Who is LiveLend owned by? LiveLend is part of Chetwood Financial Limited, company number 09964966, which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority, under registration number 740551. Authorisation can be checked on the Financial Services Register at www.fca.org.uk. Chetwood was set up in March 2016 by financial services experts and technologists. We're focused on improving lives by using technology to create innovative, low cost products. Find out more about Chetwood.
What are the features of your loan? We've designed our loans alongside our customers and, as a result, we’ve developed a truly fair and flexible loan.
We won't charge you any additional fees. Ever. Not to open your loan, to service it or to close it early. We won’t even charge you if you miss a loan repayment.
We'll always give you an instant decision, and we’ll do it in a way that doesn’t impact your credit score, so that you can get your quote and shop around for the best rate.
We won’t ask you for information that we don't need and with a simple, online application it should only take five minutes to complete. Not only will we give you a decision in two minutes, we’ll also transfer your funds immediately so your money is in your account in under four hours.
Since the 29th November 2018, we only offer the Reward Loan.
Our loans are 25.7% APR Representative.
What type of loans do you offer? At LiveLend, we’ll simply offer the best loan we can. Our loans are online personal loans from £1,000 to £12,000. This can be for any purpose, although we don’t provide loans for investments or for the purchase of residential property. We also don't offer loans to businesses.
We provide LiveLend loans through popular comparison websites, such as ClearScore , MoneySupermarket .com and Experian .
To check your eligibility with no impact on your credit score, simply head over to your preferred application partner. There you’ll see all of the loans from across the market that you’re eligible for and that are best suited to your personal needs. You might not see LiveLend in your results, that just means there are other loans better suited to your personal circumstances.
How do I complain? If you have a complaint we want to hear it, so please get in touch. We’ll review your feedback and come back to you as soon as possible.
If you’re not satisfied with our response to your complaint, you can refer your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). Please note that the FOS won’t look at your complaint until it has been raised with LiveLend and we’ve been given a reasonable time to respond.
What fees do you charge? We won't charge you any additional fees. Ever. Not to open your loan, to service it or to close it early. We won’t even charge you if you miss a loan repayment. The only interest you pay is the loan APR on the amount you borrow.
Our loans are 25.7% APR Representative.
How are you regulated? LiveLend is part of Chetwood Financial Limited, company number 09964966, which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority, under registration number 740551. We’re also registered with the Information Commissioner's Office under registration ZA218401 and we’re a member of CIFAS, the UK's leading fraud prevention service.
How long has LiveLend been trading? LiveLend is part of Chetwood Financial Limited, company number 09964966, which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority, under registration number 740551. Authorisation can be checked on the Financial Services Register at www.fca.org.uk. Chetwood was set up in March 2016 by financial services experts and technologists. We are focused on improving lives by using technology to create innovative, low cost products.
What interest rates do you offer on your loans? Our loan APRs (Annual Percentage Rates) start at 10.9% to 39.9%.
Representative Example: 25.7% APR Representative based on a loan of £5,000, repayable over 42 months at an interest of 25.7% pa (fixed). Monthly repayment of £174.65. Total amount payable £7,335.28. Our representative APR applies to loans from £1,000 to £12,000, for terms of 12-60 months.
How do I request my data? If you want to request a Data Subject Access Request you can do that through our online form here.
Where can I find your full terms and conditions? Your personal loan terms and conditions will be provided online, and by email, after you’ve got a quote. Here is a list of other useful documents:
Privacy Policy
Terms of use
Cookies Policy
Complaints Policy
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Is LiveLend still offering loans to new or existing customer? Our quick and simple loans have all been snapped up, so we're no longer accepting applications.
How do I find out my credit score? There are three Credit Reference Agencies (CRAs) in the UK - Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. All three are dedicated to collecting information on your financial behaviour and how it has impacted your score. CRAs must share your credit report with you if you request it. It’s good practice to look at all of your credit scores on a regular basis so you can keep an eye on any changes. They all have different scores but this is completely normal. You can get to know your credit score better with free credit reports at ClearScore, Intuit Credit Karma and Experian.
Will you be doing a credit check on me? At LiveLend we only use soft searches, also known as quotation searches, to work out whether you’re approved for our loans. Soft searches are different from credit application searches, which happen when you actually apply for a product. Too many credit application searches in a short space of time can damage your credit score. A soft search, on the other hand, will let you know whether you’re eligible for the loan before you apply. That means we’re taking the guesswork out of applying for credit and protecting your score. You can get your quote by using our loan calculator and clicking 'Get my quote'. If you decide to take a LiveLend loan we’ll conduct a full search and update the Credit Reference Agencies that you've taken a loan with us.
Why have you declined my application? We understand that our decision may be a disappointment, so let us explain how we’ve reached it. As a responsible lender, we always review all the information available to us. That way, we can make a fair decision. The only information we use is what you told us in your application, information we might already know about you and information provided by Credit Reference Agencies. When reviewing information we promise to only use soft searches, so there’s no impact on your credit rating. We consider several factors including:
What fraud prevention agencies do you use? We have systems that protect our customers and ourselves against fraud and other crime. We will share your personal information from your application with fraud prevention agencies. If you provide false or inaccurate information and fraud is identified, details of this fraud will be passed to these agencies. Law enforcement agencies may access and use this information. We and other organisations may also access and use this information to prevent fraud and money laundering, for example, when: At LiveLend we use the following fraud prevention agencies:
Why is the rate you have offered me different to the advertised rate? We have to use representative rates on our website to comply with regulation, but we know that these rates can be confusing. So, when we give you your quote, we’ll also give you your real rate. We do this in just two minutes, and without any impact to your credit report, so that you know exactly how much your loan will cost. This real rate is a rate individual to you, worked out based on the information you provide us with as part of your application, any information we might already know about you, and the information provided to us by our Credit Reference Agency.
How do I change my bank details for payments? If you’d like to change the bank account your monthly repayments are taken from, follow the steps below. First, check we can verify your new details online: If you prefer, you can use the Current Account Switch Service which will automatically transfer your Direct Debit across. Learn more about the Current Account Switch Service. The bank account must be: Changing your bank details won't automatically update your Direct Debit. If you need to change your Direct Debit, get in touch with us. As a responsible lender, it’s important that we can verify your new details. If we can’t, you won’t be able to use a different bank account and we’ll continue to take your loan repayments from the bank account we verified when you took out the loan with us. If you’ll struggle to make your repayments from this account, get in touch with us so we can help.
How do I improve my credit score? There are three Credit Reference Agencies (CRAs) in the UK - Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. They all have different scores but this is completely normal. All three are dedicated to collecting information on your financial behaviour and how it has impacted your score. Learn more about the Reward Loan.
It’s good practice to look at all of your credit scores on a regular basis so you can keep an eye on any changes. You can get to know your credit score better with free credit reports using the links below:
How do I withdraw from my loan agreement? If you decide to cancel your loan within 14 days, starting the day after you have signed the agreement, you can withdraw from your agreement online by following these steps: You'll then be asked to confirm whether or not you wish to continue withdrawing from your loan agreement.
If you do, you're obliged to settle your loan balance within 30 days, from the day after you give us notice. If you don't settle, you're liable for the full balance of your loan, plus interest. This can't be reversed.
I’ve been affected by Coronavirus, how can you help? If you’ve been impacted during this difficult time, don’t worry - we’re here to help.
We have a number of different options we can offer that can help make things more manageable such as a temporary reduced payment plan.
If you’d like to discuss the solutions we can offer you whilst things get back on track, get in touch with us now.
During this time, we’re prioritising those who need urgent support with their next repayment, so please bear with us whilst we manage these queries first and get back to you as soon as possible.
There’s also lots of free and independent advice available to help you manage other areas of your finances. You can take advantage of this support by clicking the links below
Money Advice Services’ Money Navigator Tool
FCA guidance
StepChange
Citizens Advice
MoneySavingExpert
I already have a loan with you, can I borrow more? Our customers aren't able to borrow more on top of their existing loan. If you need some extra support with your loan repayments or would like to chat to us about your loan in general, get in touch with us so we can help.
How do I find out how much I have left to pay on my loan? Viewing your loan information couldn’t be easier. Simply log in to your account and select Overview. Your current balance is shown at the top of the page.
If you're thinking about closing your loan early, it’s important that you get a quote first so that we can calculate the total settlement amount required to fully close your loan. Find out more about closing your loan early .
Are my details stored safely? Your details are held on our secure systems and we'll only discuss your account with you or a party who you nominate, once you've completed our security checks.
LiveLend is part of Chetwood Financial Limited, company number 09964966, which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority, under registration number 740551.
We’re also registered with the Information Commissioner's Office under registration ZA218401 and we’re a member of CIFAS, the UK's leading fraud prevention service.
Why is my Reward Loan score different than my other credit score I can see? We review your eligibility for a reward based on a credit score provided by Equifax. This score is called a ‘management score’. It’s different from the score you’ll see on your credit reports which show you how likely you are to get accepted for credit. It’s shared with us from Equifax so that we can measure your score movement over time. We compare this score against a score taken directly from Equifax on the day that you apply for our loan.
We review your eligibility for a reward every three months and for every 25 points that your credit score increases, we'll automatically reduce your loan rate by 2%, as long as you're up to date with your repayments.
What is the Reward Loan and how does it work? The LiveLend Reward Loan is a loan that rewards you for improvements in your credit score. When your credit score goes up, the interest rate you’ll be charged will go down.
We'll look at your credit score every three months and if your credit score has gone up by 25 points, we'll automatically reduce your loan rate. Don't worry, this check won't affect your credit score. For every 25 points that your credit score increases, we'll reduce your loan rate by 2%, as long as you're up to date with your repayments.
We'll reduce your loan rate straight away and reduce your monthly repayments, so your loan will cost you less! Your loan rate can reduce to 9.9%. We'll never put your rate back up, even if your score gets worse.
The credit score we use to review your eligibility for rewards is taken directly from Equifax on the day that you apply for our loan. We’ll always use this score for your Reward Loan.
The Reward Loan is available exclusively through popular comparison websites such as ClearScore, MoneySuperMarket.com and Experian.
To check your eligibility with no impact on your credit score, simply head over to your preferred financial services comparison provider. There you’ll see all of the loans from across the market that you’re eligible for and that are best suited to your personal needs.
Our loan APRs (Annual Percentage Rates) start at 10.9% to 39.9%.
Representative Example: 25.7% APR Representative based on a loan of £5,000, repayable over 42 months at an interest of 25.7% pa (fixed). Monthly repayment of £174.65. Total amount payable £7,335.28. Our representative APR applies to loans from £1,000 to £12,000, for terms of 12-60 months.
Our loans are 25.7% APR Representative.
Can I earn more than one reward every 3 months, on my Reward Loan? Yes, we don't limit the number of rewards you can get at each review period. So, if your credit score increases by 100 points, we'll reduce your loan rate by 8%. You can continue to earn rewards every three months, as long as you're up to date with repayments, if your score has increased by 25 points or more.
Your loan rate can reduce all the way down to 9.9% so if your loan rate is 9.9%, you won’t be able to earn a reward.
Our loan APRs (Annual Percentage Rates) start at 10.9% to 39.9%.
Representative Example: 25.7% APR Representative based on a loan of £5,000, repayable over 42 months at an interest of 25.7% pa (fixed). Monthly repayment of £174.65. Total amount payable £7,335.28. Our representative APR applies to loans from £1,000 to £12,000, for terms of 12-60 months.
How do I change my repayment date for my loan? We recommend you pick a date close to the day you get paid as most of our customers find this easier to manage.
What happens if I want to close my loan early? If you’re thinking about closing your loan early, it’s important that you get an early settlement quote first. You can get a quote by: You’ll be given a quote which includes your latest balance, plus any daily interest due to be applied. There are no fees to close your loan early, and closing your loan early will reduce the amount of interest you pay. Your early settlement quote will be valid for 30 days. If you get a quote to settle your loan, and your next repayment is due within the next three working days, we won’t be able to cancel your Direct Debit in time. So, if you were to settle your loan you’d effectively overpay your account. Don’t worry - we’ll refund any overpayments within 10 days. If you’d prefer this not to happen, we recommend waiting until 10 days after your next repayment due date to allow for this payment to clear before requesting your early settlement quote.
I want to change the amount I repay monthly as I can’t afford it anymore, what do I do? If you’re struggling to make your next repayment, or have already missed a repayment, don’t panic. At LiveLend, we won’t charge you for missing a repayment. However, missing a repayment will result in you paying additional interest on your loan, and could have a negative impact on your credit score.
We can work with you to make sure this doesn’t happen so if you feel you’d benefit from additional support, we’ll give you a call to understand your situation and help you find a solution that’s right for you. Get in touch with us and we’ll help you get things back on track.
When will my first payment be taken? When you apply for your loan, you can choose the date you’d like your payments to be taken from your account. We recommend you pick a date close to the day you get paid as most of our customers find this easier to manage. Depending what date you pick, your loan repayments may start the following month.
If you’ve taken a loan and forgotten what date you selected, you can log in and click Overview. Your repayment date and history will be available at the bottom of the page under Your Payments. You can also find these details in your loan documents in Messages.
How do I set up a new Direct Debit? To set your Direct Debit back up, please follow the steps below: It’s important that you have a Direct Debit set up to help you make your monthly repayments on time.
Can I decide what date of the month the payments leave my account? When you apply for your loan, you can choose the date you'd like your payments to be taken from your account. We recommend you pick a date close to the day you get paid as most of our customers find this easier to manage. Depending what date you pick, your loan might start the following month.
I'm struggling to make my repayments, what do I do? If you’re struggling to make your next repayment, or have already missed a repayment, don’t panic. It's important that you get in touch with us straight away so that we can help.
We'll work with you to understand your situation and offer solutions such as a temporary reduced payment plan.
I have missed a payment, what do I do? If you’ve missed a payment by accident, please log in to your account, click on Manage and make a payment for your repayment amount by debit card.
If you’re struggling to make your next repayment, or have already missed a repayment, don’t panic. Get in touch with us so that we can help you.
What happens if I miss a payment? At LiveLend we won't charge you a fee. Ever. Not even if you miss a loan repayment. However, missing a repayment will result in you paying additional interest on your loan, and will have a negative impact on your credit score.
Alternatively, if you're struggling to make your full repayment, please get in touch with us so we can help you.
How can I find out how many loan repayments I have left to make? To view your loan information, simply log in to your account and select Overview. Your 'Remaining term' is shown as well as your 'Loan to be settled' date. Your repayment amount and date are shown at the bottom of the page under the Payments section.