{"id":1073104,"date":"2026-03-19T16:25:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T20:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?p=1073104"},"modified":"2026-03-24T08:15:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T12:15:05","slug":"loans-canada-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/loans-canada-alternatives","title":{"rendered":"5 Loans Canada Alternatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Loans Canada is a loan search platform where you can compare loan offers from a network of 60+ lenders. It\u2019s a popular option for anyone looking for loans for good or bad credit, but it\u2019s far from the only option. Here are five alternatives to Loans Canada if you need to borrow money.<\/p><div class=\"content tableWithFilters\n        \n        \n         best-cards-table-container\" id=\"comparison-table\" data-section=\"table\">\n    <div class=\"tableWithFilters__tableTop\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contentWrapper tableWithFilters__contentWrapper \">\n        <div class=\"tableWithFilters__table content\">\n        <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\nvar getEventToListenTo = () => {\n  if (window.matchMedia('(any-hover:none)').matches) {\n    if (window.matchMedia('(max-width: 450px)').matches) {\n      return \"scroll\";\n    }\n  }\n  return \"DOMContentLoaded\";\n};\nvar eventToWatch = getEventToListenTo();\nconst loadFinderScoreModalcafpl = () => {\n  setTimeout(function(){\n   window.loadOnTheFly.html(\n      'partial', {\n          id: 'finder-score-cafpl-modal-optimized',\n      },\n      function (response) {\n          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if (window.rewards && typeof window.rewards.displayModal === \"function\") {\n      window.rewards.displayModal(params, false, cta);\n    }\n  });\n})();\n<\/script><tr class=\"best-card__attached-row\"><td><h3 id=\"loanconnect\" class=\"best-card__header\">LoanConnect<\/h3><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"b7d44c23-53e7-45db-9c5d-8d9a0d068dfe\" data-provider-id=\"a95b0463-1871-4f05-98ce-2bd750cc8d80\" data-product-name=\"LoanConnect Unsecured Personal Loan\" data-provider-name=\"LoanConnect\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-3  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/loanconnect-personal-loan\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5f621662ae3b0.jpg\" alt=\"LoanConnect logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5f621662ae3b0.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5f621662ae3b0.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5f621662ae3b0.jpg?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5f621662ae3b0.jpg?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5f621662ae3b0.jpg?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafpl')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.8<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/loanconnect-personal-loan\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">LoanConnect Unsecured Personal Loan<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafpl.product.datapoint_cafpl_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafpl')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.8<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,cafpl.product.datapoint_cafpl_apr_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"APR Range\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">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><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,cafpl.product.datapoint_cafpl_loan_amount_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Loan Amount\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">                  $500                   - $60,000      <\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,cafpl.product.datapoint_cafpl_loan_term_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Loan Term\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">3 - 120 months<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.8,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"b7d44c23-53e7-45db-9c5d-8d9a0d068dfe\"}' data-component-id=\"1026\" data-component-version=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/personal-loans\/loanconnect-unsecured-personal-loan-ca-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22table%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFPL%22%2C%22fieldset%22%3A%22best_ca_personal_loans%22%2C%22template%22%3A%22comparison%22%2C%22category_id%22%3A%221d505b1f-3d73-47db-984e-deab2e214d26%22%2C%22category_name%22%3A%22Best%2Bcards%2B-%2BLoans%2BCanada%2BAlternatives%22%2C%22is_sorted%22%3A%220%22%2C%22is_filtered%22%3A%220%22%2C%22cta_render_ts%22%3A%221782171990%22%2C%22position%22%3A%221%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2215388%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFPL%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22b7d44c23-53e7-45db-9c5d-8d9a0d068dfe%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22LoanConnect%2BUnsecured%2BPersonal%2BLoan%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%221073104%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22personal-loans%252Floans-canada-alternatives%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--medium has-margin-bottom-xsmall button--cta\" title=\"Go to LoanConnect's site\">Go to site<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about LoanConnect Unsecured Personal Loan\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.8,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"b7d44c23-53e7-45db-9c5d-8d9a0d068dfe\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-b7d44c23-53e7-45db-9c5d-8d9a0d068dfe\" value=\"b7d44c23-53e7-45db-9c5d-8d9a0d068dfe\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}                        \t               8.8                    Great                                          LoanConnect Unsecured Personal Loan            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.8,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"b7d44c23-53e7-45db-9c5d-8d9a0d068dfe\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-b7d44c23-53e7-45db-9c5d-8d9a0d068dfe\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">Just like Loans Canada, LoanConnect is a popular, BBB-accredited loan search platform. Once you fill out a single LoanConnect application, you can compare multiple offers from the platform\u2019s network of 30+ lenders. Secured and unsecured loans of up to $60,000 are available, and you can get pre-approved online in just a couple of minutes. Best of all, you can get connected with lenders who work with borrowers with good or bad credit.