Finance Your Home Improvement Projects

Big home projects can be exciting — and expensive.

Thousands of contractors trust Leap to provide their homeowners with financing options through LightStream, a top unsecured lender. Focus on your project while LightStream provides fast, flexible funding. 

LightStream Personal Loan – Simple, Fast, Flexible

  • No Collateral Required – Borrow without putting your home at risk. 
  • Fast Funding – Online application with same-day funding available (conditions apply).
  • Fixed Payments – Know exactly what you’ll pay each month. 
  • Flexible Project Use – Cover kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, pools, landscaping, and more. 
  • Loan Amounts – $5,000–$100,000 depending on your project needs.
  • No Fees or Prepayment Penalties – Full transparency and flexibility.
  • $0 Origination Fees – Unlike many other home improvement loans that charge an upfront origination fee (often 1–5% of your loan amount), LightStream has no origination fees.

Best For: Homeowners with good credit who want a fast, straightforward loan without using their home as security.

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Why Choose LightStream?

  • Trusted by Contractors – Contractor-approved financing. 
  • Seamless Online Process – Fully digital application. 
  • Flexible & Transparent – Competitive rates, clear payments, and no hidden fees. 
  • Hands-Off for Contractors – Customers apply directly, so contractors can focus on the project.

Leap provides a trusted path to the right financing, ensuring homeowners can access affordable options approved by their contractor.

FAQS.

A home equity loan is also referred to as a second mortgage. Just as with a home improvement loan, you receive requested funds up front and repay them over a designated period of time. Unlike home improvement loans, home equity loans do require you to use your home as collateral and, typically, you must own 20% or more of your home to apply.

For minor renovations, using your credit card could be a good option. Some credit cards offer zero percent introductory APR, meaning you don’t have to pay interest for the first few months. However, using a credit card can result in extraordinarily high interest rates if you don’t pay your balance back before the introductory offer expires. If you’re using a credit card that does not offer zero percent interest, it’s important to pay back the entire amount you owe before your next billing period. It’s also important to note that credit cards offer variable interest rates, meaning the amount you pay can decrease or increase depending on market fluctuations. A LightStream home improvement loan may offer lower interest rates than a credit card, so you can save more of your hard-earned money. LightStream’s low, fixed rates make it easy to plan for your monthly expenses and stick to a budget.

Home improvement loans allow you to borrow funds for your home improvement project without requiring collateral, a home title, or an appraisal. LightStream loans have a quick, easy online application that you can complete on any device from the comfort of your home.
You can borrow between $5,000 and $100,000 and choose a repayment period that works best for you. LightStream loans have no restrictions on the type of home improvement project your funds can cover.
Here is how it works:
– Apply online. You will receive a response shortly during business hours.
– Accept the loan agreement. Once approved, e-sign your loan agreement and set up your loan for funding.
– That’s it! Use your loan. Receive your funds as early as today (conditions apply). With a LightStream loan, funds are deposited directly into your account, so you can shop your contractor as a cash buyer and take full control of your project.

Home improvement loans are paid back in installments, or regular monthly payments, depending on the size of the loan and the lender. LightStream home improvement loans have flexible terms so you can choose a repayment period that works best for you.

The best way to get a home improvement loan without equity is by applying for an unsecured personal loan. LightStream unsecured home improvement loans allow you the flexibility to tackle your home improvement project without going over your budget.

When you have good credit, LightStream offers low-interest, fixed-rate loans from $5,000 to $100,000, for practically any home improvement project you want.

LightStream loan funds can be used to pay for contractors, appliances, finishes, furniture, landscaping, and much more. Your funds will cover all expenses related to your home improvement project.

– Low, fixed rates
– Predictable monthly payment
– Potentially lower APR than a credit card
– Fast application
– Easy to get funds
– Funds are directly deposited into your account as soon the day you apply when conditions are met

When you have good credit, you deserve a low-interest, fixed-rate loan. LightStream offers competitive rates with no fees or prepayment penalties. There are also no appraisals or home equity requirements. LightStream home improvement rates vary by loan amount, term length, and credit profile.

A home improvement loan is an unsecured personal loan that allows you to borrow money for home upgrades, repairs, renovations and additions. Typically offered by banks, credit unions and online lenders, home improvement loans are an easy, hassle-free way to get funds for your project.

Home improvement loans are a popular choice for home improvement projects because they offer a fast and easy way to finance your project. LightStream home improvement loans are unsecured, which means you don’t need to use your home as collateral and don’t need equity in your home.

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Truist Bank is an Equal Housing Lender. © 2026 Truist Financial Corporation. Truist, LightStream, and the LightStream logos are service marks of Truist Financial Corporation. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Lending services provided by Truist Bank.

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