Loan purposes.
Lightstream makes fixed-rate loans for 29 stated purposes across five categories. Every purpose is priced from the same rate schedule; your rate is determined by the purpose, amount, term, and your credit profile. Rates shown below assume excellent credit and include the AutoPay discount.*
Checking your rate does not affect your credit score.
Auto
7 loan purposes
Home improvement
6 loan purposes
Recreation
6 loan purposes
Family
3 loan purposes
Anything else
7 loan purposes
Disclosures
*Loan terms vary by loan purpose, amount, term, and credit profile. The lowest advertised rates require excellent credit. 29.46% of approved applicants who applied for the lowest rate qualified for it, based on data from 01/01/2026 to 03/31/2026. The rate quoted includes the AutoPay discount; the AutoPay discount is only available prior to loan funding, and rates without AutoPay are 0.50% points higher. All loans are subject to credit approval; additional conditions and limitations apply. Advertised rates and terms are subject to change without notice.
Payment example: Monthly payments for a $10,000 loan at 7.24% APR with a term of 3 years would result in 36 monthly payments of $309.87.
Maximum APR for a Lightstream loan is 25.39%. Loan terms range from 24 – 240 months depending on the loan purpose.