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__b7d44c23-53e7-45db-9c5d-8d9a0d068dfe\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__b7d44c23-53e7-45db-9c5d-8d9a0d068dfe\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApply without it hurting your credit\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFast access to loan offers\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLoans for all types of credit\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBBB accredited with an A+ rating\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNot a lender\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHigh rates apply if you have bad credit\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSmaller lending network than Loans Canada\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"best-card__attached-row\"><td><h3 id=\"fat-cat-loans\" class=\"best-card__header\">Fat Cat Loans<\/h3><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"31bd42f8-c4bb-457a-a20a-9196141a2d16\" data-provider-id=\"d27a2760-8756-40ac-aacc-bb83c453ec0f\" data-product-name=\"Fat Cat Loans Personal Loan\" data-provider-name=\"Fat Cat Loans\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-3  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/fat-cat-loans-review\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6491a15c338a6.png\" alt=\"Fat Cat Loans logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6491a15c338a6.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6491a15c338a6.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6491a15c338a6.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6491a15c338a6.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6491a15c338a6.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafpl')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.5<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/fat-cat-loans-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Fat Cat Loans Personal Loan<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafpl.product.datapoint_cafpl_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafpl')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.5<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,cafpl.product.datapoint_cafpl_apr_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"APR Range\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">6.99% - 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><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,cafpl.product.datapoint_cafpl_loan_amount_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Loan Amount\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">                  $300                   - $50,000      <\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,cafpl.product.datapoint_cafpl_loan_term_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Loan Term\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">3 - 84 months<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.5,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"31bd42f8-c4bb-457a-a20a-9196141a2d16\"}' data-component-id=\"1026\" data-component-version=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/personal-loans\/fat-cat-loans-ca-personal-loans-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22table%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFPL%22%2C%22fieldset%22%3A%22best_ca_personal_loans%22%2C%22template%22%3A%22comparison%22%2C%22category_id%22%3A%221d505b1f-3d73-47db-984e-deab2e214d26%22%2C%22category_name%22%3A%22Best%2Bcards%2B-%2BLoans%2BCanada%2BAlternatives%22%2C%22is_sorted%22%3A%220%22%2C%22is_filtered%22%3A%220%22%2C%22cta_render_ts%22%3A%221782171990%22%2C%22position%22%3A%222%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2223383%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFPL%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%2231bd42f8-c4bb-457a-a20a-9196141a2d16%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Fat%2BCat%2BLoans%2BPersonal%2BLoan%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%221073104%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22personal-loans%252Floans-canada-alternatives%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--medium has-margin-bottom-xsmall button--cta\" title=\"Go to Fat Cat Loans's site\">Go to site<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about Fat Cat Loans Personal Loan\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.5,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"31bd42f8-c4bb-457a-a20a-9196141a2d16\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-31bd42f8-c4bb-457a-a20a-9196141a2d16\" value=\"31bd42f8-c4bb-457a-a20a-9196141a2d16\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}                        \t               8.5                    Great                                          Fat Cat Loans Personal Loan            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.5,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"31bd42f8-c4bb-457a-a20a-9196141a2d16\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-31bd42f8-c4bb-457a-a20a-9196141a2d16\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">Fat Cat Loans is an online platform where you can quickly and easily compare loan offers. Once you fill out a simple form, you\u2019ll be able to compare personalized offers from Fat Cat Loans\u2019 network of lenders. You can apply 24\/7 and get an instant decision, and it\u2019s possible to get your money as soon as the same day.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__31bd42f8-c4bb-457a-a20a-9196141a2d16\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__31bd42f8-c4bb-457a-a20a-9196141a2d16\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFill out an online application in two minutes\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEasy to compare multiple offers\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBad credit is OK\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSame-day funding available\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFree to use\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNot a direct lender\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHigh APRs if you have bad credit\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLimited customer reviews\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"best-card__attached-row\"><td><h3 id=\"lend-for-all\" class=\"best-card__header\">Lend for All<\/h3><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"18662dc6-0835-4933-91da-a298f11373dc\" data-provider-id=\"ca7140e1-e3eb-471a-89d3-8902c0d241de\" data-product-name=\"Lendforall Personal Loan\" data-provider-name=\"Lendforall\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-3  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/lendforall-review\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/62e0342805c46.png\" alt=\"Lendforall logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/62e0342805c46.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/62e0342805c46.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/62e0342805c46.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/62e0342805c46.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/62e0342805c46.