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Why do I need a loan?

A loan like this can be used for a number of different reasons. One of the more popular choices is to help with the purchase of a new car. You also may want to use the loan to consolidate your debt or even to pay for your wedding. Whatever you may need the money for, a loan is one way to get the amount you need quickly and easily at a rate you can agree on.

How much can I borrow?

Personal loans typically offer between £1,000 and £36,000, and could be used for purchases such as a new car or some home improvements. They also give you the flexibility to pay back the loan over a number of years. Most unsecured loans have a fixed interest rate, which means that repayments will stay the same throughout the term.

The loan application process

Before you apply for a loan, take some time to work out how much you want to borrow and how much you can afford to pay back monthly. Before deciding on a loan, it's worth taking your income and expenses into account to be sure you can realistically make the repayments.
Depending on your credit rating, you may be offered a different interest rate (Representative APR) or be limited to a certain amount that you can borrow. Compare loans without affecting your credit score and get approval in three minutes.
You may also be asked for proof of address and proof of earnings to support your application, so be sure to have these to hand.

Looking for car finance?

If you’re not sure how best to fund your car, it may be worth looking at the different types of car finance available. These include:

Hire purchase – Hire purchase, a type of secured loan, usually requires a 10% deposit followed by monthly payments. You hire the car until your final payment after which you own the car.
Personal contract purchase – PCP is quite similar to hire purchase but requires a ‘balloon payment’ at the end of the term in order for you to own the car outright. You also have the option to give the car back and start a new PCP deal.

You can learn more about your options by reading our finance explained article or by heading over to our car finance guides hub for more in-depth, expert knowledge.

Loans FAQs

Will I be eligible for a loan?

We allow anyone to see if they're able to get a loan within minutes. We'll ask for some information, and we'll allow providers to carry out a soft credit search to see if they can offer you a good deal. A soft credit search will not affect your credit rating.

What circumstances will affect the loan rate I'm offered?

There are a number of factors that might influence what interest rate you'll be offered, including:

Your outgoings versus income

Your previous credit history

Any existing finance you hold

Your payment history or previous debts, such as CCJs / bankruptcy

The value of the loan, and its term.

I've already got a loan with Confused.com, can I take out another one?

Yes, you are eligible to take out another loan through Confused.com. The initial loan will appear on the customer's credit profile when initial searches are carried out, and this will be taken into consideration when being offered a second loan.

Can I change my loan repayment date?

In some circumstances you can change your loan repayment date. This can be done by contacting your lender directly.

Can I increase or decrease the amount I pay every month?

Yes, again this a conversation that is required with your lender to discuss repayment options.

What can I take a personal loan out for?

A personal loan can be used for a number of purposes, including to finance a car purchase; debt consolidation; a wedding; home improvements and holidays. In most cases the lender will want to understand the use of the loan as this may affect the initial loan rate offered.

What is an APR?

Annual percentage rate (APR) is the total charge for borrowing, including any fees and charges for that lending . We will show you either an exact APR or a representative APR . Exact APR means the rate you see will be the rate you get. Representative APR is an advertised rate that at least 51% of people who are accepted for the product will pay.

How long can I take a loan out for?

You can take a loan out for a minimum of one year and a maximum of 5 years.

Can I choose the date I make the repayments?

Yes you can choose the date of repayments, this can be agreed initially with your lender.