A secured loan of £25,000 payable over 5 years on a fixed rate of 9.50% would require 60 monthly payments of £546.03. The total amount repayable would be £32,761.80, this includes interest and a product fee of £999. The overall cost for comparison is 11.8% APRC representative.
Whether you want to consolidate existing debts, release funds for some home improvements or simply raise some cash for any other purpose, a secured loan could be the ideal solution.
We specialise in providing fast secured loans at competitive rates along with a smooth, professional and friendly service.
We are very proud to be one of the UK’s longest established specialist lenders. We have been trading since 1988 as a direct lender, not a broker so we provide our own loans directly to you. Because we are a direct lender, there are no hidden broker fees or charges and we can offer you very quick lending decisions.
We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and our team of advisors will be there to help you from the start to the finish of your application. They will work as hard as possible to complete your loan as quickly and efficiently as possible and have received excellent reviews from our many, happy customers.
We take great pride in providing you with the very best service possible. Whether you need to borrow extra money for home improvements, to consolidate existing debts or for any other reason, our team of experienced, friendly advisors are here to help you.
We won't just be there for you during your application, we are here to help you throughout the entire life of your loan. So should you ever need to borrow some additional funds, or face any challenges at all that require our assistance, simply give us a call and we will be there for you.
As a result of our commitment to providing the very highest levels of service, we have received many fantastic reviews from both new and existing, long-term customers. If you want to borrow with confidence, simply take a look at our reviews page, or take a look at the many independent reviews we have received on TrustPilot.
Secured loans are a form of lending that use a property (usually your house or apartment / flat) as security.
Using your home as security for a loan allows lenders to be more flexible about who they lend money to. This means that it is often possible for people with adverse, poor or even bad credit histories to borrow the money they require without paying the higher rates of interest sometimes associated with an unsecured loan.
In order to secure a loan, it is essential that you are a homeowner or mortgage holder with enough equity in the property to be used as security for the loan. For this reason, our loans are also often referred to as homeowner loans or second charge mortgages. Secured lending can be a great way to raise the cash you need, when you need it, without paying high interest rates.
As well as helping people with good credit, we also provide secured loans online for people with adverse, poor or even bad credit scores…
If you’re struggling to get a loan because of an adverse, poor or even bad credit rating, we may still be able to help you.
We consider applications from people with credit histories that include issues such as CCJ’s, defaults or missed payments. All applications for bad credit secured loans are considered on an individual basis so please get in touch to see if we can help you – whatever your credit circumstances, we will do our very best to help you get the secured loan you need.
Applying for a secured loan online with Central trust couldn't be simpler...
Our quick and easy online application form lets you send us all the initial information we need to begin your application. It only takes a few minutes to complete and we only need some very basic information.
We just need to know:
If you need to raise some extra money from your property without delays, you can apply online for a secured loan here...
We are here for you. We will provide the secured loan you need without delays and with a fantastic level of service.
As a direct lender with over 30 years’ experience, we know exactly what it takes to provide the very best service available…
We are one of the UK’s longest established specialist lenders trading since 1988 giving us over 30 years’ experience providing secured loans, homeowner loans and second mortgages. We provide fast loans at great rates and pride ourselves on providing a level of service second to none.
Applying for a secured loan with Central Trust couldn’t be simpler. You can call our loans team directly on 0800 980 6273 (Mon–Fri: 8:00 am–7:00 pm / Sat: 9:00 am–1:00 pm) or you can apply online at any time using our quick and easy online form.
We pride ourselves on our service! We treat every single one of our customers with courtesy and respect and if we need to contact you, we’ll always make sure it’s at a time that suits you. We will answer any questions you may have honestly and deal with any problems quickly and fairly.
The exact cost and terms of all types of loan varies from lender to lender and borrower to borrower, but in most cases it is your personal circumstances that will determine the terms of your loan. We will always offer you the best secured loan rates that we can; however the exact interest rate we will be able to offer you may vary depending on your credit score.
