When you apply for a loan through Letterkenny Credit Union, you can be assured of an open-minded, honest and transparent process. We will always give you a fair hearing. Our loan officers take the time to understand the wide-ranging reasons behind each and every loan application, and will do their utmost to approve the loan.
Loan terms and conditions are straightforward, and will never have any hidden fees or administration charges. Our Officers will work with the potential borrower to ensure loan repayments are structured in a way that best suit their circumstances.
Fair loan interest rates
Credit union loan interest rates are fair – and they are also capped by law. The maximum credit unions can charge on loans is 12.68% APR – and in reality LKCU’s loan interest rates are much lower than this. Our standard loan rate is 8.2% APR and our secured loan is 5%APR.
In comparison to credit card interest rates (between 13% and 24%) and those of licensed moneylenders (as high as 288% including collection charge) credit union loans are much more affordable.
Loan flexibility
With a loan from LKCU, you have the flexibility to either repay the loan ahead of time, or restructure your repayments if you find you can no longer afford them. There are never any financial penalties or hidden costs for doing this. Our credit union loan officers understand that financial circumstances can change, and will work with the borrower to adapt repayments if needs be, to better suit their individual situation.
The human way to get a loan
A loan from LKCU is the human way to get a loan. What does this mean in practice? Our loan officers will always give the borrower a fair hearing. They are open to all of the myriad reasons behind loan applications. Our officers will do everything they can to grant the borrower the loan, taking into careful consideration their individual circumstances and their ability to repay.
We constantly go above and beyond for their members. In fact, Irish credit unions hold a world record for customer experience! They have been ranked the number one organisations for customer experience in the national CX Insights study for four consecutive years. This has not been achieved by any other organisation in the world.
Straightforward and transparent loans
We will never carry any hidden fees, nor will there ever be any administration charges added to the cost of your loan. The final cost of credit which the borrower agrees to will always be the final cost, unless the borrower themselves opts to change the terms of their loan. The T&Cs attached to credit union loans are always very straightforward, and our loan officers are always more than happy to go through all the small print with the borrower and explain any financial terms they might be unsure of.
Online loan enquiry
Letterkenny credit union has an online loan enquiry option on our website. This shows the potential borrower at a glance the cost of credit and APR rate. In addition, there is also an option to send a loan request directly to our credit union, where will then contact you to discuss the next step in the loan process and talk you through your options. All without leaving the comfort of your home!
Ethical lending
We are ethical lenders. We do not exist to make profits or to exploit those who are in need of financial assistance. Those who borrow from LKCU are known as members, and it is the members who own the credit union. Key to the lending decision made by LKCU is the ability a member has to repay the loan; assessing their income and outgoings to determine what will best suit their circumstances. LKCU will never suggest that a member take on a loan that will result in unnecessary debt or financial stress.
Whatever your reasons for needing a loan; home improvements or home loans, a new car, a dream wedding, the holiday of a lifetime, kitting the kids out for school, dental work or maybe expanding your business, Letterkenny credit unions is open to it all!
Find out more about the great range of loans offered by Letterkenny Credit Union.
