Compare personal loans in Winnipeg

You can apply for secured or unsecured loans in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with either fixed or variable rates. Learn more about where to shop for personal loans, how much they cost and what you need to qualify. Use this post to compare lenders and apply for the best loan for your personal situation.

Compare personal loans in Winnipeg, Manitoba

What are the interest rates of personal loans in Winnipeg?

You can expect to pay between 6.99% and 46.96% for personal loans in Winnipeg.

Factors that affect personal loan rates in Winnipeg

The personal loan rates you get will depend on your credit score, collateral and other factors.

• Credit score. You’ll get lower interest rates if you have a high credit score. Your rates will be higher if you have fair or poor credit.
• Collateral. You’ll pay lower rates for your loan if you secure it with an asset. Your rates will usually be higher with an unsecured loan.
• Loan amount and term. You may pay higher rates with a shorter loan term or a smaller amount (to make it worthwhile for the lender). You’ll often pay lower rates with longer terms and higher amounts.

Types of personal loan rates you can get

Fixed rate personal loans

Fixed rate peresonal loans come with a fixed interest rate and a predictable monthly payment so you can budget ahead.

Variable rate personal loan

Variable rate personal loans come with a fluctuating interest rate that’s based on the Bank of Canada’s prime rate. Your monthly payment will generally stay the same, but the amount you pay towards your principal versus interest will fluctuate.

Types of personal loans you can get in Winnipeg

Unsecured personal loan

Unsecured personal loans are issued based on how good your credit score is, but your credit score will suffer if you default. You won’t need collateral to secure your loan, and you can borrow anywhere from $500 to $50,000 depending on your personal finances. Expect to pay higher interest rates for unsecured loans than you do with secured loans.

Secured personal loan

Secured personal loans let you borrow money by using an asset such as your home or investments as collateral. You may be able to borrow as much as the equity in your asset is worth, at lower interest rates than you’d pay with an unsecured loan. Just remember that your asset can be repossessed by your lender if you default.

Types of personal loan providers in Winnipeg

Shop with banks, credit unions, P2P lenders, online lenders and online brokers to find the best personal loans in Winnipeg:

	Banks and credit unions	P2P lenders	Online lenders	Online brokers
How it works	Borrow from trusted financial institutions (usually in person)	Connect with and borrow anonymously from Canadians online	Shop online and borrow funds completely virtually	Compare lenders with a broker to find the best rates
Credit score minimum	Good to excellent	Fair to excellent	Poor to excellent	Poor to excellent
Interest rates	Competitive	Competitive	Usually higher	Not applicable
Turnaround time	Slow, 1 to 3 weeks	Fast if you have a strong financial profile, 2 days to 2 weeks	Fast, 1 to 2 business days	Fast, pre-approval within 5 minutes
Application	Online and in person, more paperwork than alternative lenders	Online, less paperwork than banks	Online, less paperwork than banks	Online, no paperwork required

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Do you qualify for personal loans in Winnipeg?

Eligibility criteria

Most personal loans in Winnipeg will require you to meet the following criteria:

• Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident who is at least 18 years old
• Have a valid address, be employed and have a steady income
• Meet credit score and income requirements as outlined by your lender
• Not have a recent bankruptcy or consumer proposal on your credit report

Required documents

To apply for personal loans in Winnipeg, you may need to supply the following documents:

• Identity documents. Personal identification such as your passport or driver’s licence.
• Proof of income. Pay stubs, employment records, tax records, proof of government benefits (such as EI) or other documents.
• Debt-to-asset ratio. Lists of assets and debts to make sure you can qualify for funding.
• Credit score. Consent for your lender to run a credit check.

Am I eligible for a personal loan?

How to pick the best personal loan for you

Think about the following factors when you compare personal loans in Winnipeg:

• Interest rates. Compare at least 3–4 lenders to find the lowest rates possible. Secure your loan with an asset or get a cosigner to lock in the best rates. Compare personal loan rates in Canada.
• Loan amounts. Many lenders offer amounts up to $50,000. Figure out how much you need to borrow and find a lender willing to give you that amount for the lowest cost.
• Turnaround time. Banks, credit unions and P2P lenders may take a few days to a few weeks. Most online lenders can get you money in under 48 hours. If speed is critical to you, learn more about emergency loans.
• Loan term. Loan terms often range from 3 – 60 months. Aim for the shortest term you can afford to keep your interest costs low.
• Fees. Some lenders charge origination fees, late fees and early repayment fees on your loan. Read the fine print to make sure you don’t end up with hidden charges. Learn more about personal loan costs.
• Company reputation. Look for a lender with a solid reputation for customer service. Check online reviews on sites like Google, Trustpilot and the Better Business Bureau.

Personal loans in Winnipeg if you prefer to visit a branch

Lender	Loan amount	Loan term	APR	Location in Winnipeg
Assiniboine Credit Union	Not disclosed	12 - 60 months	From 9%	12+ locations
Steinbach Credit Union	From $5,000	Undisclosed	From 8.2%	5 locations
AAR Financial	$1,000 – $50,000	24 - 120 months	14.90% - 46.70%	3 locations
Fairstone	$5,000 – $60,000	36 - 120 months	19.99% - 25.99%	5 locations
easyfinancial	$$500 – $100,000	9 - 120 months	9.99% - 46.96%	6 locations
Money Mart	$500 – $15,000	6 - 84 months	29.90% - 46.90%	12+ locations

Can you get bad credit personal loans with guaranteed approval in Winnipeg?

It’s not possible to get guaranteed approval for bad credit personal loans in Winnipeg. Some lenders offer no credit check loans, but you may need to meet other criteria. If a lender is promising guaranteed approval, you should be suspicious. It could be a loan scam, or they may want to charge you exorbitant rates.

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What can you use a personal loan for?

Most lenders won’t specify how you can use the money you borrow. These are some of the most common expenses covered by personal loans in Winnipeg:

• Everyday expenses. Use your loan to cover your everyday expenses or check out a revolving line of credit if you need regular access to a steady pool of funds.
• Large one-off purchases. Get fast cash to pay for a large one-off purchase such as a new vehicle, mattress or mobile phone.
• Life event. Get an infusion of cash to pay for a wedding, anniversary, milestone birthday or funeral expenses.
• Home improvement. Use your loan to pay for renovations to your property if you want to increase the resale value of your home.
• Post-secondary education. Lock in a personal loan to cover the costs of your schooling if you can’t take out government student loans.
• Debt consolidation. Use your loan to consolidate all of your outstanding debts into one easy monthly payment. Your lender will usually require you to use funds expressly for this purpose, so these loans can be less flexible. Compare debt consolidation loans in Winnipeg.

Frequently asked questions

• What documents do you need to provide to get a personal loan in Winnipeg?

  You'll usually need some form of government-issued ID, proof of income such as pay stubs or bank statements and proof of employment, which often comes as a letter from your employer indicating how long you've held your job and specifying that you're still employed with the company. You'll also usually need your Social Insurance Number to submit to a credit check.

• Can you get a personal loan in Winnipeg with no credit check?

  You usually won't be able to get personal loans in Winnipeg with no credit check, unless you secure your loan or apply for a very small amount (under $500). Even then, it's very rare that you won't be required to undergo a soft credit check. You should also be wary of lenders that offer no credit checks as they may be running a loan scam.

• How do you get a Winnipeg loan with bad credit?

  To apply for bad credit loans in Winnipeg, you can secure your loan with an asset or apply with a cosigner to improve your chances of getting approved. If you can wait on funds, you may want to focus on increasing your credit score before you apply to qualify for better rates.