LightStream can approve your personal loan application the same day you apply as long as you provide all the required informations, but they don't give instant approval. If they need to verify any of your information, the approval process may take a little longer, but you can expect to get the funds within 1 business day after you’re approved and you accept the offer.
Key Things to Know About LightStream Personal Loan Approval
Minimum credit score: 660
Minimum income: Not disclosed
Approval timeline: 1 business day
Funding timeline: 1 business day after approval
Age requirement: Legal age to accept a loan in your state (almost always 18)
Citizenship requirement: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
LightStream may approve you the same day you apply or within 1 business day. After your application is approved and you accept the offer, it takes 1 business day to receive your funds, which LightStream will send to you by electronic bank transfer.
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Your LightStream approval odds are good if you have a low debt-to-income ratio and meet LightStream’s requirements to get a loan. Some requirements include being at least 18 years old, having enough income to make monthly payments and having a credit score of 660+. If you meet all the requirements, your approval odds are high, but approval is never guaranteed. ... read full answer
What You Need for Good LightStream Approval Odds
Credit Score Requirement: 660+
Age: 18+
Identification: Social Security number
Bank Account: Verifiable bank account
Residency: All states
Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Income: Not disclosed
Before applying for any personal loan, it’s a good idea to check to see if you pre-qualify in order to estimate your approval odds. You can use WalletHub’s free pre-qualification tool to check with multiple lenders at once.
Yes, LightStream does call your employer after you provide their contact information and give permission for the call during the application process. LightStream will not disclose any information when they contact your employer, since they are just inquiring about your employment status.
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