{"id":740611,"date":"2015-10-23T11:55:05","date_gmt":"2015-10-23T00:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?page_id=740611"},"modified":"2026-04-20T14:13:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T18:13:22","slug":"personal-loans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans","title":{"rendered":"Compare 45+ personal loans"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"keyTakeaways\">\n  <div class=\"keyTakeaways__header\">\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"21\" viewbox=\"0 0 314.16 201.03\" fill=\"none\">\n  <path d=\"M212.32,190.62c-19.66,0-38.8-6.44-54.42-18.24-15.63,11.79-34.77,18.24-54.42,18.24-49.84,0-90.39-40.55-90.39-90.39V9.83h199.24c49.84,0,90.39,40.55,90.39,90.39s-40.55,90.39-90.39,90.39Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M212.32,15.9c46.57,0,84.33,37.75,84.33,84.33h0c0,46.57-37.75,84.33-84.33,84.33h0c-20.75,0-39.74-7.51-54.42-19.94-14.69,12.43-33.68,19.94-54.42,19.94h0c-46.57,0-84.33-37.75-84.33-84.33V15.9h193.18M212.32,3.76H7.01v96.46c0,53.19,43.27,96.46,96.46,96.46,19.47,0,38.46-5.92,54.43-16.84,15.96,10.91,34.95,16.84,54.42,16.84,53.19,0,96.46-43.27,96.46-96.46S265.51,3.76,212.32,3.76h0Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M216.34,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M105.92,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>        <h3 data-toc=\"false\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n    <ul>\n          <li>Canadians can access personal loans through banks or credit unions (best rates, strictest criteria), alternative lenders (faster approval, higher rates) and loan search platforms (faster approval, higher rates).<\/li>\n          <li>Rates typically range from <span class=\"nb-value\"><span class=\"nb-value\"><span class=\"nb-value\">6.99%<\/span><\/span><\/span> to <span class=\"nb-value\"><span class=\"nb-value\">35%<\/span><\/span>, depending heavily on your credit score. Beyond just the interest rate, borrowers should compare the APR (annual percentage rate), which includes both interest and financing fees.<\/li>\n          <li>To increase your chances of approval and secure lower rates, you need a credit score above 660, a steady income and a debt-to-income ratio below 40%. If you have poor credit, options like cosigners or secured loans (using an asset like a car or home) are viable pathways to funding.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n  \n  <\/div>\n<h3>What are the top personal loans?<\/h3><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/best-personal-loans\">best personal loan<\/a> for you depends on your financial situation. There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all option. That said, based on our methodology, which measures a range of key features, some of the highest-rated lenders include Spring Financial, Loans Canada, LoanConnect, CIBC, Innovation Credit Union and Bank of Montreal.<\/p><h3>Tips to get approved<\/h3><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>Have a credit score above 660.<\/strong> You can get a personal loan if your credit score is below this, but a good to excellent credit score boosts your odds of approval and lowers your interest rate.<\/li><li><strong>Have a steady income. <\/strong>Lenders usually prefer full-time employment income over other types, such as part-time, seasonal, self-employment and government benefits.<\/li><li><strong>Have a low debt-to-income ratio.<\/strong> You have a greater chance of approval if your monthly debt payments are less than 40% of your monthly income.<\/li><\/ul><h3>How to compare personal loans in Canada<\/h3><p>Look out for these factors when comparing personal loans in Canada:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Interest rates.<\/strong> Rates can be fixed or variable and tend to fall between <span class=\"nb-value\"><span class=\"nb-value\"><span class=\"nb-value\">6.99%<\/span><\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"nb-value\"><span class=\"nb-value\">35%<\/span><\/span>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/personal-loan-interest-rates-canada\">Learn more about personal loan rates.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Loan amounts.<\/strong> Borrow as little as $500 and as much as $50,000. Don\u2019t borrow more than you need even if the lender approves you for more.<\/li><li><strong>Loan terms.<\/strong> Loan terms often range from 3 \u2013 60 months. Aim for the shortest term you can afford to keep your interest costs low.<\/li><li><strong>Fees.<\/strong> Lenders may charge administration\/origination fees, late fees and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees on your loan. Read the fine print to make sure you don\u2019t end up with hidden charges.<\/li><li><strong>Turnaround time.<\/strong> Traditional personal loans take a few days to a few weeks to fund. If you need same-day turnaround, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/same-day-loans\">same-day loans in Canada<\/a> you can apply for.<\/li><\/ul><h3 id=\"how\">How to apply<\/h3><p>Follow these steps for how to apply for a personal loan to qualify for the loan you want.