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The Cooperative Bank Loan Overview

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Are you looking to fund a major expense or start a home renovation? The Cooperative Bank can help you with that. This broker partners with Freedom Finance to help you find the most suitable lender and loan offers. Use our Cooperative Bank personal loans calculator to compare with other offers.

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.

About Cooperative Bank

The Cooperative Bank is a Manchester commercial bank and among the biggest lenders in the UK. They offer loans, credit cards, and insurance products, which you can access through their web and mobile apps.

You can open current and fixed-rate accounts in The Cooperative. One of the most accessible current accounts is called Cashminder, which you can get if you don’t meet all the qualifications needed to create a standard current account.

The Cooperative also practices ethical banking, in which they avoid investing in companies that participate in animal testing, genetic engineering, sweatshop labour, arms trade, and fossil fuel extraction.

Cooperative Bank loan features

  • 5.9% to 39.9% APR
  • £1,000 to £25,000 loan funds
  • 1 to 7-year term
  • Fixed rates and terms
  • Charges early repayment fees
  • No payment holidays

How to apply for Cooperative Bank loans

Since The Cooperative Bank acts as a broker and not a lender, your application checks might depend on your chosen lender. For example, some might carry out a full credit check to determine your affordability.

You’re eligible for a loan if you:

  • Live permanently in the UK
  • Are 18 years old or above
  • Earn more than £10,000 every year

How to apply for Cooperative Bank loans online

To start applying for loans, you must first get an online quotation with Freedom Finance. Since this is a soft credit check, this won’t affect your credit score.

  • To get a quotation from Freedom Finance, confirm that you’re a UK resident, older than 18 years old, and earn more than £10,000 every year to proceed. The application page requires you to tick those three checkboxes to confirm.
  • Once you confirm your eligibility, you’ll be taken to the Freedom Finance website.
  • You will then have to provide your desired loan terms, income details, personal information, and address.
  • After submitting your details, Freedom Finance will display offers.
  • Next, your chosen lender will run checks on you. They will then inform you if you’re approved for a loan or not.

 

Cooperative Bank loan calculator

Loan Amount

£20,000

Term

3 months

The Cooperative Bank

The Cooperative Bank personal loans

EST Monthly Repayment
EST Monthly Repayment
15.10%
APR
EST Monthly Repayment
12 months
to 84 months
EST Monthly Repayment
£1,000
to £25,000
We've worked with Freedom Finance to carefully select a panel of lenders with competitive rate loans.

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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.

Cooperative Bank loans FAQ

What will happen if I can’t pay?

Since they don’t offer loan holidays, you must inform them ahead if you have trouble repaying. Call 0800 028 8696 on Monday to Friday 8 AM to 8 OM and Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM.

What if I don’t get an offer?

You can review your application again to see if you missed entering a detail. If you believe you got everything right, you may try applying again after a month.

How does Freedom Finance check if I’m eligible for an offer?

They use the information you’ve entered in the application form. They might have also used the information supplied by Equifax or Experian Ltd. To view your Statutory Credit Report, you can register online on Equifax or Experian Ltd.

Will I get the advertised rate?

Not always. The offered rate will depend on the lender.

What else can I get besides a loan?

The Cooperative Bank also offers overdrafts and credit cards. You can apply for their credit cards online. As for overdrafts, you can apply for one if you have an existing current account.

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