PERSONAL LOANS
LightStream: BEST FOR WIDE RANGE OF REPAYMENT TERMS
4.7
Bankrate Rating = 4.7/5
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LightStream offers repayment terms as long as 84 months — among the lengthiest of the lenders we've reviewed. Combined with APRs lower than most personal loan lenders offer, you may receive a lower payment and pay less interest on the money you borrow. Loan amount maximums are as high as $100,000, making a LightStream loan a solid alternative to financing major home improvement projects if you don’t qualify for home equity loans. A word of caution: You won’t qualify if your FICO score is below LightStream’s 695 minimum.
- Good-to-excellent credit profile
- Several years of mixed credit
- Assets or savings
- Earn a stable, sufficient income
- Few reported delinquencies
- None
Same day if approved by 2:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
Pros
- No fees
- Same-day funding
- Variety of repayment options
Cons
- Excellent credit required
- Long credit history required
- No prequalifying
*Your loan terms, including APR, may differ based on loan purpose, amount, term length, and your credit profile. Excellent credit is required to qualify for lowest rates. Rate is quoted with AutoPay discount. AutoPay discount is only available prior to loan funding. Rates without AutoPay are .50% points higher. Subject to credit approval. Conditions and limitations apply. Advertised rates and terms are subject to change without notice. Payment example: Monthly payments for a $10,000 loan at 9.99% APR with a term of 3 years would result in 36 monthly payments of $322.62. Truist Bank is an Equal Housing Lender. © 2024 Truist Financial Corporation. Truist, LightStream, and the LightStream logo are service marks of Truist Financial Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Lending services provided by Truist Bank.