
LightStream Personal Loans: 2021 Review
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Updated April 14, 2021
Overview of LightStream
Pros and cons
Pros
No fees Low rates for those who qualify Rate Beat Program, which can help ensure qualified borrowers get lowest rate
Cons
Not a business loan Pre-approvals not available Minimum FICO® Score of 660 may make it challenging for borrowers with less than good credit to qualify
LightStream Personal Loan Terms, Rates, and Fees
LightStream Personal Loans: Overall Rating
Other Lenders
LightStream Customer Reviews
What Types of Loans Does LightStream Offer?
Home remodel Vehicle purchase Boat or RV repair Dental work Horse or horse trailer purchase Adoption or fertility treatment K-12 school financing Wedding expenses
Important to Keep in Mind
Applying for a LightStream Personal Loan
Qualifications for a LightStream Loan
The Application
The Bottom Line
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Author
Susan Guillory is the President of Egg Marketing, a content marketing firm based in San Diego. She’s written several business books, and has been published on sites including Forbes, AllBusiness, and Cision. She enjoys writing about business and personal credit, financial strategies, loans, and credit cards. Follow her on Twitter @eggmarketing.
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