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Joint loans

Work together to get
where you need to be
with a joint loan

Representative 3.4% APR

Features of a joint loan

A joint loan allows you to borrow money with someone close, such as a loved one, relative or friend. If you are approved, you could use the funds for a big event, project or even a shared passion and pay off the loan as a team.

You could use a joint loan to: 

Taking out a loan with a partner could help in paying off your shared debts. You can pay off your credit cards and other personal loans by making one payment each month.*

Find out more about our debt consolidation loans here.

Something to bear in mind about joint loans

If your partner defaults on a payment or the entire loan, you will still be responsible for the full amount.

If you're approved for a joint loan, your credit files will be linked and parties may take both scores into account before approving future requests for credit.

Steps to apply for a joint loan

Start your application

Use our Quick Quote tool to see how likely you are to be accepted for a loan or go straight to 'Ready to apply'.

Get a decision

In most cases you'll know in a matter of minutes if you've been accepted.

Money in your account

If you use Digital Banking, apply and have your loan unconditionally accepted before 5.55pm Mon - Thurs, the funds will be paid into your account the next working to day.

Loan repayment terms

This is the length of time you can take a loan over, depending on the amount you're borrowing and what it will be used for.

Joint loan calculator

Is the loan for home improvements?

How much would you like to borrow?

Home improvement loans of £7,500 or more are available over an extended term of up to 10 years.
Borrowing amounts of £7,500 or more are available over an extended term of up to 8 years.

How long would you like to repay?

Representative Example

Borrowing

£7,500

Over

1 year and & 0 months

Monthly repayment

£137.55

Total repayment

£8,253.00

Representative

3.9

% APR

(Annual Percentage Rate)
Interest rate

3.9

% p.a.

(Fixed)

Find out if you're likely to be approved

Don't worry, there's no impact on your credit rating.

If you meet our eligibility criteria, we'll show you how much you may be able to borrow, your personalised interest rate and monthly payments. 

If you're approaching retirement, please call us or visit a branch rather than using this tool.

What type of borrowing is right for me?

Depending on what you need money for, a credit card or overdraft might be a better option than a loan.

Our Borrowing Options tool will help you figure out what type of lending will suit you best. 

Let's get ready to apply

Before you apply, we need to check you're happy with a few things.

First, you can apply online if you:

  • are 18+ and a UK resident with either a Royal Bank of Scotland current account (held for 3+ months), credit card or mortgage (held for 6+ months)
  • have not been declared bankrupt in the last 6 years
  • have not applied for a personal loan with us within the last 28 days

Now please read a few other important things:

Ready to apply?

Do you have Royal Bank of Scotland digital banking?
If you know your digital banking details we can pre-fill some of your info - making the application process faster and giving you more time to put your feet up.
Do you have a Royal Bank of Scotland current account?
Are you applying on your own?

Great, let's get started!

Just a heads up - you'll need your Digital Banking login details at the next step.

Great, log in to get started!

Just a heads up – you’ll need your digital banking log in details at the next step.

Fantastic, let's get started!

Let’s get you signed up for Digital Banking

You’ll need to sign up for digital banking with us in order to apply for a loan. The good news is that it normally takes only 5 minutes and all you’ll need is your sort code, account number and your Royal Bank of Scotland Debit Card, if you have one.

 

Once you’ve registered, select ‘next’ to log in and apply for a loan.

Do you have a Royal Bank of Scotland current account?
Are you applying on your own?

Fantastic, you're all set!

Just a heads up – you’ll need your digital banking log in details at the next step.

Fantastic, you're all set!

Just a heads up – you’ll need your digital banking log in details at the next step.

Fantastic, you're all set!

Just a heads up – you’ll need your digital banking log in details at the next step.

Anything else we can help you with?