Important disclosure

Cahoot Personal Loans Overview

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Spanish bank Santander manages the Cahoot bank in the UK, dealing mainly in online banking. Apart from their Internet-based services, they offer personal financing to their customers like personal loans. Santander UK funds all the personal loans of Cahoot customers.

There’ll come a time when you’ll need money for a personal purchase or expense. It may be a holiday trip, a home improvement, or even your dream wedding. Need an estimate of the monthly costs? There’s a Cahoot personal loan calculator you can use to get just that.

Terms from 1 to 10 years. Representative example: 5 year £10,000 loan with comparison rates from 2.8% to 49.9% APR would cost between £10,728 and £27,321, including fees. The interest can vary between £728 and £17,321.

Overview of Cahoot loans

Below is a quick list of features you should know about Cahoot loans:

  • Limit from £1,000 up to £20,000 (up to £25,000 for existing Santander customers)
  • Term from 1 to 5 years
  • Fixed APR (currently at 2.8% for amounts above £7,500)
  • Payments through direct debits
  • Loan quote that doesn’t harm your credit rating
  • No hidden product fees
  • Credit decision within 5 minutes (in most cases
  • Access to funds within 2 working days
  • No extra charges on early repayments

Note that if you fully settle your loan early, Cahoot may charge two months’ interest.

There is more information about the loans here, should you need it.

About the loan purpose

Cahoot Bank will reject any loan applications for the following purposes:

  • Buying of any land or property
  • Risky financial investments
  • Paying household bills and living expenses
  • Gambling
  • Borrowing on behalf of someone else
  • Funding a business
  • Criminal activity

Cahoot loan process

Before you apply, you must check first if you qualify for a Cahoot loan. Successful applicants must:

  • Be aged 21 or above
  • Have a permanent UK residence
  • Earn a minimum of £7,500 yearly
  • Be able to pay off the loan through direct debits
  • Not be bankrupt in the past 6 years

Once you meet all the above, you can apply directly on Cahoot’s website. Ready your personal information, including details like your address, your income, and your monthly expenses.
 

Cahoot personal loan calculator

Loan Amount

£20,000

Term

3 months

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Cahoot personal loans (7,500 - 20,000)

EST Monthly Repayment
EST Monthly Repayment
2.80%
APR
EST Monthly Repayment
12 months
to 60 months
EST Monthly Repayment
£7,500
to £20,000
You can apply online for a personal loan provided by Santander UK plc to help turn your plans into reality. Credit subject to status. Terms and conditions apply.

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Minimum and maximum loan periods vary between 1 month and 10 years. APR varies between 2.80% and 71.30% p.a. Total interest repayments vary between £435 and £1,019 over the life of the loan. *APR is based on an unsecured loan of R£15,000 for a term of 3 years. WARNING: This APR is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different APR. These rates can change without further notice. All rates quoted are per annum.

Cahoot loans FAQs

Will my credit score change because of the loan quote?

Not at all. Cahoot Bank follows the same system as most UK-based lenders when giving quotes. They’ll search your profile only to let you know your chances at approval. (It is different, though, from the search Cahoot will do on you when you apply.)

What do you mean by the APR being “fixed”?

It ensures your repayments will stay the same for the life of the loan. This may work better for you, so that you can monitor your repayments more easily.

Will I know the APR I will get from Cahoot?

Most Cahoot customers will get the current rates on Cahoot’s website. The rates usually change based on the loan amount. However, your rate may also differ based on your credit profile. The highest APR Cahoot can provide is 24.9%.

Can I top up on my Cahoot loan?

Yes, Cahoot offers additional loans in case you need them.

Can I apply for a joint Cahoot loan?

Cahoot allows up to two people to apply for their loans.


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