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Are there guaranteed loans?

👍 Yes, there are bad credit loans with more relaxed credit checks which can offer better acceptance levels.(compared to high street lenders)

👎 No, there are no guaranteed acceptance loans.

What about loans that are guaranteed by someone?

  • A friend or family member (typically) becomes a guarantor, to guarantee the lender repayment of the loan.
  • Typically, the most affordable type of poor credit loan (around 49.9% APR).
  • Other loans such as payday, instalment, or doorstep can be expensive (up to 1,575% APR).
  • The guarantor will need a good credit rating and regular income.
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Representative 49.9% APR

Borrow £3,250 over 36 months at a Representative Rate of 49.9% APR at an annual interest rate of 41.16% (fixed), you pay 36 instalments of £158.57. Total charge of credit is £2,464.57, total amount payable £5,714.67.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1

    What bad credit loans have the highest acceptance rate?

    For the loan types, we list typical acceptance rates

    LOWER ACCEPTANCE  >  MORE AFFORDABLE
    AVERAGE ACCEPTANCE  >  AVERAGE COST
    HIGH ACCEPTANCE  >  MOST EXPENSIVE
    • Payday, Instalment & Doorstep - typically 135% - 1,575% APR

    We’d suggest trying guarantor first to keep your loan costs to a minimum.

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  • 2

    Can I get a guaranteed acceptance loan?

    NO 👎

    All loan approvals in the UK must be based on the status of the applicant (and if applicable, their guarantor).

    • The FCA who regulates the UK finance industry prohibits companies from offering credit where it’s suggested that applications are in any way guaranteed.
    • You cannot get a guaranteed approval loan.
    • Beware any lender who says that they guarantee a successful application.
  • 3

    What does it mean to guarantee a loan?

    When you guarantee a loan, you agree to make the repayments if the borrower defaults.

    As a ‘loan guarantor’ you:

    • Are legally liable for someone else’s loan.
    • Need a good credit rating.
    • Should be willing to support the loan application and take on the potential liability.
    • Are typically a family member, or friend of the borrower.

    When guaranteeing a loan, you can become fully liable for the debt (and get a damaged credit file if there are defaults);you should therefore make yourself fully aware of the implications.

    See our Being a Loan Guarantor  page.

  • 4

    How does a guarantor loan work?

    Guarantor required - you need someone with a clean credit history to guarantee the loan application 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

    Compared to other poor credit loans, typically:

    • Better rates  –  they typically have better rates than other loans because the lender has the security of the guarantor. 
    • More affordable  –  often better rates than other loans with Representative APRs of 39.9% - 54.9% compared to 135% - 1,575%.
    • Larger loan amounts  –  from £500 - £15,000 loans, many other loans often up to £2,000. 
    • Longer repayment periods  –  ranging from 6 - 60 months compared to up to 12 months for others (this helps to lower monthly repayments making them more affordable).

    More affordable credit available to those with a poor credit history  👍

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  • 5

    Am I guaranteed to get approved with a guarantor?

    NO 👎

    Lenders, unfortunately, do not consider

    BORROWERS

    • Under 18 or over 75
    • Zero income
    • Non-UK resident
    • No bank account or debit card
    • Insolvent (undischarged bankrupt, IVA, trust deed)
    • Where the loan is not affordable

    GUARANTORS

    • Poor credit history
    • Who do not meet the other criteria listed above

    For more information see page  What’s the guarantor loan criteria?

    More FAQs

  • 1

    How to find someone to be my guarantor?

    Typically, these will be family members, friends or colleagues, someone close to the borrower 👪

    • A suitable person will have a clean credit history, be a United Kingdom citizen, and be employed.
    • The best way to find someone is to ask them.

    For information see our guide on How to find a guarantor for a loan?

  • 2

    How to increase my chance of getting accepted?

    Guarantor loans are a great option

    • They make affordable loans more available to those with poor credit scores.
    • But have lower acceptance rates because not everyone can find someone to guarantee their loan.

    Increase your chance of getting accepted

    1. How to find a guarantor for a loan?
    2. Being a Loan Guarantor Guide
    3. What's the guarantor loan criteria?
  • 3

    What other bad credit loan options are there?

    We summarise three alternative options below  👇

    Payday

    • A high-cost short-term small loan for a few weeks only, up to your next payday. 
    • Rates are typically very high up to about 1,500%, and because of this, they are relatively easy to get and have the most relaxed acceptance criteria.
    • Amounts are typically below £1,000.
    • See Are guarantor loans a payday loan alternative?

    Instalment

    • High-cost short term unsecured personal loan.
    • Rather than only being for a few weeks, there is a repayment plan (typically 2 to 12-months).
    • Loans are typically up to £2,000.
    • Acceptance criteria can be more relaxed, this is reflected in their cost, with rates with some lenders up to about 1,500% APR.
    • There are better value instalment loans coming on the market all the time, but they are still a high-cost option.

    Doorstep

    • At 535% to 716% APR, doorstep loans are more affordable than the previous types.
    • You will need to make weekly payments to an agent that visits your house, which some people do not like.
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  • 4

    Can I get a loan without being credit checked?

    NO 👎

    All lenders undertake some form of credit check, to verify

    • Your ID
    • That you’re not insolvent (bankrupt or in an IVA)

    A guarantor loan has a limited number of credit checks on the borrower, and our lenders accept people with loan defaults and CCJs (subject to affordability).

  • 5

    How do I find out my credit score?

    Before looking for a loan it's always worth getting a copy of your latest credit file  📋

    CHECK MY FILE

    A good company to use as their credit report pulls in information from all the three major credit reference agencies - Experian, Equifax, and Call Credit

    CREDIBBLE

    Shows you your credit file and what you may need to do to fix it!

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For loans over £1,000

Representative 49.9% APR

Representative example: If you borrow £3,250 over 36 months at a Representative rate of 49.9% APR and an annual interest rate of 41.16% (fixed), you would pay 36 installments of £158.57. The total charge of credit will be £2,464.57 and the total amount payable will be £5,714.67

For loans less than £1,000

Representative 99.8% APR

Representative example: If you borrow £500 over 52 weeks at a Representative rate of 99.8% APR and an annual interest rate of 99.8% (fixed), you would pay 52 weekly installments of £13.41. The total charge for credit will be £197.32 and the total amount payable will be £697.32.

IF YOU ARE THINKING OF CONSOLIDATING EXISTING BORROWING YOU SHOULD BE AWARE THAT YOU MAY BE EXTENDING THE TERMS OF THE DEBT AND INCREASING THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU REPAY

Warning: Late repayment can cause you serious money problems. For help, go to moneyadviceservice.org.uk