{"id":187809,"date":"2019-05-02T12:24:29","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T11:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=187809"},"modified":"2025-07-04T18:02:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T17:02:14","slug":"loans-for-people-on-disability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/personal-loans\/loans-for-people-on-disability","title":{"rendered":"Compare loans for people on disability-related financial support"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block text-center has-padding-small\"><p class=\"has-margin-bottom-xxsmall\">Please note: You should always refer to your loan agreement for exact repayment amounts as they may vary from our results.<\/p><p>Late repayments can cause you serious money problems. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/debt\" class=\"fin-text-navy\">debt help<\/a> guides.<\/p><\/div><\/article><div itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" id=\"learn\">Can I get a personal loan if I\u2019m on disability benefits?<\/h3><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>Yes, you can still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/personal-loans\">get a personal loan<\/a> even if you&#8217;re currently claiming disability benefits. However, you may find your options are more limited than someone with a regular salary or income, especially if your sickness or disability benefit is your only source of income. Lenders want to be confident that you can repay your loan and may view you as more of a risk if you only rely on benefits.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><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\"\/>\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\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-text\">Personal loan jargon explained<\/span>\n        <\/h4>\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__content\">\n            <ul id=\"glossary\"><li><strong>APR.<\/strong> The annual percentage rate (APR) includes the interest rate and fees to give an indicator of the annual cost of a loan. However, lenders only have to give the advertised APR to 51% of borrowers, and the remaining 49% may end up getting a higher rate.<\/li><li id=\"fixed\"><strong>Interest rate.<\/strong> This is the percentage amount charged as interest on a loan and can be either fixed or variable. A fixed rate stays the same, while a variable rate can go up or down over time.<\/li><li><strong>Unsecured loan.<\/strong> An unsecured loan doesn\u2019t require you to use an asset, such as a property or vehicle, as security against the loan.<\/li><\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">How can I get a loan while on disability benefits?<\/h3><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>As with any personal loan, the best way to get a loan while on disability benefits is by having a stable job and regular income, as well as a good credit history. While there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/personal-loans\/bad-credit-loans\">loans available for those with bad credit<\/a>, you\u2019re less likely to get approved for a loan if you have poor credit and you\u2019re also claiming benefits. If you are accepted, you\u2019re likely to pay a much higher rate of interest.<\/p><p>You may be able to get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/payday-loans\">short term loan<\/a> or payday loan if you&#8217;re on disability benefits. But this is not recommended, as short term loans are generally very expensive. The best way, therefore, to get a loan on benefits is by ensuring you have a steady income and good credit score before you apply for a loan.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Will my disability impact my chances of getting a loan?<\/h3><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>Not in itself. Lenders are legally obligated to treat you just like any other borrower, so they can&#8217;t just refuse your application because of your disability. Anti-discrimination laws apply. Lenders <em>can<\/em> refuse an application because of factors like affordability or credit history.<\/p><p>If the problem is your credit history, you may want to take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/bad-credit\">bad credit hub<\/a>, which features a series of guides on how to deal with bad credit and how to improve your credit score. As a rule of thumb, the first thing to do is understand why your credit score isn&#8217;t good. Sometimes, it may simply be that you don&#8217;t have much of a credit history yet.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><h3>Which disability benefits count as income?<\/h3><p>This depends on the lender, but in general, you can expect the following benefits to be accepted: <\/p><ul><li>Personal Independence Payment (PIP)<\/li><li>Disability Living Allowance<\/li><li>Universal Credit<\/li><li>Incapacity benefit<\/li><li>Employment and Support Allowance<\/li><li>Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit<\/li><\/ul><h3>Things to consider before getting a loan<\/h3><p>Before going for a loan, consider whether it&#8217;s actually the smartest choice for your finances. Try thinking about:<\/p><ol><li><strong>What you need the money for.<\/strong> In some cases (for example, if you need to buy a car or to adapt your home to make it accessible), you may be entitled to some extra help from a government scheme. Make sure you check that out before taking out a loan. Moreover, if you need money to pay off your monthly bills or some other regular expense, taking out a loan will only worsen your problem instead of making it better. Loans are generally a good idea for big or unexpected expenses, but they can&#8217;t help you with your day-to-day spending.