We will always check that the monthly repayments are affordable before finalising your loan as it is important to remember that your home may be repossessed if you fail to repay your loan; however, we will always try to help you to ensure this is the last resort.
Here are some of the factors that we will consider when we look at your loan application:
If you are thinking about taking out a secured loan, it’s really important you assess how affordable the repayments of your loan will be, as the consequences of not keeping up with your repayments can vary. We will always work with our customers to ensure that their loan repayments are affordable, however if circumstances change, we are here for you and will work to find a suitable solution.
As with any loan, it’s important to understand that falling behind on your repayments could potentially impact your credit score, and in some extreme cases, could potentially risk the ownership of / lose your home if your loan is secured against it.
Here are some of the benefits of using your home as security against a loan:
As with all loans, the exact interest rate of your secured loan will depend on your personal circumstances. Generally, the better your credit rating, the lower the interest rate. We will still do our very best to help you even if you don’t have a good credit rating, although this may result in you being offered a higher interest rate.
Secured loans use your home as security against the amount of money you require (this is also known as providing ‘collateral’). It is important to think carefully before securing debts against your home as this means that the lender would be able to take ownership of your property in exchange should you fail to repay the loan.
This allows you to access better interest rates as well as larger amounts of money (providing your property has enough equity to cover the amount that you have borrowed). Using your property as security may also allow you to borrow the money you require even if you have a less favourable credit rating. If you are unsure of your credit rating, you can carry out a free check here.
Unsecured loans (sometimes referred to as a “personal loan”) do not require any assets to be offered in exchange for the loan, so they are often considered to be a higher risk for lenders. As a result, they usually have higher interest rates, and shorter repayment periods. Additionally, you generally need to have a good credit score to be approved for one, as this provides the lender with more confidence that you will repay them.
Secured loans can be used for various different reasons. In most cases, they are used to raise funds for home improvements and to consolidate existing debts. However, they can be used for other purposes such as business investments and tax bills.
Secured loans are often a solution for borrowers looking to consolidate multiple, expensive lines of debt that they have accumulated, into one single loan. This can help borrowers understand their debt better, simplify their monthly payments and potentially reduce the interest a borrower pays.
Home improvement loans can provide borrowers with the funds they need to renovate, and improve their home, which could increase the value of their property. These home improvement projects could be to simply install a new bathroom, adding an extra bedroom or building an extension.
The amount you can borrow relies on the available equity that’s in your home. Equity is the portion of your home that you own outright free from any mortgage.
At Central Trust you can borrow as little as £3,000, up to a maximum of £250,000, with repayment terms from 3 to 25 years. It’s easy to apply, simply fill out our application form, or call the number at the top of this page.
Whilst secured loans can give individuals the funds they require, it is important to note that mortgage offers are dependent on various factors. Lenders will look at an applicant’s personal circumstances, such as their income, credit history and outgoings
The cost of secured loan depends on several factors, including:
There are a few fundamental differences between these types of loans that are important to understand, to ensure that you chose the right loan for you.
With a secured loan, your home acts as a form of security for lenders. This therefore means that lenders have the right to repossess your property to take back the money they are owed.
Whereas with an unsecured loan, the money you’ve borrowed is not secured to any form of asset. As a result, mortgage lenders tend to consider unsecured loans as higher risk than a secured loan because there is no collateral in place.
Instead, lenders will primarily rely upon the applicant’s credit rating and agreement to repay the loan.
Usually, applicants are allowed to borrow a larger sum of money with a secured loan, which has a lower interest rate in comparison to an unsecured loan.
This is because the asset used to secure the loan reduces the financial risk for lenders. Although, this is dependent on other factors related to the borrower’s personal circumstances.
With an unsecured loan the amount you can borrow is usually smaller, with a higher interest rate. This is because lenders are take a bigger risk, as an asset hasn’t been used for security.
Before agreeing to a secured loan, it’s important to find the right secured loan that meets your specific borrowing requirements. You should consider: