Top direct lenders in the UK

A list of popular direct lenders providing personal loans to UK borrowers.

Direct personal loan lenders Personal loans
Direct payday/short-term loan lenders Short-term loans

Warning: Late repayment can cause you serious money problems. For help, go to moneyhelper.org.uk.

Please note: High-cost short-term credit is unsuitable for sustained borrowing over long periods and would be expensive as a means of longer-term borrowing.

We compare loans from

Drafty Line of Credit
QuidMarket Short Term Loan
The Money Platform Short Term Loan
Moneyboat Short Term Loan
Lending Stream Instalment Loan

What is a direct lender?

A direct lender is a lender who lends their own money and cuts out the middle person. This means a direct lender can instantly make all of their loan decisions, so applying for a loan can be quicker.

Click on a lender to learn more about the services it provides.

Direct personal loan lenders

A list of direct lenders known for their personal loans.

Direct payday/short-term loan lenders

A list of direct lenders known for their payday/short-term loans.

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