Are you looking to borrow £5,000?
Perhaps you’re saving for a wedding, looking to finance a new car or wanting to consolidate your debts.
Whatever your reason for borrowing, we have everything you need to borrow with confidence in our complete £5,000 loan guide.
Where can I get a £5,000 loan?
One of the most common ways to borrow large sums of money is through a personal loan. This involves receiving the funds from a lender, who you then repay in regular instalments until the debt, plus any interest, is cleared.
Personal loans come in many shapes and sizes, which can make it difficult to know which route might be best for you. At Aro, we make it easy to navigate, by assessing your needs and circumstances against a wide range of lenders, to identify the options that would be most suitable for you.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible to borrow £5,000, you will need to meet the lender’s eligibility criteria. The full set of criteria will vary between providers, but the most common factors typically include:
- Your credit history or credit score.
- Your income.
- Your debt to income ratio (the amount that you already pay towards debts).
- Loan purpose (such as debt consolidation, or buying a new car).
If you want to check whether you are eligible to borrow, you can use our free eligibility checker tool to review your details and browse suitable loan products from our lenders.
Can I borrow £5,000 with a bad credit score?
Your credit score is a figure, based on your credit report, which summarises your history of borrowing. This allows lenders to evaluate whether they are happy to loan the amount requested in your loan application.
If your credit score is low, it could mean that you have previously missed repayments for personal loans or other forms of borrowing. Alternatively, you might have a limited history of borrowing. While this isn’t a bad thing, it also doesn’t help to prove to the lender that you are reliable enough to be loaned larger amounts. In either case, a low credit score might limit the amount a lender is willing to part with, particularly with higher sums like £5,000.
On the other hand, a high credit score is a clear indication that you are a trusted borrower. It will generally mean that you have a documented history of reliable borrowing and repayment on-schedule. Lenders prefer these cases, and they will be more comfortable loaning out higher amounts.
If your credit report is currently in something of a rough patch, there’s no need to worry. Many lenders will still be willing to loan £5,000 with bad credit, however, they might apply a higher interest rate or offer a lower amount.
Our personal loan eligibility checker uses a “soft search”, meaning you can browse suitable loan options based on your credit history, without impacting your credit score.
Can I apply to borrow £5,000 online?
Our tools and services make it easy to instantly apply to borrow money online.
To get started, simply head over to our eligibility checker and enter a few basic details. The tool will then run a soft search on your credit report and use this to suggest appropriate lenders for your needs and circumstances.
You can browse these and decide which feels most suitable, then select it and make an application.
Upon applying to borrow £5,000, the lender will usually run a “hard” credit check on your credit report and assess your application against their eligibility criteria. It’s important to note that this hard credit check will appear on your credit report, so you should take time to assess the options and choose a lender.
If the lender approves your application, they will then follow-up with an agreement for the personal loan that you will need to review, to check you are happy with the terms.
This will typically include information like:
- The loan amount.
- The repayment term.
- Any additional fees or charges that you will need to be aware of.
- The total amount expected to be paid at the end of the repayment term.
If you have read through in detail and are happy with the terms, you can then accept the agreement and you will be sent the requested funds.
Will I receive my loan on the same day?
Once approved, personal loans are typically processed very quickly.
This means that you will often receive your money on the same day that you accept the agreement. Once it’s in your account, the £5,000 loan is yours to use freely as you intended.
Can I afford to borrow £5,000?
When a lender approves your loan application and presents you with an agreement, it will include a repayment plan, with amounts they will expect you to repay over a set schedule.
It is important to pay close attention to this and check that you will be able to afford the repayments for the agreement’s full term. Missing a payment can have a negative impact on your credit score, so you should only agree to the loan if you are sure you can repay it.
If other debts are making you concerned about your ability to repay on-time, then you might want to consider looking into a debt consolidation loan. This will combine multiple debts into one, with a single, more manageable monthly repayment.
What can I use my £5,000 loan for?
There are many ways you might want to spend £5,000.
Whether investing in your home, getting on top of your finances or funding a major life event, you can browse loans designed for common borrowing reasons below:
How do I repay the money I’ve borrowed?
Once you have accepted the 5,000 pound loan and the funds have been paid into your account, you will be required to make the agreed monthly repayments.
It might be helpful to set-up an automated bank transfer or standing order shortly after your payday, to ensure that you make the repayments on-time. This can help to avoid accidentally forgetting a deadline, or finding out that you don’t have enough money left in your account to make the payment.
Once you have repaid the debt in full, along with any interest and additional charges or fees, you should contact your provider to confirm that your account has been closed.
Check your eligibility and start comparing £5,000 loans
Are you ready to borrow £5,000? Head over to our eligibility checker to see how much you’re able to borrow and find the right loan for your needs.
Learn how much you can borrow
Do you have a different amount in mind than the one above? Check out our Loan Amount Guides series below.
| Loans up to £1,000 | £1,000-£9,999 Loans | £10,000 Loans+ |
|---|---|---|
| £100 Loans | £1,000 Loans | £10,000 Loans |
| £200 Loans | £1,500 Loans | £20,000 Loans |
| £300 Loans | £2,000 Loans | £50,000 Loans |
| £400 Loans | £3,000 Loans | £100,000 Loans |
| £500 Loans | £5,000 Loans | |
| £600 Loans |
