When soon can't come soon enough

Whether you're after an upgrade or have an unexpected emergency, a loan from first direct could be just what you need

 

Representative 6.4% APR for loans between £10,000 and £30,000

6.4% APR representative

For loans between £10,000 and £30,000.

Get your money instantly

If approved, the money will be in your account right away.

Apply in minutes

Get a quick decision right from our Mobile App, with no long forms to fill out.

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Representative example

"10000"
Borrowing Amount
"60"
Monthly term
£93.41
Monthly repayments
3.3% p.a
Interest rate (fixed)
3.3 APR
Representative
£7,846.49
Total repayments

Benefits of our personal loan

  • Borrow from £1,000 to £50,000

  • Repayable over 1 to 8 years

  • Fixed monthly payments
  • Flexibility to overpay and reduce overall interest

Who can apply?

We only have a few requirements at first direct, so you'll hopefully be able to apply with us. All we ask is that:
  • you’re 18 or over
  • you're a UK resident and live permanently in the UK
  • you have an annual income/pension before tax of £10,000 or more
  • you have a first direct current account
  • you haven’t been declared bankrupt or registered for an Individual Voluntary Agreement in the last 6 years (or in the process of doing so)

Personal loans are subject to status. The rate you'll receive depends on your individual circumstances, credit checks and an assessment of your financial situation. The maximum APR you could be offered is 18.9% APR.

Before you apply

Here's some essential reading on our personal loans. They might not be the most exciting, but they're definitely important. 

How much will my loan cost

Loan information

Important notes about first direct

Interest Rates and Charges (PDF)

Privacy Notice (PDF)

Standards of Lending Practice (PDF)

 

Apply for a loan using the first direct App

Already have our app? 

  1. Once logged in, tap the 'More' icon at the bottom right corner of your screen
  2. Next, select 'Products', then 'Personal Loan'

Don't have our app yet? 

Here's a summary of why we think you should and how to get started

 

 

 

Other ways to apply

Other useful info

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Loans guides

Deciding how to borrow money comes down to what suits you best. Here are some guides you can use to help you make up your mind:

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Loans for home improvements 

LSB Standards of Lending Practice

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