Instant Guarantor Loans
Guarantor Loans UK
We’ve all encountered problems with our personal finances at one time or another, and a few bad decisions in our past shouldn’t prevent us from having a bright, prosperous future.
Whether you’re looking to consolidate your existing debt into a more manageable sum, or you need a quick injection of cash to replace a broken fridge or washing machine, our lenders’ flexible guarantor loans may be the best, most effective solution.
What Is an Instant Guarantor Loan?
An instant guarantor loan is an unsecured loan that relies on a ‘guarantor’ – usually a close friend or family member – to co-sign your credit agreement, effectively guaranteeing your repayments. It’s a great way to secure financial assistance if you don’t have the best credit history, and with Now Loans you’ll get a loan with a dedicated, professional service that emphasises on quality and choice.
- You can borrow as little as £500, or as much as £15,000.
- You’ll have the option to pay off your loan early, reducing your overall costs.
- And, because quick guarantor loans place much less emphasis on your personal credit score, you have a far better chance of being accepted.
If you have bad credit history and you’ve been refused loans or credit cards in the past, our lenders’ cheap, flexible, fast guarantor loans might just be the answer to your financial worries.
Borrow up to £15,000- Quick and easy application process
Homeowners and non-homeowners welcome
Repay early to reduce costs
Flexible repayment terms
100% free, with no obligation
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Representative example. Borrow £3,000 with repayments scheduled over 36 months each totalling £162.34 at a fixed interest rate of 45.10%. Total interest payable at £2,844.30, meaning the total repayable after 36 months is £5,844.30.
Representative APR 50.0% fixed. This example is for illustration purposes only. The rate and/or term you are offered is dependent on your individual circumstances.
Representative example. Borrow £3,000 with repayments scheduled over 36 months each totalling £144.16 at a fixed interest rate of 34.05%. Total interest payable at £2,189.60 meaning the total repayable after 36 months is £5,189.60.
Representative APR 39.9% fixed. This example is for illustration purposes only. The rate and/or term you are offered is dependent on your individual circumstances.
Who Can Be a Guarantor for a Loan?
To apply for a loan, the first thing you need to do is find yourself a suitable guarantor. Above all, it should be someone you trust, such as a friend, family member or a close work colleague. It’s important to remember that if you fail to meet the repayments on your loan, your guarantor will have to step in and settle any outstanding balance. So choose wisely. Whoever you pick should have absolute faith in your ability to meet your financial commitments, as well as a thorough understanding of their own personal obligations. And, if the unthinkable happens and you default on your agreement, your guarantor needs to have the capacity to honour any unpaid debts. Here are a few other key points to consider before you apply:
- Your guarantor can’t be connected to you financially, so that will usually preclude your partner or spouse.
- They must be aged between 21 and 75.
- They don’t need to be a homeowner, but it’s essential they have a good credit rating.
- They must be a UK resident with a UK bank account and debit card.
- They can be employed, self-employed or retired, but they must have a regular income of at least £400 a month.
Our select panel of lenders is dedicated to providing cheap, high-quality loans for people across the UK, so, if you’re looking for a quick decision on instant guarantor loans, look no further. You can check your eligibility with just a few clicks of the mouse, our online application process is safe and secure, and you could have the money in your account within 24 hours. So, if you’re interested in getting a fast loan with a low APR, why not make an enquiry today?
How Do Guarantor Loans Work?
If you have a less than perfect credit history, instant guarantor loans can be a smart, practical way to manage your finances. And, because lenders assess your guarantor’s credit score along with your own, you may find you get a cheaper, more flexible deal compared with other financial products on the market.
But there are some things you need to consider before making a decision. For one, guaranteeing a loan can be a risky business, so it’s essential whoever you choose understands exactly what’s involved. The loan will be in your name, but, if you fail in your commitments, the burden of responsibility will land squarely at the feet of your guarantor. If they happen to be a close friend or family member, this may have wider implications for your personal life.
What Happens if Guarantor Loans Are Not Paid?
Missing the odd payment isn’t the end of the world, and most lenders will give you ample opportunity to catch up, but, if the worst happens and you find you’re unable to meet the monthly repayments on your loan, any outstanding balance will have to be settled by your guarantor. This is usually a last resort, and, with their strict affordability checks, our select panel of lenders will always do their utmost to ensure you’re able to honour any loan agreement you take out. But life can be unpredictable, and, in the event of an unforeseen redundancy or a change in your personal circumstances, your guarantor will be expected to step in and make the payments on your behalf.
How Long Does It Take to Get My Guarantor Loan?
At Now Loans, we deliver a fair, impartial service for all of our customers, and applying for one of our lenders’ instant guarantor loans couldn’t be easier. You can check your eligibility by answering just a few simple questions, you could get a decision in principle within minutes.