<\/p><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@m\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">1. Figure out how much money you need<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-914391 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2020\/03\/coins-canva-100x100-1.png\" alt=\"Coin icon\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2020\/03\/coins-canva-100x100-1.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2020\/03\/coins-canva-100x100-1.png?fit=300 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><p>Crunch some numbers to figure out how much you need to borrow and how much you can afford to repay each month. Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/personal-loan-monthly-payment-calculator\">personal loan monthly payment calculator<\/a> to play around with different terms, interest rates and payment amounts.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@m\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">2. Shop around<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-914390 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2020\/03\/shoppingcar-canva-100x100-1.png\" alt=\"Shopping cart icon\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2020\/03\/shoppingcar-canva-100x100-1.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2020\/03\/shoppingcar-canva-100x100-1.png?fit=300 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><p>Compare multiple lenders and loan types to get a fuller picture of how much you should pay based on your credit score and other personal factors. You can compare lenders using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/personal-loan-brokers\">loan search platform<\/a> or by comparing loans manually.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@m\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">3. Prequalify<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-914388 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2020\/03\/shoppingbag-canva-100x100-1.png\" alt=\"Shopping bag icon\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2020\/03\/shoppingbag-canva-100x100-1.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2020\/03\/shoppingbag-canva-100x100-1.png?fit=300 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><p>Prequalify for a few different loans to compare the rate you\u2019ll get on your loan (rather than the advertised rate). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/personal-loan-pre-approval\">Getting preapproved for a loan<\/a> won\u2019t affect your credit score and can give you an idea of where you might find the best deal.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@m\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">4. Finish the application<\/h4><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-914388 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2020\/03\/document-canva-100x100-1.png\" alt=\"Document icon\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2020\/03\/document-canva-100x100-1.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2020\/03\/document-canva-100x100-1.png?fit=300 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><p>Once you\u2019ve chosen the lender you want to go with, fill out an application form. To apply, you\u2019ll usually need to submit contact details and financial information and submit to a credit check.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"monthlyRepayment_calculator_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"calc-header-outer\">\n\t<div class=\"calc-header-container\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"calc-header\">Calculate your personal loan monthly payment<\/h3>\n\t\t<span>Calculate how much you could expect to pay each month<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"u-grid\">\n\t\t<div class=\"u-grid__col u-grid__col u-1\/2@s calc-separator\">\n\t\t\t<table class=\"monthlyRepayment_calc-table\">\n\t\t\t\t<thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<th scope=\"col\" class=\"calc-subheader\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"calc-subheader-text\">Your loan<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<th scope=\"col\" class=\"padding-top-small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLoan amount\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"luna-affix affix-padded\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"luna-affix__label\">$<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input data-id=\"0000000000\" type=\"number\" min=\"0\" class=\"luna-input calc-input monthlyLoan_amount\" title=\"Enter the loan amount you want to borrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<th scope=\"col\">Loan terms (in years)<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"luna-affix affix-padded\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input data-id=\"0000000000\" type=\"number\" min=\"0\" class=\"luna-input calc-input monthlyLoan_term\" title=\"Enter the number of years of your loan\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<th scope=\"col\">Interest rate<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"luna-affix affix-padded\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input data-id=\"0000000000\" type=\"number\" min=\"0\" step=\"0.1\" class=\"luna-input calc-input monthlyLoan_interest\" title=\"Enter the annual interest rate of your loan\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"luna-affix__label\">%<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"button_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary calc-button\" data-id=\"0000000000\" data-variant=\"loanAmount\">Calculate<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"u-grid__col u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"monthlyRepayment_directions\" data-id=\"0000000000\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"directions\">Fill out the form and click on \u201cCalculate\u201d to see your\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>estimated monthly payment.