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Unsecured fixed rate loans of up to £50,000
Available to existing customers onlyNatWest personal loans
Use our NatWest loans calculator to get the latest NatWest loan rates, and see how much you'll pay back on a NatWest personal loan.
Unsecured fixed rate loans of up to £50,000Available to existing customers onlyNatWest loan calculator
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.
How do NatWest loans compare against the competition?
Table: sorted by representative APR, promoted deals first
Please note: You should always refer to your loan agreement for exact repayment amounts as they may vary from our results.
What's in this guide?
NatWest loan rates for January 2021
- NatWest Personal Loan (existing customers):3.9% p.a. fixed interest rate with no fee, on loans of £10,000 over 3 years. Apply to borrow up to £50,000.
Key features of NatWest personal loans
NatWest personal loans are unsecured, meaning you do not need to provide an asset as security against the loan. Instead, your rate will be based on your personal credit rating. While NatWest’s rates are normally competitive, the representative APR may not be the rate you’ll receive: NatWest will offer you a rate based on assessment of your personal financial circumstances.
| Loan type | Unsecured Personal Loan |
|---|---|
| Loan amounts | £1,000.00 to £50,000.00 |
| Loan terms | 2 Years to 8 Years |
| Loan rate type | Fixed |
| Product fee | 0% |
| 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 methods | Direct Debit |
Unfortunately, NatWest loans are only available to existing customers who have had another NatWest product for at least 3 to 6 months. However if that’s you, you could get approved for a loan online within minutes and receive your funds the following day if you use online banking.
If you’re getting a loan to make home improvements, you can choose a loan term up to ten years.
What is APR?
The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) provides an annual summary of the cost of a specific loan. It takes into account both the interest and any mandatory charges you’ll need to pay over the duration of the loan. Where a lender doesn’t charge product/admin fees (as is the case with NatWest) the interest rate and the APR will usually be the same.
The purpose of the APR is to help consumers to compare loans even when different lenders structure their rates and fees differently. Sounds great, right? However, almost all lenders will offer each successful applicant a personalised APR. In other words, if the lender sees that your credit record isn’t perfect, there’s a decent chance that they’ll offer you a higher rate than the advertised representative APR. The representative APR is the APR that a lender realistically expects 51% of customers to receive.
Am I eligible for a NatWest personal loan?
You should only apply for a NatWest personal loan if you’re certain you can make your repayments, and you meet the following criteria:
- You must be aged 18 or over.
- You must be a UK resident.
- You must have had either a NatWest current account for 3 months, or a NatWest credit card or mortgage for 6 months.
- You must not have been declared bankruptcy in the last 6 years.
- Your loan request must be for an acceptable purpose. Check online for NatWest’s unacceptable loan purposes.
What credit score do I need to get a NatWest loan?
NatWest typically offers loans to applicants with high credit scores. It's important to note that your credit record is just one factor that NatWest will consider, however if you don't have a high credit score, you're very unlikely to get approved for a NatWest loan.
A "Good" or "Excellent" credit rating would require a score of 881 or higher, if you're referring to Experian's scale, 420 or higher if you're referring to Equifax's scale and 604 or higher if you're referring to TransUnion's scale.
Do NatWest loans give an instant decision?
Yes, NatWest offers instant decisions online in most cases (occasionally more info may be required). First, you can use the soft search eligibility checker to find out your chances of getting approved (this won't affect your credit score). Then, if you opt to go ahead and apply, you'll get an instant answer. NatWest can also offer same-day funding of your loan.
Can I get a second NatWest loan?
Yes, NatWest 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, NatWest also allows you to effectively "top up" your loan, by closing your current loan and starting a new, larger loan (you can call NatWest on 0800 200 400 for details).
How do I apply?
If you've decided that a personal loan from NatWest is right for you, you can head over to NatWest's secure online application to apply. Don't forget, you'll need to be over 18 and a UK resident to apply. Before you apply, you can provide NatWest with a few details about yourself in order to find out your likelihood of being approved. This will not affect your credit score. In most cases NatWest will give an instant decision.
- Start your application.
Use NatWest’s “Quick Quote” tool to see if you’re likely to be approved for a loan, and what you’ll need to pay. You can then click “Ready to apply” to begin your loan application. - Get a decision.
Once you’ve completed your application, you should find out if you’ve been approved within a couple of minutes. - Receive your funds.
You’ll receive your funds the next day, provided you use NatWest online banking and apply before 5.55pm between Monday to Thursday.
Does NatWest offer debt consolidation loans?
NatWest personal loans can be used to consolidate debt, but the lender does not offer dedicated debt consolidation loans. As with a normal NatWest personal loan, you’ll need to have been a NatWest current account holder for at least three months to be eligible for a NatWest debt consolidation loan.
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