Credit Score Required for Personal Installment Loans by Lender LenderMin. Credit ScoreLoan Amounts LendingClub 600 $1,000 - $40,000 FreedomPlus 620 $5,000 - $50,000 Best Egg 640 $2,000 - $50,000 LightStream 660 $5,000 - $100,0003 more rows •
So yes, your installment will affect your utilization. If your utilization is higher than 30% of your credit limit, your credit score will go down, and your debt ratio will be higher.