<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"margin-top-small\">or<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"luna-button luna-button--action luna-button--large\" href=\"#comparison-table\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Compare personal loans<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"savings-div monthlyRepayment_savings-div\" data-id=\"0000000000\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can expect to pay back\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"monthlyCost_value\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$<span class=\"monthlyCost_cost\" data-id=\"0000000000\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tper month\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h5>Based on your loan terms<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t<table class=\"luna-table monthlyCost_breakdown\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<tbody class=\"luna-table__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th scope=\"row\">Principal<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">$<span class=\"monthlyCost_loanAmount\" data-id=\"0000000000\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th scope=\"row\">Interest<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">$<span class=\"monthlyCost_interest\" data-id=\"0000000000\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th scope=\"row\">Total Cost<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">$<span class=\"monthlyCost_totalCost\" data-id=\"0000000000\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>How to use this personal loan payment calculator<\/h3><ol><li>Enter the amount you want to borrow under <strong>Loan amount<\/strong>.<button class=\"btn-link text-no-decoration\" style=\"vertical-align: top; position: relative; top: -3px; left: 1px;\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"The amount of money that you borrow.\" data-placement=\"top\" aria-label=\"More information\" aria-describedby=\"fin-tooltip-1\">\n    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--xsmall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <use href=\"#info\"><\/use>\n    <\/svg>\n    <span class=\"u-screenReader\" id=\"fin-tooltip-1\">The amount of money that you borrow.<\/span>\n<\/button><\/li><li>Write the loan term in years (not months) under <strong>Loan terms<\/strong>.<button class=\"btn-link text-no-decoration\" style=\"vertical-align: top; position: relative; top: -3px; left: 1px;\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"The amount of time you have to pay back your loan.\" data-placement=\"top\" aria-label=\"More information\" aria-describedby=\"fin-tooltip-2\">\n    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--xsmall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <use href=\"#info\"><\/use>\n    <\/svg>\n    <span class=\"u-screenReader\" id=\"fin-tooltip-2\">The amount of time you have to pay back your loan.<\/span>\n<\/button><\/li><li>If there are no fees, enter the loan\u2019s interest rate under <strong>Interest rate<\/strong>.<button class=\"btn-link text-no-decoration\" style=\"vertical-align: top; position: relative; top: -3px; left: 1px;\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\" A percentage of your loan balance that your lender charges over a period of time. Most lenders charge an annual interest rate, which is the percentage of your loan balance that you'd pay over a year.\" data-placement=\"top\" aria-label=\"More information\" aria-describedby=\"fin-tooltip-3\">\n    <svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--xsmall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <use href=\"#info\"><\/use>\n    <\/svg>\n    <span class=\"u-screenReader\" id=\"fin-tooltip-3\"> A percentage of your loan balance that your lender charges over a period of time. Most lenders charge an annual interest rate, which is the percentage of your loan balance that you'd pay over a year.<\/span>\n<\/button> Otherwise, write the annual percentage rate (APR), which includes interest and fees.<\/li><li>Hit <strong>Calculate<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Review your results.<\/li><\/ol><p>In addition to the monthly payment, our personal loan repayment calculator also tells you how much of the principal you\u2019ll pay back and the total interest you\u2019ll pay. This total interest includes fees if you use your loan\u2019s APR instead of the interest rate.