There is no one size fits all answer to this question, as there are simply too many variables to consider. On the one hand, if your credit profile is in good standing and the lender is able to verify your identity electronically, then you might be able to obtain a same day loan in less than 1 hour. On the flip side, if your credit profile is less than ideal, and/or the lender is unable to verify your identity, then this can delay the process by a couple of days.