LightStream Personal Loan vs. Discover Personal Loans

Side-by-side comparison ยท Updated 2026 ยท Independently reviewed

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LightStream Personal Loan
LightStream
4.5

APR 7.99โ€“25.99%. Up to $100K. Same-day funding.

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Discover Personal Loans
Discover Bank
4.4

APR 7.99โ€“24.99%. $2.5Kโ€“$40K. No origination fee.

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WealthSpott Verdict

LightStream Personal Loan wins on more measurable categories โ€” particularly on rate and cost. Discover Personal Loans may still be the right fit depending on your loan amount and term needs.

Feature
LightStream Personal Loan
Discover Personal Loans
APR Range
7.99% โ€“ 25.99%
7.99% โ€“ 24.99%
Loan Amount
$5,000 โ€“ $100,000 Best
$2,500 โ€“ $40,000
Term Length
24โ€“84 months
36โ€“84 months
Origination Fee
None
None
Min Credit Score
660+
660+
Funding Speed
Same day
Next business day
LightStream Personal Loan
Pros
  • Low APR for qualified borrowers
  • Low APR for qualified borrowers
  • Same-day funding
  • Same-day funding
  • No fees
  • No fees
Cons
  • Higher credit required
  • Higher credit required
  • No prequalification
  • No prequalification
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Discover Personal Loans
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