<\/p><div class=\"did-you-know u-bg--sky-subtle u-rounded--lg\" data-component=\"did-you-know\">\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__block\">\n        <h4 class=\"did-you-know__title\">\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-icon\">\n                <svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"12\" fill=\"#00B2FF\"><\/circle>\n                    <path d=\"M17.5 22.5C17.5 22.7967 17.412 23.0867 17.2472 23.3334C17.0824 23.58 16.8481 23.7723 16.574 23.8858C16.2999 23.9993 15.9983 24.0291 15.7074 23.9712C15.4164 23.9133 15.1491 23.7704 14.9393 23.5607C14.7296 23.3509 14.5867 23.0836 14.5288 22.7926C14.471 22.5017 14.5007 22.2001 14.6142 21.926C14.7277 21.6519 14.92 21.4176 15.1667 21.2528C15.4133 21.088 15.7033 21 16 21C16.3978 21 16.7794 21.158 17.0607 21.4393C17.342 21.7206 17.5 22.1022 17.5 22.5ZM16 9C13.2425 9 11 11.0188 11 13.5V14C11 14.2652 11.1054 14.5196 11.2929 14.7071C11.4804 14.8946 11.7348 15 12 15C12.2652 15 12.5196 14.8946 12.7071 14.7071C12.8946 14.5196 13 14.2652 13 14V13.5C13 12.125 14.3463 11 16 11C17.6538 11 19 12.125 19 13.5C19 14.875 17.6538 16 16 16C15.7348 16 15.4804 16.1054 15.2929 16.2929C15.1054 16.4804 15 16.7348 15 17V18C15 18.2652 15.1054 18.5196 15.2929 18.7071C15.4804 18.8946 15.7348 19 16 19C16.2652 19 16.5196 18.8946 16.7071 18.7071C16.8946 18.5196 17 18.2652 17 18V17.91C19.28 17.4913 21 15.6725 21 13.5C21 11.0188 18.7575 9 16 9ZM29 16C29 18.5712 28.2376 21.0846 26.8091 23.2224C25.3807 25.3603 23.3503 27.0265 20.9749 28.0104C18.5995 28.9944 15.9856 29.2518 13.4638 28.7502C10.9421 28.2486 8.6257 27.0105 6.80762 25.1924C4.98953 23.3743 3.75141 21.0579 3.2498 18.5362C2.74819 16.0144 3.00563 13.4006 3.98957 11.0251C4.97351 8.64968 6.63975 6.61935 8.77759 5.1909C10.9154 3.76244 13.4288 3 16 3C19.4467 3.00364 22.7512 4.37445 25.1884 6.81163C27.6256 9.24882 28.9964 12.5533 29 16ZM27 16C27 13.8244 26.3549 11.6977 25.1462 9.88873C23.9375 8.07979 22.2195 6.66989 20.2095 5.83733C18.1995 5.00476 15.9878 4.78692 13.854 5.21136C11.7202 5.6358 9.76021 6.68345 8.22183 8.22183C6.68345 9.7602 5.63581 11.7202 5.21137 13.854C4.78693 15.9878 5.00477 18.1995 5.83733 20.2095C6.66989 22.2195 8.07979 23.9375 9.88873 25.1462C11.6977 26.3549 13.8244 27 16 27C18.9164 26.9967 21.7123 25.8367 23.7745 23.7745C25.8367 21.7123 26.9967 18.9164 27 16Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-text\">Interest rates vs APR: What's the difference?<\/span>\n        <\/h4>\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__content\">\n            <p>The key difference between interest rates and APR boils down to the fees you have to pay for your loan.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Interest rates.<\/strong> Interest rates represent the percentage of your loan you need to pay back on top of the principal amount borrowed (as a cost of doing business). This number doesn\u2019t include any origination or brokerage fees you may need to pay for your loan.<\/li><li><strong>Annual percentage rate (APR).<\/strong> Your APR is your interest rate plus the cost of fees or other charges baked into your loan. The APR is often used to show the true cost of your loan and will typically be higher than your interest rates alone unless there are no fees.<\/li><\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>4 main types of personal loans<\/h3><h4 id=\"unsecured\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/unsecured-loans-canada\">Unsecured personal loan<\/a><\/h4><p>These loans are issued based on how good your credit score is.<\/p><ul><li><strong>How it works:<\/strong> Submit to a credit check to get approved for financing with no need for collateral. Just be aware that your score will go down if you fail to make your repayments.<\/li><li><strong>How much can I borrow?<\/strong> You can typically borrow between $500 and $50,000.<\/li><li><strong>What will it cost?<\/strong> Expect to pay higher interest rates for unsecured loans than you do for secured loans.<\/li><li><strong>Who\u2019s it best for?<\/strong> Best for borrowers with good to excellent credit.<\/li><\/ul><h4 id=\"secured\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/secured-loans-canada\">Secured personal loan<\/a><\/h4><p>These loans let you borrow money using an asset like your home or vehicle as collateral.<\/p><ul><li><strong>How it works.<\/strong> Sign over a valuable asset to secure your loan. Just keep in mind that this asset can be repossessed by your lender if you fail to make repayments.<\/li><li><strong>How much can I borrow?<\/strong> You may be able to borrow as much as the equity in your asset is worth\u2014which can be hundreds of thousands of dollars, in some cases.<\/li><li><strong>What will it cost?<\/strong> Interest rates will usually be lower on secured loans than unsecured loans, starting at around 4.45%<span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Interest rates shown reflect the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) range currently advertised by the lender and are subject to change anytime, without notice. Finder does not guarantee that the figures shown will continue to be accurate or current. Figures shown are solely intended to be indicative and for general informational purposes only. Confirm the actual rates currently offered with the lender directly. Your exact rate, if any is offered to you, will be determined solely by the lender based on its assessment of your loan application, which is subject to the lender\u2019s terms and conditions and credit criteria.