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Can I apply for a JN Bank UK unsecured personal loan for debt consolidation?

To apply for a loan with JN Bank UK you must:

  • Be a homeowner with or without a mortgage
  • Not have an existing JN Bank UK loan
  • Be over the age of 21
  • Have been a UK resident for 3 years or more
  • Have no active or pending CCJs, bankruptcies or IVAs
  • Be employed, self-employed, or retired with a minimum monthly income of £1,000 after tax
  • Have a UK mobile phone number and a valid email address
  • Have a UK bank account with a direct debit facility
Apply for a JN Bank UK unsecured personal loan

Applying for and accepting an unsecured personal loan is a serious commitment and not one to be taken in a rush or without planning. You can be committed to paying a loan for up to 5 years with JN Bank UK, so doing your research and making the right decision is very important.

Why take out a loan for debt consolidation?

A debt consolidation loan is used to merge various existing debts into one loan. This is then paid back in regular repayments to one lender. You may take out this type of loan to simplify your debts and find a lower interest rate and repayment amount.

A debt consolidation loan could help you get back in control if you are worried about your debts. This can be a step toward reducing how much you repay each month, and simplifying your debt.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a debt consolidation loan?

Benefits

  • You can get a better handle on paying many debts, by using your debt consolidation loan to simplify your debts
  • Get a clearer picture of what you are paying each month, to who, and your repayment end date
  • You may be able to secure a lower interest rate than when you were paying debts to various lenders

Drawbacks

  • You may end up making your repayments for longer as by taking a debt consolidation loan, you will begin a new repayment period
  • You may be required to have a certain credit score to apply for a debt consolidation loan. This could be difficult if your credit score has already been affected in the past
  • Your interest rate on the debt consolidation loan could be higher than what you paid before

Will taking out a loan for debt consolidation negatively affect my credit score?

You may notice an impact on your credit score as applying for a loan will involve a hard search. This will appear on your credit file. If you make your repayment instalments on time, you could start to see an improvement in your credit score over the course of the loan.

Why choose JN Bank UK for your unsecured personal debt consolidation loan?

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Three steps to a JN Bank UK unsecured personal debt consolidation loan

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Sometimes, we may need you to upload documents such as payslips and bank statements

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If approved, digitally sign your agreement and receive your money within 5 working days

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To apply for a loan for debt consolidation with JN Bank UK you must:

  • Not have an existing JN Bank UK loan
  • Be a homeowner with or without a mortgage
  • Be over the age of 21
  • Have been a UK resident for more than 3 years
  • Have no active or pending CCJs, bankruptcies or IVAs
  • Be employed, self-employed, or retired with a minimum monthly income of £1,000 after tax
  • Have a UK mobile phone number and a valid email address
  • Have a UK bank account with a direct debit facility

You can't use your loan to:

  • Buy shares/stocks
  • Make a deposit for a house
  • Pay a tax bill
  • Gamble

If your loan application for debt consolidation has been accepted, you will be asked to read and accept our terms and conditions, and other contractual documents before you accept the quote.   

If your loan application for debt consolidation has been referred, we will let you know if we need to check anything else regarding your application. This may require documentation to be provided to help verify some of your details. These documents are known as JN Bank UK acceptable forms of identification and are used to confirm your identity, home address, income, bank account, or your affordability. This protects you from criminals who might try to use your identity without you knowing.

If you are asked to provide this documentation, please make sure that:

  • The name and address detailed on your identification is the same as the name and address you provided us during your application
  • Your proof of address is dated within the last three months
  • Your proof of bank account shows name, sort code, and account number

There are a few things you should consider before applying. You need to consider the repayment terms, length, and repayment amount. You should compare lenders, look at reviews, and consider other options before applying.

A loan for debt consolidation loan is an option, but it is not the only option available.

Apply for a JN Bank UK debt consolidation loan today!

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Helpful Guides

How do credit scores work?

Credit scores play a key role when applying for a personal loan or a mortgage for your house. Read our guide to find out how credit scores work.

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How to manage debt?

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Need more help regarding loans?

You can contact our lending team at underwriting@jnbank.co.uk

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