<\/li><li><strong>How long you need it for.<\/strong> Standard personal loans are meant for borrowing money in the medium or long term, whereas if you only need some flexibility with your monthly payments, you may be better off with a credit card.<\/li><li><strong>Can you afford to borrow money?<\/strong> Loans are never free, so first and foremost, you should consider them a cost. If you aren&#8217;t sure whether you can meet the monthly repayments, you may want to look at possible alternatives.<\/li><li><strong>Can you settle things differently?<\/strong> If you&#8217;re looking at borrowing money because you&#8217;re already in debt (for example, you&#8217;re behind with the bills), see if you can get in touch with the company you owe money to and agree on a repayment plan first.<\/li><\/ol><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block\"><h3>How to choose the right loan<\/h3><ol><li><strong>Work out how much you need to borrow.<\/strong> It&#8217;s important that you don&#8217;t borrow more than you need to avoid unnecessary interest payments.<\/li><li><strong>Calculate how much you can afford to repay.<\/strong> You also need to make sure you can meet your monthly payments.<\/li><li><strong>Find a loan.<\/strong> You should compare loans and lenders based on rates, loan terms and repayment options.<\/li><li><strong>Check your eligibility.<\/strong> Once you&#8217;ve found a loan, make sure you meet the lender&#8217;s requirements, and if possible, use the lender&#8217;s eligibility checker to see if you&#8217;re likely to be approved.<\/li><li><strong>Apply for the loan.<\/strong> Make sure you complete the loan application accurately.<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/article><h3>What are my credit options if I&#8217;m on low income or have bad credit?<\/h3><p>Compare different financial products before applying to make sure you get something that works well for you. You may want to consider one of the following:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Government schemes.<\/strong> There are different options available. For example, if you&#8217;re on benefits, you may be eligible for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/budgeting-help-benefits\" target=\"new\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">budgeting loan<\/a>. This can be used to cover a range of expenses, and it&#8217;s interest-free, so you&#8217;ll only have to pay back what you borrow.<\/li><li><strong>Credit unions.<\/strong> Credit unions are not-for-profit cooperatives that lend money to members in financial difficulties at a low interest rate. They\u2019re funded through other members\u2019 savings. Since they aren\u2019t about making money, they can usually offer you a better deal than traditional lenders.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/guarantor-personal-loans\">Guarantor loans<\/a>.<\/strong> If you have someone (usually a family member) who can guarantee to make your repayments if you can\u2019t, you may be able to access credit through a guarantor lender. However, interest rates can be high compared to traditional bank loans.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-cards\/credit-builder-credit-cards\">Credit-builder credit cards<\/a>.<\/strong> If your credit score isn&#8217;t great, these are generally a good idea because they can be used to improve it. They have loose eligibility criteria but normally a high APR, so they&#8217;re no good for borrowing money in the long term. You should only use them to spread out your expenses within the billing cycle and clear your balance in full every month every time you can.<\/li><li><strong>Specialist lenders.<\/strong> Some lenders specialise in offering credit to people with low income and a poor credit score. They can be a solution, but you should be careful because they may offer sky-high interest rates that won&#8217;t help you solve your money problems.<\/li><\/ul><p>Regardless of what option you choose, you should always make sure that you can afford to repay what you borrow. If you fall behind on your payments, you can damage your credit score further, which will make it even more difficult to get a loan in the future.<\/p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Will my loan cost me more because I&#8217;m disabled?<\/h3><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>A disability could indirectly affect which deals you can get your hands on, because some lenders might not be keen on an income supported by disability benefits. If you have bad credit, this can also make it harder to bag a competitive rate. If that sounds like you, you may find that if you\u2019re accepted for credit, you get offered a higher interest rate or a lower amount. Keep in mind that the rate advertised by lenders is generally a &#8220;representative&#8221; APR \u2013 which means that not everyone will get it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--shadow\"><div class=\"luna-card__block\"><h3>Personal loan cost comparison<\/h3><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Loan amount: \u00a33,000<\/h4><ul><li>Loan term: 3 years<\/li><li>Interest rate: 10%<\/li><li>Monthly repayment: \u00a396<\/li><li>Total interest: \u00a3463<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Loan amount: \u00a33,000<\/h4><ul><li>Loan term: 3 years<\/li><li>Interest rate: 24%<\/li><li>Monthly repayment: \u00a3114<\/li><li>Total interest: \u00a31,108<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><h3>Dos and don&#8217;ts<\/h3><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Do:<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Check out your credit score and credit report.<\/li><li>See if you can get government help first.<\/li><li>Consider different credit options before going for a loan.<\/li><li>Compare lenders to get the best deal.<\/li><li>Look at the eligibility criteria before applying.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Don&#8217;t:<\/h4><ul class=\"list-12\"><li>Take out a loan if you can&#8217;t afford to meet the monthly repayments.<\/li><li>Apply for multiple lines of credit in a short time, especially if you&#8217;ve just been rejected.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h3>Alternative borrowing options<\/h3><p>As well as the options mentioned above, you could also consider the following: <\/p><ul><li><strong>Universal Credit loans.<\/strong> If you receive Universal Credit, you might be able to get a Budgeting Advance to help pay for emergency household costs. The smallest amount you can borrow is \u00a3100, but you could get up to \u00a3812 if you have children. You must repay the loan through future Universal Credit payments within 12 months.<\/li><li><strong>Friends and family.<\/strong> If you\u2019re lucky enough to have a friend or family member willing to lend you some cash, this could be another option to explore. However, it\u2019s worth drawing up a written agreement to state how long you will borrow the money for, whether interest will be added and how you will repay the money to avoid any arguments.<\/li><li><strong>Payday loans.<\/strong> These should only ever be used as a last resort as they are a very expensive way of borrowing money. Always repay them as quickly as you can.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>It\u2019s still possible to get a loan if you\u2019re on disability benefits, but your options will likely be more limited, and it could be more expensive. That\u2019s why it\u2019s well worth considering all your borrowing options before you agree to anything. If you\u2019re struggling financially, it\u2019s worth speaking to a debt charity, such as StepChange and Citizens Advice, for fee-free debt advice.<\/p><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><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=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I borrow money if I am unemployed?<\/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=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>It&#8217;ll probably prove more complicated and more expensive, but some lenders will still consider you, provided the loan would be comfortably affordable for you.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><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=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Should I use a broker?<\/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=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>It depends. Brokers won\u2019t usually check the whole market but instead a subsection of lenders with whom they have an arrangement. They\u2019ll look to find the best rate available to you from that panel of lenders, taking into account your individual circumstances. Generally, this service is free, because the broker earns a referral fee from the lender, but some brokers also charge the customer a fee. It isn\u2019t necessarily the perfect solution, but they can still take the strain out of finding suitable lenders.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><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=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How can I check my credit score?<\/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=\"accordion0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Credit scores are handled by credit reference agencies (Experian, TransUnion and Equifax), which will normally disclose your credit score for free. You\u2019ll need to pay a fee to get a full credit report instead, which may be worth considering if you\u2019re not sure why your credit score is low.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><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=\"accordion0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000003\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I get a loan while on Personal Independence Payment (PIP)?<\/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=\"accordion0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes, if you receive PIP, it\u2019s still possible to get a loan. In fact, because this is a long-term disability benefit, lenders might be happier to let you borrow because it can be seen as a more regular source of income.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"sources\" style=\"position: relative;\"><h3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">Sources<\/h3>\n<div id=\"lazy0000000000\"><\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/json\" id=\"lazyloaded-assets-json-lazy0000000000\" class=\"lazyloaded-assets-json\">{\"critical-scripts\":[],\"scripts\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.de087a0da9824e407767.js\"],\"styles\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.87684078d471e76125dd.css\"]}<\/script><\/div><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\">We show offers we can track - that's not every product on the market...yet. 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