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Car Loans

Hit the road with a car loan

Representative 3.4% APR

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Taking out a Ednites Credit Union car loan

If you're thinking about a new or used car, a loan could help you spread the cost of your purchase.

We'll take your circumstances and loan amount in to account to offer a personalised car loan rate.

It's easy to apply online. You can get a quote at the start of your application and then decide if you want to take out a loan or not.

You could get your loan funds on the same day if you apply online, are unconditionally accepted and sign your loan documents before 5.45 pm Mon – Fri. Sometimes we need to contact you for more information, so it can take a little longer.

Borrowing terms for a car loan

This is the length of time over which your car loan agreement is in place. Our minimum and maximum terms for certain loan amounts are shown below.

Car loan calculator

Home improvement loans are available over an extended term, up to 10 years.

How much would you like to borrow?

Representative 50  APR

The Representative APR changes based on the amount you borrow. You can borrow more than £7,500 over a period of up to 8 years.

Representative 50  APR

The Representative APR changes based on the amount you borrow.

How long would you like to repay?

20 Months

Representative Example

Borrowing

£7,500

Over

0 months

Monthly repayment

£137.55

Total repayment

£8,253.00

Representative

3.9

% APR

(Annual Percentage Rate)
Interest rate

3.9

% p.a.

(Fixed)

The rate you pay depends on your circumstances and loan amount and may differ from the Representative APR. We will never offer you a rate exceeding 29.9% p.a. (fixed), regardless of loan size. This means you're not guaranteed to get the rate you see in the calculator.

Things to consider before buying a car

Think about all the costs involved with your car

It’s easy to focus on the car price, but you might also want to set aside some of your loan to get your car ready for the road. Keep in mind:

  • The costs of any repairs that might be needed
  • The car running costs such as breakdown cover or MOT.
  • The costs of paperwork like car insurance or registration.

For more information read our guide to buying a car.

Take a break, with a loan repayment holiday

When you apply for a loan, based on your circumstances, we might give you the option to defer your first repayment. 

  • It's only available at the start of your loan term
  • You can defer your first loan repayment for a three month period
  • If this option is available, we'll show the details of your repayment holiday at the quote stage of your application

Car loan benefits and features

Benefits

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Get a quote with no impact on your credit score

If you have a Ednites Credit Union current account, in most cases we'll confirm the loan amount and your rate at the start of your application with no impact on your credit score. Nice and handy.

You could get your loan on the same day

If you apply online, are unconditionally accepted and sign your loan documents before 5.45pm Mon – Fri (excludes Bank Holidays). Sometimes we need to contact you for more information, so it can take a little longer.

You could repay your loan early, if you want

If you find you have a bit more money in your account you might decide to repay your loan early. It's important to remember that you will pay an early repayment charge.

Features

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Manage your loan in the mobile app

Change your payment date

You can request to change the date you pay your loan Direct Debit.

Tools to help you

Find out if you're likely to be approved

You can find out how likely you are to be approved for a personal loan at the start of your loan application.

We'll show you how much you may be able to borrow, your personalised interest rate and monthly payments.

Great news, there's no impact on your credit score.

Is a personal loan best for you? Let us help

There are lots of choices when it comes to borrowing money.

You can use our borrowing options tool to help you figure out what type of lending will best suit your needs. 

Let's get ready to apply

Before you apply, we need to check you're happy with a few things.

First, you can apply online if you:

  • are 18+ and a resident with a Ednites Credit Union current account (held for 3+ months).
  • have not been declared bankrupt in the last 6 years
  • have not applied for a personal loan with us within the last 28 days

Now please read a few other important things:

How your information might be used

It's important for you to understand how we use and share your information. Please read this short summary before you continue with your application. 

Ready to apply?

Do you haveEdnites Credit Unioning?
If you know your online banking details we can pre-fill some of your info - making the application process faster.
Are you applying on your own?

Great, let's get started

Great, let's get started!

You're about to start your application so just a heads up:

  • to apply for a joint loan both applicants must:
    - be 18+ and a resident
    - have not applied for a loan in the last 28 days or been declared bankrupt in the last 6 years                                                                          and either:                                                                                                             -  both hold a sole Ednites Credit Union current account (held for 3+ months)        

            or                                                                                                                                         - share a joint Ednites Credit Union  current account (held for 3+ months)

  • we'll run a full credit check to tell you if you're accepted for a joint loan
  • you'll need your Online Banking log in details handy

Let’s get you signed up for Online Banking

You’ll need to sign up for online banking with us in order to apply for a loan. The good news is that it normally takes only 5 minutes and all you’ll need is your sort code, account number and your Ednites Credit Union Debit Card, if you have one.

 

Once you’ve registered, select ‘next’ to log in and apply for a loan.

Are you applying on your own?

Fantastic, you're all set!

Just a heads up - You will need your online banking details to log in and apply.

Great, let's get started!

You're about to start your application so just a heads up:

  • to apply for a joint loan both applicants must:
    - be 18+ and a resident
    - have not applied for a loan in the last 28 days or been declared bankrupt in the last 6 years                                                                          and either:                                                                                                             -  both hold a sole Ednites Credit Union current account (held for 3+ months)        

            or                                                                                                                                         - share a joint Ednites Credit Union  current account (held for 3+ months)

  • we'll run a full credit check to tell you if you're accepted for a joint loan
  • you'll need your Online Banking log in details handy

Something else we can help you with?