Low cost loans with Credit Unions

Only 1% interest per month - (12.68% apr)

After just 12 weeks of saving regularly with your Credit Union, you could apply for a small loan that might help to make your life easier - maybe pay a bill?

Or, you might prefer to continue saving and apply for your first loan after a year or so. Then you can apply for a loan of up to twice the amount you have saved.

Compare the real cost of borrowing £500

Compare cost of borrowing
Loan provider apr % Monthly repayment Total repayment Weeks
Credit Union 12.68 £44.59 £535.00 52
Barclays * 18.90 £45.73 £548.76 52
Provident ** 177.00 £60.00 £625.00 55

Source of data: * Barclays Bank ** Provident Savings September 2005

Most banks don't offer a loans of less than £1,000 - Credit Unions give small loans to help you get back on your feet.