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Nationwide Personal Loans Overview

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Imagine: you are close to spending on that dream home improvement. (Or that dream wedding, or that dream holiday trip.) Need just a little more to get there? Now you can bridge the gap with Nationwide Personal Loans. You can even make your life easier by using the Nationwide personal loan calculator. It can tell you your projected monthly payment, based on loan terms you pick.

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.

What are Nationwide Personal Loans?

These are loans Nationwide offers only to its members. Members are customers who have a current account, savings account, or mortgage with Nationwide.

Nationwide Personal Loans have the following features:

  • Loan term 1 to 7 years
  • Loan amount £1,000 to £25,000
  • Fixed APR of 2.9% to 24.9%
  • Instant credit decision (in most cases)
  • Fast fund transfer within 2 hours to 5 working days
  • Monthly loan repayments by direct debit
  • Zero hidden fees (everyone loves honesty!)
  • Freedom to overpay or settle your loan early with no charges

The speed of the fund transfer depends on the account you nominate. If you nominate a Nationwide current account, the funds will come within 2 hours. Other kinds of Nationwide accounts will receive the funds within 1 working day. For any non-Nationwide accounts, the funds will arrive within 3 to 5 working days.

Did you know there are other options? There is a joint Personal Loan which includes a friend or family member as co-borrower. You can also top up on your existing Nationwide loan. You can get a new loan that settles your current one and provides excess funds. Or, you can take out a second loan.

Additional factors to consider when applying for a Nationwide Personal Loan:

  • Members cannot have more than 2 Nationwide loans
  • Members cannot loan more than £25,000 in total
  • Nationwide does not offer payment holidays

Lastly, Nationwide will not allow you to use their loan for:

  • Commercial or business purposes
  • Investment in any kind of property or venture
  • Mortgage deposits
  • Bridging loans

How to apply for a Nationwide personal loan?

Excited to start? We sure are! But before you click that “apply” button, make sure you fit the below requirements. Ideally, you:

  • Earn £700 monthly after taxes
  • Live and work in the UK
  • Are between 18 to 79 years of age
  • Do not live in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man
  • Are a Nationwide member
  • Haven’t missed more than 3 loan payments in the past year
  • Aren’t bankrupt

For joint Personal Loans, you and the other applicant must:

  • Live at the same address
  • Be UK residents
  • Earn a total of £700 monthly after taxes between you both
  • Be a Nationwide member (at least one of you)

Once you meet these requirements, you can proceed to submitting documents which include proof of:

  • Income
  • Identity
  • Address
  • Right to live and work in the UK

 

Nationwide personal loan calculator

Loan Amount

£20,000

Term

3 months

Nationwide

Nationwide personal loans (7,500 - 25,000)

EST Monthly Repayment
EST Monthly Repayment
2.90%
APR
EST Monthly Repayment
12 months
to 60 months
EST Monthly Repayment
£7,500
to £25,000
Paying off your debt using a Nationwide loan could give you the chance to take control of your finances.

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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.

Nationwide FAQs

Where do I apply for a Nationwide Personal Loan?

You can start applying by getting a quote on Nationwide’s website. You can also contact the Nationwide hotline (03457 30 20 10), or travel to your nearest Nationwide branch. You will need to submit documents as you apply, though. You can send these via email or post to Nationwide’s office in Northampton. (You can also submit these to your nearest Nationwide branch.)

Will my monthly payments change every year with the APR?

No. There’s the beauty of fixed APR’s: your monthly payments will never change! That’s a worry you can throw out the door like yesterday’s trash. But, do know that your payments will stay high in times of low market rates.

How do I know what APR Nationwide will grant me?

The loan amount will determine your APR. For example, the lowest APR of 2.9% applies to loan amounts between £7,500 to £25,000. Nationwide will also review your credit profile, however, which also affects the final APR.

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