Loan Types
Lighthouse provides fast, fair, and transparent loans for both Land-Based OFWs and Seafarers. Whether you are about to depart, renewing your contract, or currently employed, we offer tailored loan solutions that respect your work, your schedule, and your family’s needs.

Departing
Land-Based OFW or
Seafarer Loan
✔ Financial support before you leave
the country for work
✔ The Departing Land-Based OFW
or Seafarer Loan is designed for
OFWs who are about to leave for
their next contract and need funds
for:
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Family support before embarkation
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Personal obligations prior to departure
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Emergency or short-term financial needs
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Home construction or repairs
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Children’s tuition
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Business investments/expansion
⭐ Key Features
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Available to active, documented OFWs
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Structured repayment aligned with contract duration
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Clear repayment schedule and disclosures upfront
👤 Best For
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OFWs with confirmed deployment and validated contracts

Balik Manggagawa Loan
✔ Designed for Land-Based OFWs
who are on vacation in the
Philippines
👤 Eligible Borrowers:
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OFWs with a confirmed contract renewal or extension from their current overseas employer
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OFWs currently on vacation in the Philippines with an active overseas employment contract
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Direct-hire OFWs employed by international employers

Renewal Loan
✔ Designed for our returning or
repeat clients who have good
payment history
⭐ Key Features
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Flexible evaluation based on your repayment history with Lighthouse
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Faster processing since you already have a record with us
👤 Best For
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Repeat clients

Onboard Loan /
Allottee Loan
✔ Financial access while you’re at
employed
✔ Currently onboard/abroad and
unable to visit our office? The
Onboard Loan allows your
authorized Allottee or Co-Maker to
process the loan on your behalf.
How it works:
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Loan is processed through your authorized co-maker.
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if married, spouse or child
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if single, parent or sibling
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if live-in partner, with proof of relationship
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Important Notes
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Requires proper authorization and documentation
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Final approval subject to verification
👤 Best For
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OFWs currently onboard/abroad
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Those with a reliable co-maker in the Philippines
