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Personal Loan

£5,000-£15,000
9.38% APR

Making your plans possible, one step at a time

Designed for bigger purchases such as cars, holidays, or home improvements — with competitive rates and straightforward terms.
Example: £10,500.00 borrowed over 37 months at 9.38% APR. Total repayable: £12,063.24.
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Please note: This is an illustrative example. The rate you're offered depends on the loan term and the amount chosen, as well as your individual circumstances.

About Personal Loan

  • A flexible loan for larger expenses, repaid in fixed monthly instalments.

    Borrow £5,000-£15,000
    9.38% APR

    Whether you’re upgrading your car, transforming your home, or planning a getaway, our Personal Loan offers value and convenience, with repayments that fit your budget. Competitive rates and no hidden costs mean you can borrow with confidence. You can join and apply in one step.

    • Borrow between £5,000-£15,000

    • Repay over 6 to 60 months

    • 9.38% APR

  • Key features

    • Loans for larger amounts

      Borrow up to £15k for larger projects — from a new kitchen to wedding costs.
    • Predictable monthly repayments

      Fixed monthly repayments make it simple to budget, with a clear date when everything will be paid off.
    • No arrangement or early repayment fees

      If your plans change, pay off your loan early with no charges or penalties.
    • Repayment from your salary

      Convenient repayments taken directly from your salary each month.
    • Great-value rates

      Rates that are typically lower than borrowing with a credit card or overdraft.
    • Responsible borrowing

      As a community credit union, we lend responsibly — helping you borrow what’s affordable, not more than you need.
  • To apply for this loan you must:

    • Be between 18-74 years old
    • Be a member of London Mutual Credit Union or eligible to join.
    • Be in permanent, full-time employment
    • Have a take-home salary of at least £1,500 per month (or £2,000 a month for loans over £10,000)
    • Have a good borrowing history, with no recent missed payments or outstanding CCJs
    • Be confident in your ability to keep up with repayments for the full length of the loan

    We're more likely to say yes if:

    • You don't gamble more than you can afford to lose or engage in other risky financial behaviours
    • You can show a previous track record of borrowing responsibly and repaying as agreed

Good to know

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  • What can I get a loan for?

    A personal loan can be used for almost any purpose, from home improvements, purchasing a new or used car, a holiday, or any other large upfront costs. In general, you should not borrow in order to pay household bills or other ongoing or day-to-day expenses.

  • How long will it take?

    The online application process should take around 15 minutes or less. Once submitted, it take between 7-10 working days to process your application, though during quieter periods it can be substantially faster.

    You can help to speed up your application by making sure you provide all the requested documents at the earliest opportunity, and by responding to any questions or requests from our team as soon as possible.

  • Do I need to join the credit union before I apply?

    No. Assuming you meet the criteria for membership, you will become a member of London Mutual Credit Union at the same time as you apply for your first loan. We’ll ask for all the information we need, so there’s no need to complete two forms.

  • Will I get the rate displayed?

    Our rates are based on the amount you are borrowing, rather than the person borrowing, so yes, in most cases, you will receive the rate displayed on the loan calculator.

    In a small number of cases, we may not be able to offer you the full amount you have applied for, because you have had difficulties repaying loans in the past, or we don’t think the full amount will be affordable to repay. If this happens, we may offer a lower amount with a slightly higher interest rate.

    In all cases, the amount we can offer you, the monthly repayment, and the amount of interest charged will be confirmed in your Loan Agreement, which we will send you to sign when we offer you a loan.

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