There’s no obligation, our service is completely free of charge, and our straightforward step-by-step process is safe and secure. If you’re approved for a loan, you and your guarantor will have to undergo one or two further checks before everything is finalised, but, if all goes well, you could have the cash in your bank within 24 hours.
So what are you waiting for? A brighter, happier future could be just a few clicks away!
Guarantors FAQ's
A Guarantor Loan is a form of borrowing that allow individuals with poorer credit scores to access lending. A trusted friend or family member steps in to co-sign a credit agreement and guarantee the loan repayments, in the event that the main applicant can’t repay.
A loan Guarantor is typically a financially independent family member or personal friend of an individual applying to borrow money. The Guarantor cosigns a loan agreement, along with the main applicant (the borrower). If you agree to be a Guarantor for a loan, it means that you agree to take responsibility for repaying the loan if the borrower fails to keep to the repayment terms agreed with the lender. If the borrower maintains the monthly repayment and pays the loan on time, you won’t be required do or repay anything.
If an individual is seeking a Guarantor loan, it means that they are likely to have a poorer credit rating, have no credit history or that their income does not meet affordability checks for the sum they want to borrow. Being a Guarantor means that if the borrower cannot meet the agreed monthly loan repayments, then the Guarantor is required to step in to meet the monthly repayment obligations instead.
It’s important that if you co-sign a credit agreement and agree to guarantee a loan, that you trust the person you are being a Guarantor for. It’s also recommended that you understand their financial situation, are comfortable that they will meet their repayments and know that if they can’t, you will be required to meet the monthly installments instead.
If you’re having cold feet about being a Guarantor, you can change your mind at any point, up until when the credit agreement has been signed by all parties. This is when it becomes legal and binding. Once the loan has been signed, you won’t be able to remove yourself as loan Guarantor until the loan is repaid in full. If the borrower fails to meet their monthly repayments under the loan terms once the credit agreement has been signed, you will be liable for the repayments on the loan and any other charges until loan has been paid off.
Being a Guarantor should not affect your credit rating, as long as the monthly repayments are made in full and on-time either 1) by the main borrower, or 2) by you if they cannot repay at any point throughout the loan term. However, should the loan fall into arrears or default during the term, this information will be added to your credit report, and may negatively impact your credit worthiness and ability to access credit in the future.
It’s highly unlikely that an individual would be approved to be Guarantor on multiple loans. Lenders carry out credit and affordability checks before approving Guarantor loans to ensure both the main applicant and Guarantor can afford the monthly repayments and to ensure that the Guarantor is not overextending their finances.
Once you’ve agreed to be a loan Guarantor for a friend or family member, the application process is quick and easy. Both Guarantor and the main applicant begin by completing a short online application and signing an agreement allowing us to search for a lender. Our network of trusted lenders will review the application details and let us know if the application meets their lending criteria. Once approved, the final credit agreement will be shared for signing and the loan funds will be paid into the borrowers account.
Borrowers FAQs
Having a Guarantor on your loan gives you a better chance to be approved for a loan and provides you and the lender a safety net if you cannot repay at any point during the loan term. A Guarantor loan is a good way to borrow at an affordable rate, whilst improving your credit rating in the process by paying on time and in full, each month. You do not need to have a guarantor if you have poor credit, however it may open up better rates and terms than a Bad Credit Loan.
With a guarantor, you can borrow a minimum of £500 and a maximum of £15,000 from Now Loans, as long as the loan is affordable and you meet the individual lender’s borrowing criteria.
We require your loan Guarantor to be a UK resident who is not connected to you financially. This means that anyone you share an address or joint account with cannot be your Guarantor. See our quick check list:
A loan Guarantor is usually a:
- Friend or family member
- Financially independent from you
- With a good credit rating
- Aged between 21 and 75
- Live and work in the UK, with a UK debit card.
Many people struggle to ask family members or personal friends to guarantee their loan, as they’re embarrassed to talk about their finances. However, there are lots of reasons why people use Guarantor loans, and they’re likely to be more common than you think. Some reasons people need a Guarantor include: lack of credit history, a distressed credit score. We encourage you to be open and honest with a potential Guarantor about your reasons for needing their help. Lots of parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends stand as Guarantor every year to help their friends and family members achieve big life goals like owning a car, improving their home and much more. If you can’t find a Guarantor, talk to a Debt charity like Stepchange or the Citizen’s Advice Bureau about how to improve your financial circumstances.
The lenders in our network all have different criteria for repaying a loan earlier. If you’re in a position to pay off quicker than you thought, contact them directly for a settlement figure.
If you are struggling to meet your repayments on time, get in touch with your lender directly and explain the situation. Most have policies and procedures in place to help you get your repayments back on track. If you cannot pay, the lender will reach out to your Guarantor to meet the monthly repayment obligations until you are either able to take over repayments again, or until the existing balance is repaid in full and the loan term is complete.