Halifax

Halifax loans review 2023

Halifax personal loans are available to anyone, but have specific perks if you're an existing current account customer. Check out the lender's current rates and see how they compare.

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78% of Halifax customers in our 2023 customer satisfaction survey would recommend the brand to a friend
New customers could wait up to five days for their loan to be funded

Calculate the cost of a Halifax loan

Name Product Total Payable Monthly Repayment Representative APR Link
Halifax Personal Loan
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Representative example: Borrow £10,000.00 over 3 years at a rate of 5.8% p.a. (fixed). Representative APR 5.8% and total payable £10,895.04 in monthly repayments of £302.64.
Halifax Existing Customer Personal Loan
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Representative example: Borrow £10,000.00 over 3 years at a rate of 5.8% p.a. (fixed). Representative APR 5.8% and total payable £10,895.04 in monthly repayments of £302.64.
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How do Halifax loans compare against the competition?

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Before you take out a personal loan, it’s important to read up and shop around. You can use the table below to see how much you’d be likely to pay for the loan you have in mind.

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Name Product Total Payable Monthly Repayment Representative APR Link
Lloyds Bank Existing Customer Personal Loan
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Representative example: Borrow £10,000.00 over 3 years at a rate of 5.9% p.a. (fixed). Representative APR 5.9% and total payable £10,910.52 in monthly repayments of £303.07.
Fluent Money Unsecured Loan
Fluent Money Unsecured Loan
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Fluent Money is a broker, not a direct lender, the Representative APR is subject to the specific lender.
Halifax Personal Loan
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Representative example: Borrow £10,000.00 over 3 years at a rate of 5.8% p.a. (fixed). Representative APR 5.8% and total payable £10,895.04 in monthly repayments of £302.64.
Novuna Personal Loan
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Representative example: Borrow £10,000.00 over 3 years at a rate of 5.9% p.a. (fixed). Representative APR 5.9% and total payable £10,910.52 in monthly repayments of £303.07.
Zopa Personal Loan
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Representative example: Borrow £1,500.00 over 3 years at a rate of 19.9% p.a. (fixed). Representative APR 19.9% and total payable £1,959.84 in monthly repayments of £54.44.
Bamboo Personal Loan
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Representative example: Borrow £10,000.00 over 3 years at a rate of 69.9% p.a. (fixed). Representative APR 69.9% and total payable £20,421.36 in monthly repayments of £567.26.
Barclays Bank Existing Current Account Customer Barclayloan
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Representative example: Borrow £25,100.00 over 3 years at a rate of 13.1% p.a. (fixed). Representative APR 13.1% and total payable £30,173.76 in monthly repayments of £838.16.
Fluro (formerly Lending Works) Personal Loan
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Representative Example: Assumed borrowing of £7,500.00 over 48 months at 16.9% APR representative. Monthly cost of £211.47. Total amount repayable of £10,150.38. Interest rate of 15.7% p.a.(fixed) and total fees of £150.00.
Fluent Money Secured Loan
Fluent Money Secured Loan
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Fluent Money is a broker, not a direct lender, the Representative APR is subject to the specific lender.
Halifax Existing Customer Personal Loan
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Representative example: Borrow £10,000.00 over 3 years at a rate of 5.8% p.a. (fixed). Representative APR 5.8% and total payable £10,895.04 in monthly repayments of £302.64.
My Community Bank Personal Loan
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Representative example: Borrow £6,000.00 over 4 years at a rate of 18.85% p.a. (fixed). Representative APR 18.85% and total payable £8,335.00 in monthly repayments of £173.64.
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Please note: You should always refer to your loan agreement for exact repayment amounts as they may vary from our results.

Late repayments can cause you serious money problems. See our debt help guides.

What is Halifax?

Named after the West Yorkshire town where it was founded as a building society in 1853, Halifax is now part of the Lloyds Banking Group, and a major player in the UK banking market. It’s also known for briefly making a cult star of Howard Brown, the former face of its TV advertising campaigns.

Whether you’re looking to buy a new car, consolidate debt, refurbish the kitchen, or take that desperately needed holiday, Halifax offers competitive and flexible fixed-rate loans.

Key features of Halifax loans at a glance

You don’t necessarily have to have your current account with Halifax to apply for a Halifax personal loan, but there are some potential benefits if you do.

New customers

Loan typeUnsecured Personal Loan
Loan amounts£1,000.00 to £25,000.00
Loan terms1 Year to 7 Years
Loan rate typeFixed
Product fee0%
Same day funding available
Instant decisions in most cases
Soft-search facility available
Joint applications
Overpay without penalty
Concurrent loans allowed
Topping-up pays off existing loan and initiates a new loan
Repayment methodsDirect Debit
Halifax states that existing current account holders could get a quote in as little as ten minutes and could then receive the funds instantly.

