Starter Loan
First time loan?
Never borrowed before? No problem. Apply for a Starter loan and borrow up to £1,000 at 42.6% APR.
Loan application process
Step
1
Become a Member
Complete our membership form - join Cambrian Savings and loans
Step
2
Calculate your loan
Choose the amount you want to borrow and how long to pay it back. (Up to £1,000 over 24 months)
Step
3
Apply for loan online
Provide your photo ID and proof of address documents to complete the application.
Step
4
Sit back and relax!
We Usually process applications within 3 working days, as long as we receive the relevant documents.
Loan calculator
Apply for a loan today with interest rates that suit you!
Maximum Loan Term :
42.6%
42.6%
42.6%
This calculator is for illustrative purposes only, to give you, the borrower, an overview of the potential cost of borrowing. The Credit Union, or any of its staff, cannot be held responsible for any errors. Please note that this calculator only provides an indicative quote and actual repayments may vary.
The benefits of borrowing from Cambrian CU
Borrow up to £15,000
Easy application online or in branch
No early repayment fees or penalties and no hidden fees
Repayments are flexible and tailored to suit the individual’s needs
Interest is charged only on the outstanding reducing balance
We usually process applications within 3 working days, as long as we receive the relevant documents
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Representative example
For your convenience, below is an illustrative example of the costs associated with a loan of a specific amount.
Loan amount
£500
Interest rate - APR
42.6%
Loan term
12 months
Total interest
£103
Monthly repayment
£50
Total cost of credit
£603
The requirements of a Starter Loan
- Become a member at Cambrian CU
- Apply Online
- Photo ID -Driving Licence or Passport
- Up to three months Proof of Address such as Tenancy agreement, utility bill or Council tax bill.
- Up to three months bank statements depending on value applied for
- Up to three months’ pay slips depending on value applied for
- Benefit notification may be required
- Additional information may also be requested if partners income added or loan purpose.
Loans FAQs
Have a question? Check below to see if it is answered in our Frequently Answered Questions.
You can apply to borrow as much or as little as you need. Our maximum unsecured loan is £15,000. All loan decisions are based on your income, expenditure and your ability to repay.
You can become a membership and apply for a loan at the same time. Cambrian Credit Union does not currently require a member to save before they apply for a loan.
We Usually process applications within 3 working days, as long as we receive the relevant uploaded documents.
To apply for a loan we require:
Up to date photo ID
- Passport
- Driving License
Proof of address
- Benefit letter
- Tenancy agreement,
- Utility bill
- Council tax bill.
3 months proof of address are required for your application.
If you don’t have photo id don’t worry, we may require additional proof of address information.
Yes, you can repay your loan in full at any time without penalty. You can also make additional deposits to reduce the value of your outstanding loan at any time – again without penalty.
Every member of Cambrian Credit Union must keep £5 in their share account at all times. – annual membership fee of £3 taken on the anniversary of joining the credit union.
