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• What is a £250 loan?
• What can I use a £250 loan for?
• Am I eligible to borrow £250?
• Can I apply for a £250 loan with bad credit?
• Can I get a £250 loan with no credit checks?
• How can I apply for a £250 loan?
• How do I get a £250 loan from a direct lender?
• Can I borrow a £250 loan over 6 months?
• Is a £250 loan repaid in regular instalments?
• Why ThisLender?
• Where do I go for help if I’m in financial difficulty?

Picture this, you receive an unexpected bill through the door, but you’re still a few days away from payday — you’ve asked friends and family for cash, but they can’t help you out. Where do you turn? These are the situations a £250 loan was made for.

These loans are designed for plugging short-term financial gaps, so whether that’s from an unexpected bill or your car needs emergency repairs, you can apply for a loan today. To make it easier, you can use a broker like us to help you find a suitable lender for your needs in minutes.

What is a £250 loan?

A £250 loan is a loan for the amount of £250, which can be handy to cover expenses you hadn’t prepared for. A short-term loan like this is usually repaid to the lender, with interest, either in a lump sum or monthly instalments, within three to 36 months.

These short-term loans are specifically designed to help you access cash quickly to tide you over until payday.

What can I use a £250 loan for?

You can use a £250 loan for anything you like, it’s your money to spend, but they’re most commonly used to bridge any financial gaps from unexpected bills or emergency events. For example, you might need a new set of car tyres or have to pay a bill quickly.

Use your £250 loan for:

• Healthcare and medical bills
• Unexpected car repairs
• Boiler repairs and other emergency home maintenance
• Purchasing home appliances or paying vet bills

Am I eligible to borrow £250?

Most lenders have similar criteria when it comes to applying for a £250 loan. If you’re over 18, a UK resident, and you have a regular income, lenders will usually consider your application.

To be eligible to apply for £250, you must meet the following criteria:

• You’re over 18
• You’re a UK resident with a permanent address
• You’re employed and have a regular income
• Have a UK bank account with a debit card
• Your wages are paid into your UK bank account
• You are NOT currently bankrupt

Providing your meet this — you can apply today. Remember, all lender criteria can differ slightly, so you’re best checking directly with each lender to understand their eligibility criteria.

Can I apply for a £250 loan with bad credit?

You can still apply for a 250 pound loan with bad credit — the lenders we work with will consider all types of credit histories, so don’t let that put you off applying. We can help you find a short term loan for bad credit.

Can I get a £250 loan with no credit checks?

No, all lenders will carry out a credit check before lending you money. This is so they understand the person they’re lending to, helping them decide whether they should lend to you or not.

ThisLender will not carry out a credit check when you apply. However, the lenders will complete a soft credit check when assessing your eligibility for a loan, and if you accept the offer, they’ll then carry out a hard credit check. A hard credit search can negatively impact your credit score.

How can I apply for a £250 loan?

Applying for a 250 pound loan is quick and easy. Simply fill in our short quote form, tell us how much you’d like to borrow, over how many months and the reason for your loan, and we’ll match you with a lender in minutes.

Once we have found a suitable lender, you will be presented with a loan offer, and you can choose to proceed with the application or decline — the ball’s in your court, and you’re under no obligation to accept any quote.

How do I get a £250 loan from a direct lender?

You can apply directly through your chosen lender’s website if you don’t want to use a free broker like us. But understand that by not comparing other direct lender loans, you might be missing out on a more affordable deal.

Save time and unlock the cash you need quickly by using our online loan matching service today — get your free quote.

Can I borrow a £250 loan over 6 months?

Yes, you can borrow £250 over any period between three months and 36 months; how long your repayment period is will depend on your financial situation and also which lender you choose. Each lender has different lending requirements.

Is a £250 loan repaid in regular instalments?

Yes, all short-term loans are usually repaid in regular, usually monthly, instalments. These monthly repayments will be pre-agreed between you and the lender, so make sure you can realistically afford these repayments before signing on the dotted line. Alternatively, you may have the option to repay your loan in a lump sum without incurring any fees.

Most lenders will expect a short-term loan to be repaid within 12 months, but some lenders accept payment within 36 months. Check with your lender to clarify, and always read the loan terms and conditions carefully, so you know what to expect.

Why ThisLender?

Searching for finance is tiring; you have to jump from one lender to another to compare loan deals. That’s where we can help you — we do all the heavy lifting for you. Simply fill in our short quote form, and our loan matching services compares lenders in minutes and matches you with the right lender for your needs.

You want to find a lender you can trust, and we only work alongside trustworthy UK lenders. Our comparison service is 100% free for you to use, and you are under no obligation to accept any quote our lenders send your way.

• We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
• Our loan matching service is free for you to use
• Access any amount from £50 to £5,000^†
• Get your quote in minutes

Where do I go for help if I’m in financial difficulty?

If you are having financial difficulties or need to speak to someone regarding your financial situation before applying for a loan you can get free and confidential advice from MoneyHelper (formerly The Money Advice Service), National Debtline or debt charity StepChange.