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafpl')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">7.2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/lendforall-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Lendforall Personal Loan<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafpl.product.datapoint_cafpl_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafpl')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">7.2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,cafpl.product.datapoint_cafpl_apr_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"APR Range\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">Up to 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><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,cafpl.product.datapoint_cafpl_loan_amount_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Loan Amount\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">                  $500                   - $50,000      <\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,cafpl.product.datapoint_cafpl_loan_term_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Loan Term\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">6 - 120 months<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about Lendforall Personal Loan\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":7.2,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"18662dc6-0835-4933-91da-a298f11373dc\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-18662dc6-0835-4933-91da-a298f11373dc\" value=\"18662dc6-0835-4933-91da-a298f11373dc\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}                        \t               7.2                    Great                                          Lendforall Personal Loan            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":7.2,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"18662dc6-0835-4933-91da-a298f11373dc\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-18662dc6-0835-4933-91da-a298f11373dc\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">Lend for All is an online broker that provides access to a network of 30+ lenders. You can apply for a loan quote online with no credit check, and an automated loan qualification process matches you with suitable lenders. Loans of up to $50,000 are available, and Lend for All has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__18662dc6-0835-4933-91da-a298f11373dc\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__18662dc6-0835-4933-91da-a298f11373dc\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWide range of loan types available\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can potentially compare multiple offers\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBad credit is OK\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFast online pre-approval\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnline broker (not a lender)\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSmaller lender network than Loans Canada\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHigh rates for bad credit\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"best-card__attached-row\"><td><h3 id=\"smarter-loans\" class=\"best-card__header\">Smarter Loans<\/h3><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"937eb637-8af9-441f-96b6-9bf77afceadc\" data-provider-id=\"79b6d58a-d2ae-425f-8074-1e9b24c75a50\" data-product-name=\"Smarter Loans Personal Loan\" data-provider-name=\"Smarter Loans\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-3  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/smarter-loans-review\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69c0a0d92d2e1.png\" alt=\"Smarter Loans logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69c0a0d92d2e1.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69c0a0d92d2e1.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69c0a0d92d2e1.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69c0a0d92d2e1.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69c0a0d92d2e1.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\">  Not scored yet  <\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/smarter-loans-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Smarter Loans Personal Loan<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafpl.product.datapoint_cafpl_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\">  Not scored yet  <\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,cafpl.product.datapoint_cafpl_apr_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"APR Range\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">9.99% - 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><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,cafpl.product.datapoint_cafpl_loan_amount_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Loan Amount\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">                  $500                   - $35,000      <\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,cafpl.product.datapoint_cafpl_loan_term_large\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Loan Term\"><span class=\"detail-highlight\">3 \u2013 240 months<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about Smarter Loans Personal Loan\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":0,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"937eb637-8af9-441f-96b6-9bf77afceadc\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-937eb637-8af9-441f-96b6-9bf77afceadc\" value=\"937eb637-8af9-441f-96b6-9bf77afceadc\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3; 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Its lenders offer a wide variety of loans\u2014from personal and car loans to mortgages and business loans\u2014and some of them work with borrowers with limited or no credit history. Smarter Loans also offers a range of educational resources to help you boost your financial know-how and inform your borrowing decisions.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__937eb637-8af9-441f-96b6-9bf77afceadc\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__937eb637-8af9-441f-96b6-9bf77afceadc\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEstablished platform\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLarge lending network\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFree to use\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUser-friendly platform available across Canada\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNot a direct lender\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDoesn\u2019t feature all loan providers\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWatch out for high rates if you have bad credit\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><script>\n(function () {\n  window.isInfoBoxMutationObserverInitialized ??