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Small Loans

£100-£4,999
13.68% APR

Flexible borrowing for life’s everyday plans

A straightforward loan for everyday costs or little extras — with clear repayments and good value compared to credit cards or overdrafts.
Example: £3,200.00 borrowed over 18 months at 13.68% APR. Total repayable: £3,536.37.
Warning: Late repayment can cause you serious money problems. For help, go to moneyhelper.org.uk

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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 the Small Loans

  • Borrow between £100 and £5,000 with fixed monthly repayments.

    Borrow £100-£4,999
    13.68% APR

    Life’s full of moments where a little extra helps. From refreshing your home to booking a break — or covering something unexpected — our Everyday Loan gives you flexibility with repayments that are easy to plan around.

    You don’t need to be a member already; joining and applying is one simple process.

  • Key features

    • Borrow for any purpose

      Get a loan for car repairs, home improvements or anything else — it's up to you.
    • Fixed monthly repayments

      One affordable and predictable monthly repayment that's easy to budget for
    • Apply and join in one step

      No need to be an existing member
    • Apply online in 15 minutes or less

      Submit your application in minutes using our secure online process
    • No impact on your credit file if you're not accepted

      Your application won't leave a 'footprint' on your credit file if it isn't accepted
    • Repay directly from salary or Direct Debit

      Convenient repayment directly from your salary or Direct Debit
    • Responsible, community lender

      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 full or part-time employment
    • Be able to show that you can comfortably afford repayments
    • Not be in an IVA, debt management or other forms of legal debt relief
    • Not be currently bankrupt, and have not been made bankrupt in the last 7 years.

    We're more likely to say yes if:

    • We can see you are keeping up with existing bills and debt repayments
    • You don't engage in heavy gambling or other risky financial behaviour which could affect your ability to repay

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 does the application process 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 become a member 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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