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"\"><\/span>.<\/li><li><strong>Who\u2019s it best for?<\/strong> Best for borrowers who want to secure lower interest rates with an asset and\/or increase their chances of approval.<\/li><\/ul><h4 id=\"cosigned\">Fixed-rate personal loan<\/h4><p>These loans can be secured or unsecured and come with a fixed interest rate.<\/p><ul><li><strong>How it works.<\/strong> Before signing up for a loan, you\u2019ll agree to the interest rate charged every month, so your monthly payments will be consistent and you can budget ahead.<\/li><li><strong>How much can I borrow?<\/strong> The amount you can borrow with a fixed-rate loan will depend on whether you choose a secured or unsecured loan.<\/li><li><strong>What will it cost?<\/strong> Interest rates on fixed-rate loans will depend on factors like your credit score and whether you secure your loan with an asset.<\/li><li><strong>Who\u2019s it best for?<\/strong> Borrowers who want predictable monthly payments.<\/li><\/ul><h4 id=\"fixed\">Variable-rate personal loan<\/h4><p>These loans can be secured or unsecured and come with a fluctuating interest rate.<\/p><ul><li><strong>How it works.<\/strong> These rates go up and down in line with the Bank of Canada\u2019s prime rate.<\/li><li><strong>How much can I borrow?<\/strong> The amount you can borrow with variable-rate personal loans will depend on whether you choose a secured or unsecured loan.<\/li><li><strong>What will it cost?<\/strong> Interest rates on variable-rate personal loans fluctuate over time, so you may save money or pay higher interest, depending on the month.<\/li><li><strong>Who\u2019s it best for?<\/strong> Borrowers who want to potentially save on interest when rates go down.<\/li><\/ul><h3 id=\"rates\">What can I use my personal loan for?<\/h3><p>You can use your personal loan to pay for a number of different expenses, depending on what your lender allows:<\/p><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>Debt consolidation.<\/strong> Apply for a debt consolidation loan to consolidate all your outstanding debts into one easy monthly payment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/debt-consolidation-loans\/best-debt-consolidation-loans\">Learn more about the best debt consolidation loans.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Home improvement.<\/strong> Use your loan to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/home-improvement-loans\">pay for property renovations<\/a> if you want to increase the resale value of your home.<\/li><li><strong>Post-secondary education.<\/strong> Lock in personal loans to cover the costs of schooling if you can\u2019t take out a government <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/student-loans\">student loan<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Large one-off purchases.<\/strong> Take out a loan to pay for a large, one-off purchase like a new vehicle, mattress or mobile phone.<\/li><li><strong>Daily expenses.<\/strong> Tap into personal loans to cover your everyday expenses or check out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/line-of-credit\">revolving line of credit<\/a> to cover ongoing costs if a loan doesn\u2019t make sense.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"data-insight\" data-component=\"data-insight\" data-component-source=\"finder\" data-component-placement=\"in-content\" data-click-target=\"\">\n    <div class=\"data-insight__icon-container\">\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" class=\"data-insight__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 80 81\">\n          <path fill=\"#00B2FF\" d=\"M25 66.5a30 30 0 1 0-11-11l-3.9 11.7a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 3.2 3.2l11.7-4Z\"><\/path>\n          <path fill=\"#232320\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M20.2 14.7a32.5 32.5 0 1 1 4.5 54.5l-10.6 3.5a5 5 0 0 1-6.3-6.3l3.5-10.6a32.5 32.5 0 0 1 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<strong>13%<\/strong> of Canadians said a personal loan improved their finances, while <strong>21%<\/strong> reported it made things worse. Another <strong>22%<\/strong> said their situation stayed about the same.<\/p><p>Before you take out a personal loan, make sure the monthly payments fit your budget and that you\u2019re borrowing only for an essential expense.<\/p><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"data-insight__source\">\n                <span>\n                    <span class=\"data-insight__source-label\">Source:<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"data-insight__source-name\">Finder Consumer Sentiment Tracker January 2024<\/span>\n                                    <\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"get\">Where can I get a personal loan?