Halifax current account holders

Loan typeUnsecured Personal Loan
Loan amounts£1,000.00 to £50,000.00
Loan terms1 Year to 7 Years
Loan rate typeFixed
Product fee0%
Same day funding available
Same day funding noteSubject to internet banking log on
Instant decisions in most cases
Soft-search facility available
Joint applications
Overpay without penalty
Concurrent loans allowed
Topping-up pays off existing loan and initiates a new loan
Repayment methodsDirect Debit
Halifax states that funds should reach new customers’ accounts within five working days from accepting the loan offer.

Joint loans are also available through Halifax, but you must apply by phone or at a branch.

You can choose the day of the month on which repayments are taken (most people arrange this for on or just after their payday). If your first loan repayment falls within nine days of the funds being drawn down, the first repayment will be due on that date the following month.

What is APR?

The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is designed to provide an annual summary of the cost of a loan, taking into account both interest and any mandatory charges to be paid (for example an arrangement fee) over the duration of a loan. Because Halifax doesn’t charge an arrangement/product fee, the interest rate and the APR are the same.

All lenders calculate the APR of their products in the same way and must tell you the APR before you sign an agreement.

Bear in mind, however, that lenders are only obliged to award this rate to 51% of those who take out the loan – the other 49% could pay more. That’s why it’s often referred to as the representative APR. If Halifax looks at your circumstances and credit history and decides that you’re a higher risk, it may offer you a loan at a higher rate of interest.

They have been fantastic and clear in their help. They have been more than happy to assist me in all I have needed.”

Halifax customer in Finder's 2021 survey

Am I eligible for a Halifax personal loan?

You should only apply for a Halifax personal loan if you’re certain you can meet the repayment terms, and you meet the following criteria:

  • You must be aged 18 or over.
  • You must be a UK resident (excluding the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man).
  • You must be in paid employment, or have a regular income.
  • You must not be in full time education.
  • You must not have been declined for credit in the last month.
  • You must not have a history of bad credit.

What credit score do I need to get a Halifax loan?

Halifax typically offers loans to applicants with high credit scores. It's important to note that your credit record is just one factor that Halifax will consider. However if you don't have a high credit score, you're very unlikely to get approved for a Halifax loan.

A "Good" or "Excellent" credit rating would require a score of 881 or higher if you're referring to Experian's scale, 531 or higher if you're referring to Equifax's scale and 604 or higher if you're referring to TransUnion's scale.

Can I get a second Halifax loan?

Yes, Halifax allows you to have more than one loan running at the same time. Each application for credit will be considered on its own merit. Alternatively, Halifax also allows you to effectively "top up" your loan, by closing your current loan and starting a new, larger loan. There's no penalty for repaying ahead of time, but bear in mind that any overpayments may be subject to up to two months of interest beyond the date on which you overpay. Because of this, it may work out cheaper to run a second loan alongside the first, rather than consolidating the two.

Can I make overpayments on a Halifax loan?

Yes, you can make overpayments without incurring any penalty fee. However Halifax can continue to charge interest for up to two months on any sums overpaid, so although making overpayments stands to save you money in interest, you may not save quite as much as you'd imagined.

How do I apply?

Make sure you have the following information handy for your application:

  • Your address details for the past three years.
  • Your current employment details, if in employment.
  • Your monthly income and monthly outgoings.
  • Your UK bank or building society account details.

And to confirm your identity online (if you’re not an existing customer) you’ll need:

  • Valid UK passport or UK driving licence (including provisional driving licence) with photo.
  • Smartphone or tablet with camera.
  • A pen and paper.

Does Halifax offer debt consolidation loans?

Yes, while it doesn’t offer dedicated debt consolidation loans, both new and existing customers can take out a Halifax personal loan to consolidate debt. As with a regular Halifax loan, new customers can borrow up to £25,000 for debt consolidation, while existing Halifax current account customers can borrow up to £35,000.

Can I get a Halifax homeowner loan?

No. Halifax doesn’t offer second charge mortgages, which are also known as “homeowner loans” or “secured loans”. If you’re a homeowner with a mortgage, then a secured loan can let you leverage the equity you’ve built up in your home to access larger loan amounts and/or lower interest rates. These tend not to be offered by high street banks, but by long-standing specialist companies (Pepper Money (formerly Optimum Credit) is one of the best known). You can learn about secured loans and compare your options in our comprehensive guide.

Halifax customer reviews

Customers in Finder’s 2021 customer satisfaction survey were mostly positive about Halifax, with some praising its “excellent customer service” and “quick and easy” application process.

Halifax also scored 3.5 stars out of 5 in our 2021 customer satisfaction awards, with 77% of Halifax customers also happy to recommend the brand to a friend.

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