Can my loan repayments be made from a different bank account? 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.
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.
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.
Can you send me a reminder before my monthly repayment is due? Yes, so that we can keep you updated on when your payments will be taken throughout your loan term, we email or text all of our customers three days before their repayment is due. If you want to change the way you get your payment reminders, you can update your preferences on the Account page when you’re logged in. If you’ve not selected your communication preferences, we’ll send you the reminders by text. If you’re not receiving these reminders, get in touch with us.
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.
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.
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.
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. You won’t be able to change your repayment date within the first 12 months of your loan.
Can I pay more than my monthly repayment amount? You can make overpayments anytime during your loan term by following these simple steps. Once you've made your payment, your account will be updated within a few days. The good news is that at LiveLend we don't charge you for making overpayments, or for repaying your loan early. So you save interest and pay your loan off quicker.
What happens if I want to make an overpayment on my loan? You can make overpayments, to reduce the interest you pay on your loan by following these simple steps. Once you've made your payment, your account will be updated within a few days. The good news is that at LiveLend we don't charge you for making overpayments, or for repaying your loan early. So you save interest and pay your loan off quicker.