Do It Yourself

Do It Yourself or DIY is now very popular in the UK. Most DIY is not overly expensive and can be financed out of monthly savings. However, an increasing number of Do It Yourself projects are large and expensive as people take on building work themselves. This may include projects such as building an extension to your home, replacing double glazing or a DIY conservatory.

The most common way to finance large Do It Yourself projects is by taking out a secured homeowner loan. This type of DIY loan is designed to provide you with the funds for any home improvements, large or small.

Secured loans are an excellent way to borrow money for Do It Yourself work if you are a homeowner and own your property outright or have a mortgage. These products allow you to borrow up to £100,000 and the debt can be repaid over 10 years or more, even if you have a history of previously missed payments. Whatever your circumstances we can find you a competitive loan.

The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the form below and one of our customer service advisers will call you back. We will search for the best loan to finance your DIY based upon your circumstances.

If you have a good credit history and need only to borrow up to £15,000 for your Do It Yourself project an unsecured loan may be a cheaper way for you to borrow money. These usually have lower typical APRs which lowers your overall costs.

The table below shows our best selling unsecured products. You can compare these loans and then apply online.

our best loans
loan provider typical APR max loan term range 1 Sterling Credit 7.6% £75,000 3-25 yrs 2 First Plus 7.9% £100,000 5-25 yrs 3 Picture 8.4% £100,000 10-25 yrs 4 Nemo 10.9% £100,000 5-25 yrs 5 Paragon 11.3% £150,000 5-25 yrs