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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, professionalism, and supportive attitude, making the process much smoother and easier to manage. Many people highlight the excellent customer service, noting clear and consistent communication, quick responses to emails, and thorough explanations. Consumers appreciate the guidance and constant updates provided throughout the entire process, making them feel informed and supported. However, some customers also noted issues with response times and communication. A few people mentioned that the process took longer than expected, with some experiencing delays in receiving updates or answers to their questions. There were also instances where communication was perceived as unclear or repetitive, with some reviewers having to resend documents multiple times or experiencing changes in their contact person, leading to confusion.

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Staff

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Service

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Customer service

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Response time

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Customer communications

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alejandro V is simply the best! While other companies overwhelm you with paperwork when you need funding the most, Lendistry makes the process much smoother and more efficient. Yes, their interest rat... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Being a Nonprofit, it's hard to get legitimate outfits willing to lend us money at reasonable rates. Lendistry was not only reasonable, but literally half of the APR and twice the term of the next clo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience working with Lendistry for my SBA loan. Their communication was clear and consistent throughout the entire process. They always let me know exactly what documents were ne... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lendistry helped me during the pandemic, and came through in a clutch for me this time! Robert and Owen were very helpful, and explained everything so that I could understand. The online process is ve... See more

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  1. Non-Bank Financial Service

About Lendistry

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Lendistry is a minority-led and mission-driven small business lender and fintech.

At Lendistry, small business owners and non-profits nationwide can access business term loans including SBA 7(a) in amounts ranging from $25,000 - $5 million. The loan application can be completed fully online, and human professionals are available to assist when needed.

We believe all small business owners, including historically underserved and undercapitalized communities, deserve fair access to responsible financing so they can grow and thrive.

Applying is fast and does not affect your credit score.

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What it looks like to work with Lendistry:

  • Fast online application with detailed application guide for less experienced borrowers
  • Loan amounts starting at $25,000
  • Fast closings for qualified customers
  • Longer terms, up to 10 years
  • Access to participating state-funded grant and loan programs
  • A team that cares about your business’s success
Lendistry Customer: Afya Counseling & Wellness Services

As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), Lendistry is dedicated to providing economic opportunities and progressive growth for underserved urban and rural small business borrowers and their communities.

Lendistry works with its affiliated non-profit organization, The Center by Lendistry, to connect its small business customers with technical assistance, business courses, business advisors, and access to other programs and services.

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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

343 reviews

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It was a simplified process

It was a simplified process, but the turnaround time was longer than expected. I started the process a month before the SBA increased fees, and as a result, I was hit with higher finance fees. Other than that, it was an easy process if you have all your financials ready!

15 May 2025
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Reply from Lendistry

Hi Raul,
Thank you for your feedback!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Frustrating closing experience

The communication was pretty good through email keeping me posted on what’s going on. I had to initiate it the majority of the time. Not sure what was going on with the Docusign burning out for a couple of weeks and I signed closing documents probably 8-10 times. This closing part was pretty frustrating and inconvenient.

6 May 2025
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Hi Bradley,
We appreciate the feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great - Across the board!

The turnaround time was great - The communication was great - The reuslt was perfect!

23 April 2025
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Reply from Lendistry

Hi Albert,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re proud to be part of your business’s journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

There was communication at every step…

There was communication at every step and all information was clearly explained. The representative was very patient and understanding throughout the process.

16 April 2025
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Hi Pankaj,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re proud to be part of your business’s journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a fantastic experience with…

I had a fantastic experience with Lendistry! Their communication throughout the entire process was clear, prompt, and professional. Every question I had was answered thoroughly, and I always felt informed and supported. It’s rare to find a team that’s both efficient and genuinely helpful. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable and responsive lending partner!

10 April 2025
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Reply from Lendistry

Hi Francisco,
We’re so glad we could help your business grow. Thanks for sharing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The loan process was very easy

The loan process was very easy, the person was telling me exactly what I needed. The only thing I would start doing is being more involved with the customer and what the next step will be. We waited about 3 weeks before even knowing anything, then when we found out we were approved, nobody told us when to expect the money. other than that it went good.

10 April 2025
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Reply from Lendistry

Hi Patrick,
We appreciate the feedback!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Long process but overall job done

If it wasn't for the tedious documents needed and the DocuSign trouble I went through it would have been 5 stars. Overall they got the job done.

26 March 2025
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Reply from Lendistry

Hello,
We appreciate you sharing your experience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lendistry strung us along for 2 months

Lendistry strung us along for 2 months. Originally stating we were approved for one loan amount then changing that to only half the amount we were expecting once the process began finalizing. This loan was in regards to purchasing another business. We were pressured to accept this new loan and terms within 3 days of finding out the amount had changed so drastically. On day 3 we were scheduled to meet with the other business owner in order to discuss this new amount and find out if it would even work for them. We could not meet sooner. We asked Lendistry to please give us one more day so that we could make an informed decision. The declined and denied our application at that point stating we could reapply at any time and our application would be fast tracked. With this information, and knowing we had already been approved for that smaller amount we didn't foresee any other issues. Part of this business purchase required us to sell our home in order to move to the new business location, which we did.
Upon reapplying with Lendistry our application was not "fast tracked". It sat there for 7 business days "in review" until I called and said something. At that point they informed me via email that the application was denied because my credit had now dipped below the 700 amount needed for the loan. It was below because we had some hard inquiries recently and I happened to be late on paying 1 credit card 1 time and it happened to be reported on the day that they were checking credit for this second app. I called to ask to speak to someone about our negative experience and they could not find a number or email for me to send my complaint. The person that took my call was very nice and said that he would find someone to help me escalate the issue and that I should receive a call back. However I am still waiting to hear anything.

15 April 2025
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Reply from Lendistry

Hi Dana,
Thanks for leaving a review. Our team appreciates the opportunity to learn from your experience and improve our processes.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The portal was user friendly and easy…

The portal was user friendly and easy to navigate. Once we received a conditional approval, we were assigned a dedicated processor to work through the items needed to be fully approved

My only suggestion would be improved communication.

2 April 2025
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Reply from Lendistry

Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re proud to be part of your business’s journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SBA loan

Fast and easy service for an SBA loan

2 April 2025
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Reply from Lendistry

Hi Tim,
We’re so glad we could help your business grow. Thanks for sharing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Most amazing and easy experience I have…

Most amazing and easy experience I have encountered they made the process seamless

24 March 2025
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Reply from Lendistry

Hi Victor,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re proud to be part of your business’s journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great people to work with at Lendistry

Had a great experience with Lendistry, Great customer service and I will recommend everyone to do business with Lendistry.

26 March 2025
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Reply from Lendistry

Hi Gilbert,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re proud to be part of your business’s journey.

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