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£300 Starter Loan

Borrow £300. Save £10 every month.

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A Small Loan To Help You Get Started

Need a little extra help? We’ve designed the £300 Starter Loan especially for new borrowers to access an affordable small loan when you need it, while helping you build a regular savings habit at the same time.

 

What Could You Use Your £300 For?

A small loan can make a big difference. You could use your £300 Starter Loan for:

  • Washing machine
  • Fridge or television
  • Bedroom furniture
  • Household essentials
  • An unexpected car repair
  • Moving home costs
  • Other essential expenses

The Starter Loan is designed to help people who need to borrow, who do not currently have a loan with Northern Community Bank.
Whatever you need the money for, we'll look at your circumstances and affordability to make sure the loan is right for you.

Build Savings While You Borrow

With our £300 Starter Loan, we ask you to save £10 every month while you are paying back your loan. This amount is set aside and can’t be withdrawn until your loan is fully repaid – or your savings are more than what you still owe, in which case you can take out the extra. You can also choose to save a bit more on to– maybe for Christmas, holidays or life’s little treats – but that part’s completely up to you.

 

£300 Starter Loan Features

Our £300 Starter Loan is designed for account holders who need a smaller amount of borrowing.

  • Borrow up to £300
  • 42.6% APR over 13 months
  • £10 a month saved
  • £125 p/week minimum income
  • Same day payment
  • Into your account within hours
  • No Hidden Penalties - There are no late payment charges and if you are in a great position to repay your loan faster, there'll be no early repayment penalties

Please note: We cannot lend to anyone in an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA), Debt Relief Order (DRO) or Bankruptcy, this will be checked on application.

Here’s an example of how your Starter Loan could look when repaying monthly

Table showing the summary of the Starter Loan details

Representative example: Borrow £300 over 13 months at 42.6% APR. Monthly loan repayment £30. Total loan repayment £362. Cost of credit £62. A £10 monthly savings contribution is also required.

Here’s an example of how your Starter Loan could look when repaying weekly

 

Table showing the summary of the Starter Loan details

Weekly example: Borrow £300 over 52 weeks at 42.6% APR. Weekly loan repayment £7. Total loan repayment £357. Cost of credit £57. A £3 weekly savings contribution is also required.

FREE Bereavement Fund Benefit

FREE Bereavement Fund benefit on savings and loans*, so in the event of your untimely death your loan would be paid off and an additional payment from the fund could be added to your savings balance.

*Subject to T&Cs.

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Flexible Ways to Repay

Flexible repayment management - tell us your preferred loan repayment date and we’ll schedule your loan, around you

  • Standing order
  • Benefit payments
  • Flexible payment date

Loan decisions made by real people, not computers

How to Apply

Complete our simple online loan application. There’s no need to be an existing saver. Borrow £300. Save £10 every month. Apply today, with competitive interest rates and repayments tailored just for you.

Name
I understand I am required to save alongside borrowing (£3 per week or £10 per month)
Frequency
Please make sure to include all the income you are in receipt of i.e. Wage, Child Benefit, Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, PIP, Carer's Allowance and any Child Maintenance and aim to be as accurate as possible to minimise follow-up questions, which will delay the assessment of your application.
Frequency
Frequency
Please select if you are in receipt of any of the following benefits
Do you have any other forms of credit such as; personal loans, credit cards, car finance, catalogues, buy now pay later
Please tick if you currently have more than three credit expenses
Are you aware of any circumstances that may affect your income during the term of the loan
Are you experiencing Issues managing existing debt?
Do you have any arrears?
Do you have any County Court Judgements (CCJ)?
Would you experience problems affording the repayments of this loan?
Are you in/considering a Debt Management Plan (DMP)?
Are you in/considering a Debt Relief Order (DRO)?
Are you in/considering an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA)?
Have you ever been declared Bankrupt?
Do you understand that providing false information within this loan application could be considered as fraud
Must be 9 to 30 characters long and must not contain any spaces or special characters
What would remind you of this password
The person you nominate to receive any savings held in your account and any eligible life insurance (subject to terms and conditions) in the event of your death. Please note, subsequent marriages and civil partnerships will revoke your beneficiary.
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Northern Community Bank Terms and Conditions
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What If We Can't Lend To You?

Even if we can't offer you a loan, you're still welcome to save with us. For free, confidential debt advice, you may find support through:

Citizens Advice StepChange Debt Charity

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Whether you’re ready to open an account, want to ask a question, or just learn more about how we can help, the team are ready to help

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