExcluded in many states
  • closeDirect tribal-government ownership vs. member-ownership is unclear
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Who Bison Green is

Bison Green Lending is a Native-American–owned small-dollar installment lender that operates within the interior boundaries of the Oglala Sioux Tribe's Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota and markets itself as supporting local economic development. Founded around 2017, its site is live and accepting applications. Whether it is owned by the tribal government or by tribal members is not fully clear from its site.

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Rates & real cost

Unusually for this sector, Bison Green publishes a sample disclosure — and it shows an APR around 673% on a small loan. That is among the highest rates you'll encounter, so it only makes sense for a tiny, short-lived emergency. Read your own disclosure for the exact figure.

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Bison Green FAQ

Is Bison Green a legitimate lender? add
It is a real, operating Native-American–owned lender within the Oglala Sioux Tribe's Pine Ridge Reservation, with a live site and an upfront sample APR disclosure. As with any high-cost loan, read the full terms first.
How much does Bison Green cost? add
Its own sample disclosure shows an APR around 673% — very high. Your rate may vary; confirm it in your disclosure before borrowing.
Where is Bison Green not available? add
It excludes IL, CT, DC, MA, MN, NC, NY, SC, SD, VA, VT, WV, MD, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
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How We Rate Lenders

We score each lender from 1 to 5 on cost, transparency, funding speed, eligibility, and customer support. High-cost products score lower on cost by design. Ratings are editorial, independent, and updated as terms change.

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