<\/h3><p>There are a number of different providers that will let you get personal loans in Canada. These are summarized in the table below:<\/p><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th>Provider<\/th><th>How it works<\/th><th>Typical interest rates<\/th><th>Examples of providers<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td>Banks<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/personal-loans-banks\">Bank personal loans<\/a> are provided by Canada\u2019s Big Five Banks and other major financial institutions. These loans often come with higher interest rates and have strict repayment requirements.<\/td><td><span class=\"nb-value\">5% \u2013 20%<\/span><\/td><td>Providers include BMO, TD Bank, RBC, CIBC, Scotiabank and National Bank.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Credit unions<\/td><td>Credit unions usually provide smaller loans that are a little bit more flexible than big bank loans. To qualify, you\u2019ll typically need to be signed up with the credit union you want to borrow from.<\/td><td><span class=\"nb-value\">5% \u2013 20%<\/span><\/td><td>Providers include Meridian, Servus, Vancity, Connect First, Conexus, Tru Cooperative Bank, Steinbach, Alterna Savings and Coast Capital Savings.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Private lenders<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/private-lender-personal-loans\">Private personal loans<\/a> are typically offered by online and alternative providers. They tend to come with less strict eligibility criteria than bank loans and you may be able to qualify with bad credit. The downside is that they\u2019re often riskier to take out, since you could sign up with a predatory or untrustworthy lender.<\/td><td><span class=\"nb-value\">8.99% - 35.00%<span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Interest rates shown reflect the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) range currently advertised by the lender and are subject to change anytime, without notice. Finder does not guarantee that the figures shown will continue to be accurate or current. Figures shown are solely intended to be indicative and for general informational purposes only. Confirm the actual rates currently offered with the lender directly. Your exact rate, if any is offered to you, will be determined solely by the lender based on its assessment of your loan application, which is subject to the lender\u2019s terms and conditions and credit criteria.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"\"><\/span><\/span><\/td><td>Providers include Spring, easyfinancial, SkyCap and Mogo.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Loan search platforms<\/td><td>Loan search platforms invite you to fill out just one application to be matched with suitable lenders within their network.<\/td><td><span class=\"nb-value\">8.99% - 35.00%<span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Interest rates shown reflect the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) range currently advertised by the lender and are subject to change anytime, without notice. Finder does not guarantee that the figures shown will continue to be accurate or current. Figures shown are solely intended to be indicative and for general informational purposes only. Confirm the actual rates currently offered with the lender directly. Your exact rate, if any is offered to you, will be determined solely by the lender based on its assessment of your loan application, which is subject to the lender\u2019s terms and conditions and credit criteria.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"\"><\/span><\/span><\/td><td>LoanConnect and Loans Canada<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>You can also apply to a peer-to-peer platform, but there\u2019s only one available in Canada, and that\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/gopeer-personal-loans-review\">goPeer<\/a>, which requires good to excellent credit.<\/p><h3>What factors affect my personal loan rates?<\/h3><p>Personal loan interest rates in Canada typically range from <span class=\"nb-value\"><span class=\"nb-value\"><span class=\"nb-value\">6.99%<\/span><\/span><\/span> to <span class=\"nb-value\"><span class=\"nb-value\">35%<\/span><\/span>. The rate you get will depend on the following factors:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Credit score.<\/strong> Most lenders will give you decent interest rates if your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/credit-score\">credit score is over 660<\/a>. You\u2019ll usually pay much higher interest if your score is below 660.<\/li><li><strong>Collateral.<\/strong> Your loan will usually cost less if you secure it with collateral. You\u2019ll pay higher rates if you take out an unsecured loan, especially if you have bad credit.<\/li><li><strong>Loan amount and term.<\/strong> Some lenders may offer higher or lower rates, depending on how much you want to borrow and how long you need to repay the loan.<\/li><li><strong>Type of lender.<\/strong> The type of lender you choose will usually affect your personal loan interest rates in Canada (with banks and credit unions offering the lowest rates).<\/li><\/ul><h3>What do I need to apply for personal loans in Canada?