ONLINE LOANS

A guide to online loans

Online loans are common these days and often promise all sorts of benefits compared to the traditional high street bank loans. Just read on for our guide to online loans and how you can benefit from borrowing online.

The benefits of online loans

Lenders who do not have branches and only offer online loans often promise lower interest rates than high street banks and building societies. This is because they have fewer overheads and can pass their savings directly to their customers. Some high street banks also offer online loans, which work in the same way. Paying your monthly repayments by Direct Debit will often accompany a lower interest rate.

Online loans enable you to check your current balance online. Updating or changing details is also often far easier as you do not have to go into your local branch, you simply have to go online, log in and enter your new details.

Find your best online loan

Online loans are fairly easy to come by - new online banks are entering the market all the time. This competition means that you can find some extremely cheap online loans if you know where to look.

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On top of that, our directory of lenders gives you all the information you need about the online loan companies you're considering and what they offer.

Compare all the online loans around and save money

Once you've had a look at what's around, you'll need to compare the online loans available to discover which one is best for you. Some online loans offer an APR of around 6%, but with others you could pay over 30% on your borrowed cash. It's worth shopping around to make sure you're making the right choice.

Find an online loan with our calculator

uSwitch.com offers a loans comparison service that will help you find the best online loan for you. All you need to do is enter a few details about the type of loan you need, and it will sort through them all to find the one that would be most suitable for you. Once you've made your choice, you just apply for your loan online.

Find the right online loan for you