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Post Lake Lending Review

Installment loan · Reviewed June 2026

starstarstarstarstar 3.2 Our editorial rating

“The largest-amount Sokaogon/Mole Lake lender (up to $5,000) — and one of the few that publishes both its APR band (550–815%) and a worked cost example. Useful disclosure on an expensive product.”

At a Glance

Loan amount $200 – $5,000
APR Post Lake reports an APR of 550%–815%, varying by amount and term; it illustrates a $1,000 loan repaid over 26 biweekly payments totaling more than $7,700
Term Installments; ~26 biweekly payments typical
Funding Same business day if approved by 2pm CST, else next day
Credit No hard FICO minimum (income-based)
Fees Not itemized publicly — confirm late/NSF in the agreement
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Best for

Borrowers who need a larger amount and want the APR and total cost shown before they sign.

Cost 1.9
Transparency 3.6
Funding speed 4.2
Eligibility 4.0
Support 3.1

Post Lake Lending Pros & Cons

thumb_upPros

  • checkLarger amounts than most peers (up to $5,000)
  • checkPublishes its APR band (550–815%) and a real cost example
  • checkSame-day funding if approved by 2pm CST
  • checkNo hard FICO minimum

thumb_downCons

  • closeVery high APR (550–815%) — a $1,000 loan can total >$7,700
  • closeExcluded in ~19 states
  • closeMixed service record (B- BBB, complaints)
  • closeSingle lender — no rate shopping
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Who Post Lake Lending is

Post Lake Lending, Inc. is an economic arm and instrumentality of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community (Mole Lake Band of Lake Superior Chippewa) in Wisconsin, operating under tribal law and applicable federal regulations. It carries a large Trustpilot footprint (~16,000 reviews) alongside a B- BBB profile with consumer complaints.

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Rates, fees & real cost

Post Lake lends $200 to $5,000 — the widest range in the Wisconsin set — and, unusually, publishes an APR band of 550% to 815%. It also gives a concrete example: a $1,000 loan repaid over roughly 26 biweekly payments totals more than $7,700. That transparency is welcome, but it underscores how expensive the product is; pay down early where possible and read the full disclosure first.

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Where it lends

Post Lake does not lend to residents of Arkansas, Connecticut, DC, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. Funding is same business day if approved by 2pm CST.

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Post Lake Lending FAQ

What APR does Post Lake Lending charge? add
Post Lake reports an APR range of 550%–815%, and illustrates a $1,000 loan repaid over 26 biweekly payments totaling more than $7,700. Confirm your specific terms in the loan agreement.
How much can you borrow from Post Lake Lending? add
Post Lake lends $200 to $5,000 — among the largest ranges of the Wisconsin tribal lenders.
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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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