<\/h3><h4>Eligibility criteria<\/h4><p>You may need to meet the following eligibility criteria to qualify for personal loans in Canada:<\/p><ul><li>Be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your province or territory<\/li><li>Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident with a valid Canadian address<\/li><li>Be employed and have a steady income<\/li><li>Meet credit score and income requirements<\/li><\/ul><h4>Required documents<\/h4><p>To apply for personal loans in Canada, you\u2019ll usually need to provide the following documents:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Identity documents.<\/strong> Personal identification like your passport or driver\u2019s licence.<\/li><li><strong>Proof of income.<\/strong> Pay stubs, employment records, tax records, proof of government benefits (such as EI) or other documents.<\/li><li><strong>Debt-to-asset ratio.<\/strong> Lists of assets and debts to make sure you can qualify for funding.<\/li><li><strong>Credit score.<\/strong> Consent for your lender to run a credit check.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Can I get a personal loan with bad credit?<\/h3><p>There are plenty of lenders offering bad credit personal loans in Canada if you\u2019re struggling to get approved. Just be aware that you\u2019ll usually have to pay much higher interest rates (often over 20%). To improve your chance of getting approved for a bad credit loan, you may want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/personal-loans-with-cosigners\">get a cosigner for your loan<\/a>, secure your loan with an asset or build up your credit score before applying.<\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary luna-card--border\">\n  <div class=\"luna-card__block\" style=\"padding:0.7em\">\n<span style=\"font-size:0.9em; font-weight: 800; font-style: italic; text-transform: uppercase;\">Must read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/best-bad-credit-personal-loans\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; font-size:0.9em;\">Best bad credit loans in Canada<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>Personal loans in Canada are easy to apply for and can help you cover a number of expenses. There are many types of personal loans you can choose from based on the type of interest you want to pay (fixed or variable) and whether you want to secure your loan with an asset. <a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#comparison-table\">Compare online lenders now<\/a> to find the best personal loan for you and apply today.<\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary luna-card--border\">\n  <div class=\"luna-card__block\" style=\"padding:0.7em\">\n<span style=\"font-size:0.9em; font-weight: 800; font-style: italic; text-transform: uppercase;\">Dive deeper: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/how-personal-loans-work\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; font-size:0.9em;\">How personal loans work<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">\n\t<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000001\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What's the most common type of personal loan?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>The most common type of personal loan is an unsecured, fixed-rate personal loan. This type of loan doesn't require collateral, and you'll get consistent monthly payments for the duration of your loan.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000002\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I have more than one personal loan?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes, you can have multiple personal loans. The more debt you have, however, the less likely you are to get approved for a new loan. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/can-you-take-out-multiple-personal-loans\">Learn more about having multiple loans.<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000003\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What's considered a low interest rate on a loan?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/low-interest-personal-loan\">Low-interest personal loans<\/a> start at <span class=\"nb-value\"><span class=\"nb-value\"><span class=\"nb-value\">6.99%<\/span><\/span><\/span> (with excellent credit). Just be aware that whatever's considered a low rate is cyclical and depends on factors like inflation and the prime rate in Canada.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000004\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000004\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How can I avoid personal loan scams? <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000004\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/personal-loan-scams\">avoid personal loan scams<\/a> by staying away from lenders who aren't registered in your province. You should also avoid lenders who want you to pay upfront fees for your loan.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000005\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000005\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I get a personal loan with no credit check? <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" 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