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Borrow up to $20,000 and save with lower rates compared to payday loans. Our personal loans can also help you rebuild your credit and put you on a path to a better tomorrow, today. When banks aren’t an option, easyfinancial is here for you with personalized products and affordable payments designed to fit your needs.

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Amounts from:

$500 - $20,000

Rates starting from:

29.99%

Terms from:

9-84 months

Not sure which loan to apply for?

See all of our loans to find the one that’s right for you.

Most commonly used for:

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Bill Payments

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Debt Consolidation

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Home & Auto Repairs

How is easyfinancial Different from Payday Lenders?

Unlike payday lenders, easyfinancial allows you to borrow a fixed amount of money and repay it over a predetermined period. It comes with a fixed interest rate, ensuring that you pay back the loan in consistent installments. Our personal loans are designed with flexible payment options allow you to tailor your loan term from 9 to 240 months and enjoy fixed payment amounts that include both principal and interest. This means with each payment you make, you're getting closer to being debt-free as your principal balance decreases until the loan is fully repaid.

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Is a Payday Loan Enough?

Compared to payday loans, easyfinancial Personal loans offer higher borrowing limits, providing more significant financial resources for a variety of needs, from debt consolidation to major purchases or expenses. With loans from $500 to $20,000 easyfinancial provides access to higher amounts than payday lenders. How do you decide between taking out a payday loan or a higher-limit personal loan from easyfinancial?

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Payday Loans Aren't Flexible

With easyfinancial you can tailor your loan and if you’re able, you can pay off your loan at any time with no penalty and save the interest. Plus, you can get a 2% rate reduction with a co-applicant.

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Payday Loans Don't Build Credit History

Timely payments on easyfinancial personal loans are reported to credit bureaus, aiding in building or improving your credit history, which is a benefit not commonly associated with payday loans. To ensure your credit continues to improve it is important to make all of your payments on time.

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Payday Loans Have High Interest

Unlike the 500% APRs of Payday lenders, easyfinancial's lower APRs reduce the cost of borrowing. Personal loans typically feature APRs as much as 10 times lower compared to payday loans, making the overall borrowing cost much cheaper, especially over the full term of the loan.

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Longer Repayment Periods

The extended repayment terms of personal loans provide a more manageable schedule, reducing financial pressure by allowing for smaller, regular payments rather than the lump-sum repayment often required by payday loans. This can help people escape the cycle of payday loan debt.

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Predictable Payment Structure

The fixed payment structure of personal loans eliminates surprises during the repayment period, allowing for better budgeting and financial planning. When applying for a loan an easyfinancial loan specialist will help you find the right plan for your budget.

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Fast and Secure Access to Money

With Interac® e-Transfer, get your money within hours after getting approved. On average loan applications receive credit pre-approval within 10 minutes, and get a final lending decision within 30 minutes.

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No Collateral Requirements

Both payday loans and unsecured installment loans do not require collateral. This means valuable assets like your car are not at risk in the borrowing process, a notable advantage for those who may not have collateral to offer. However, unlike payday lenders, easyfinancial also offers services like our Loan Protection Plan to give you additional peace of mind in case of unexpected situations that can impact your ability to make loan payments.

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Consolidation of Multiple Debts

While payday loans can help with debts up to $1,500 a personal loans can be used to consolidate multiple high-interest debts into one loan with a lower interest rate and a single monthly payment, simplifying debt management and potentially reducing interest costs.

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No credit history needed

If you’re a student or new to Canada, we can help get you approved even with no credit history.

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Apply without affecting your credit score

Apply in minutes to find out how much you could qualify for. There is no commitment and it won’t affect your credit score.

Apply in 3 easy steps

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Apply on the phone, online or at one of over 350 locations nationally

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Submit your documents. Get a 2% rate reduction with a co-applicant

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Get your money

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Value-Added Services

We understand that improving your financial future includes more than just accessing the loan you need today.

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Putting Canadians on a path to a better financial future

When banks aren’t an option, we can help you get approved for the loan you need today.

350+

locations in

Canada

823K

customers

served

92%

satisfaction

rate

60%

of customers improve

their credit score

1in3

customers graduate to

prime rates

Putting Canadians on a path to a better financial future

When banks aren’t an option, we can help you get approved for the loan you need today.

350+

locations in

Canada

823K

customers

served

92%

satisfaction

rate

60%

of customers improve

their credit score

1in3

customers graduate to

prime rates

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Have questions? We can help.

What can I use a Personal Loan for?

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A Personal Loan can be used to consolidate your debt, pay off bills or cover unexpected expenses. Typical uses of a Personal Loan would include paying for things like car repairs, home renovations, travel, weddings, or other life events.

What are the interest rates at easyfinancial?

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Our interest rates range from 9.99% – 46.96%. The interest rate varies based on your loan type, loan size, length of term, and our assessment of your credit profile.

What is the difference between a Personal Loan and a Home Equity Loan?

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A Personal Loan allows you to access funds without having to provide any collateral to secure the loan against. easyfinancial Personal Loans have rates starting at 29.99% and loan amounts up to $20,000 with no fees or pre-payment penalties. A Home Equity Loan requires you to secure your loan with collateral such as a home. By securing your loan, you can access higher loan amounts up to $100,000 and lower rates as low as 9.99%.

What documents are needed to get an approval for a Personal Loan?

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We require the following documents: 1. Two most recent pay stubs 2. Last 90 days of banking information 3. 1 recent bill addressed to your current home 4. A piece of non-expired government photo ID

Are there any upfront fees associated with a Personal Loan application?

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There are no upfront fees to apply for a Personal Loan.