= false;\n  if (window.isInfoBoxMutationObserverInitialized) return;\n  window.isInfoBoxMutationObserverInitialized = true;\n\n  document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", () => {\n    function getLinkParams(anchor) {\n      const redirectUrl =\n        anchor.getAttribute(\"data-redirect-url\") || anchor.href || \"\";\n\n      try {\n        const url = new URL(redirectUrl);\n        const rawParams = url.searchParams.get(\"redirect_tracking_params\");\n\n        if (!rawParams) return;\n        const decoded = decodeURIComponent(rawParams);\n        const parsed = JSON.parse(decoded);\n        const { offer_id, niche_code, site, product_name, product_id } = parsed;\n\n        return {\n          redirectUrl,\n          offerId: offer_id,\n          niche: niche_code || site,\n          productName: product_name,\n          productId: product_id,\n        };\n      } catch (e) {\n        console.error(\"Failed to parse redirect_tracking_params\", e);\n      }\n    }\n\n    function initCountdownTimer(rewardsProduct, endDateStr) {\n      const countdownEl = rewardsProduct.querySelector(\".deals-countdown\");\n      \n      if (!countdownEl || !endDateStr) return;\n\n      const daysEl = countdownEl.querySelector(\"[data-countdown-days]\");\n      const hoursEl = countdownEl.querySelector(\"[data-countdown-hours]\");\n      const minutesEl = countdownEl.querySelector(\"[data-countdown-minutes]\");\n      const secondsEl = countdownEl.querySelector(\"[data-countdown-seconds]\");\n\n      let countdownInterval;\n\n      const updateCountdown = () => {\n        const now = new Date().getTime();\n        const endTime = new Date(endDateStr).getTime();\n        const distance = endTime - 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For a quick summary, check out Loans Canada\u2019s pros and cons below.<\/p><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Fill out a single application to compare multiple offers<\/li><li>Large network of 60+ lenders<\/li><li>Loans for all types of credit<\/li><li>Free to use<\/li><li>Wide range of loan types available<\/li><li>BBB accredited with an A+ rating<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"list-12\"><li>Not a direct lender<\/li><li>High interest rates apply if you have bad credit<\/li><li>Funding may be slower than applying directly with a lender<\/li><li>No in-person service available<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h3>Summary of Loans Canada reviews<\/h3><p>Loans Canada has received plenty of positive customer feedback, along with some slightly more mixed reviews. Customers who left positive feedback mentioned factors such as a fast and easy application process and getting approved even with less-than-perfect credit. Those who were less impressed with Loans Canada sometimes complained about being spammed with emails and calls from multiple lenders.<\/p><h4>Summary of ratings and reviews<\/h4><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th style=\"text-align: left; width: 50%;\" scope=\"col\">Feature<\/th><th style=\"text-align: left; width: 50%;\" scope=\"col\">Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td>Trustpilot rating<\/td><td>2.2\/5 stars based on 9 reviews<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Google reviews<\/td><td>4.4\/5 stars based on 324 reviews<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BBB reviews<\/td><td>1\/5 stars based on 1 review<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BBB accredited<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BBB rating<\/td><td>A+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><em>Reviews as of February 9, 2026.<\/em><\/p><h3>What to expect from loan search platforms<\/h3><p>Apply with a loan search platform like Loans Canada, and you can expect the following features:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Single application. <\/strong>You can fill out a single application to be matched with offers from the platform\u2019s lending partners.<\/li><li><strong>Large network of lenders.<\/strong> Each platform has its own network of lenders and usually earns commissions from those lenders for sending new customers their way.<\/li><li><strong>All types of credit. <\/strong>You don\u2019t need perfect credit to apply through a loan search platform; they typically work with lenders that accept all types of credit.<\/li><li><strong>Wide range of loan types.<\/strong> While some platforms specialize in specific loan types such as personal loans, most offer access to a variety of loans.<\/li><li><strong>No credit checks. <\/strong>You typically won\u2019t need to complete a credit check to apply, and you can get pre-approved online in minutes.<\/li><li><strong>Fast access to funds.<\/strong> Some platforms offer same-day funding, but it may take 24 to 48 hours in other cases.<\/li><li><strong>The lender manages your loan.<\/strong> Loan search platforms do not offer loans or distribute funds. Your loan agreement and repayments are arranged directly with the lender you choose.<\/li><\/ul><h3>What to watch out for<\/h3><ul class=\"list-3\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/bad-credit-personal-loans\/credit-builder-loans\">Credit builder loans<\/a>. <\/strong>If you don\u2019t qualify for any personal loans, you might be offered a credit builder loan instead. You won\u2019t be able to access the money from this type of loan until it has been fully repaid, while you\u2019ll also need to watch out for high rates and fees along with low loan amounts.<\/li><li><strong>Impersonation scams.<\/strong> There have been past instances of scammers impersonating popular loan search platforms to trick unsuspecting borrowers into providing sensitive personal and financial information. Watch out for signs that could indicate a scam, like requesting upfront fees and promising guaranteed approval. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/personal-loan-scams\">Learn more about personal loan scams.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Sharing of personal information.<\/strong> The platform may share your personal information with its lending network and other lenders to process your application and provide access to financial products. Check the platform\u2019s privacy policy for details of how your data will be used.<\/li><li><strong>High rates for bad credit.<\/strong> While loan search platforms often accept applications for all types of credit, this comes at a cost. Bad credit loans usually come with high interest rates and fees. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/bad-credit-personal-loans\">Learn more about bad credit loans.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>Loan search platforms make it quicker and easier to compare your borrowing options. There are multiple platforms to choose from, so it\u2019s worth shopping around to compare a range of lenders and loan offers. Once you\u2019ve found the best deal, you can complete a loan application with the lender of your choice.<\/p><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-0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000003\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is Loans Canada a lender?<\/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>No, Loans Canada is not a lender and does not offer loans directly to consumers. Loans Canada is a loan search platform where you can compare loan offers from a network of lenders.<\/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\">Do loan search platforms charge fees?<\/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>No, it typically doesn\u2019t cost anything to use a loan search platform. 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