Personal & Consumer Loans

Compare 56 personal loan and auto finance products from Nordic & Baltic banks and insurance companies.

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56 products found

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OP

OP

Cooperative
FI flagFI

OP Auto Finance

🚗 Auto Loan

4.99%

APR from

up to 12.99%

Loan Range

€3K – €100K

Term

1 yr – 7 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €189/mo · Total: €11,320

at the lowest advertised rate, 4.99%, fees excluded

New & used vehicles
Electric car bonus rate
Flexible terms
Collateral required
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
LH

LHV

Bank
EE flagEE

Personal Loan

👤 Personal Loan
LIVE RATE

5.90%

APR from

up to 27.90%

Loan Range

€300 – €20K

Term

6 mo – 7 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €193/mo · Total: €11,572

at the lowest advertised rate, 5.90%, fees excluded

Estonian bank
Mobile-first
Flexible terms
Apply Now →
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LÄ

LähiTapiola

Insurance
FI flagFI

Auto Finance

🚗 Auto Loan

5.99%

APR from

up to 14.99%

Loan Range

€5K – €80K

Term

1 yr – 6 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €193/mo · Total: €11,597

at the lowest advertised rate, 5.99%, fees excluded

Car insurance bundle discount
New & used cars
Flexible terms
Collateral required
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
GJ

Gjensidige

Insurance
NO flagNO

Car Financing

🚗 Auto Loan

5.99%

APR from

up to 13.99%

Loan Range

kr.50K – kr.1.0M

Term

1 yr – 7 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = NOK 193/mo · Total: NOK 11,597

at the lowest advertised rate, 5.99%, fees excluded

Auto insurance bundle
Electric vehicle rates
New & used cars
Collateral required
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
NO

Nordea

Bank
SE flagSE

Privatlån

👤 Personal Loan

6.49%

APR from

up to 17.99%

Loan Range

kr.10K – kr.600K

Term

1 yr – 10 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = SEK 196/mo · Total: SEK 11,737

at the lowest advertised rate, 6.49%, fees excluded

BankID application
Same-day decision
No fees
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
Editor's pick
OP

OP

Cooperative
FI flagFI

OP Consumer Credit

👤 Personal Loan

6.50%

APR from

up to 17.90%

Loan Range

€2K – €70K

Term

1 yr – 10 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €196/mo · Total: €11,740

at the lowest advertised rate, 6.50%, fees excluded

OP bonus
Owner-customer benefits
Mobile banking
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
Editor's pick
CI

Citadele

Bank
LV flagLV

Personal Loan

👤 Personal Loan
LIVE RATE

6.50%

APR from

up to 28.90%

Loan Range

€300 – €20K

Term

6 mo – 8 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €196/mo · Total: €11,740

at the lowest advertised rate, 6.50%, fees excluded

Baltic coverage
Fast processing
Digital-first
CI

Citadele

Bank
EE flagEE

Consumer Loan

👤 Personal Loan
LIVE RATE

6.50%

APR from

Loan Range

€1K – €25K

Term

6 mo – 7 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €196/mo · Total: €11,740

at the lowest advertised rate, 6.50%, fees excluded

Fixed rate option
Apply online or via app
Baltic banking group
Apply Now →
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CI

Citadele

Bank
EE flagEE

Car Loan

🚗 Auto Loan
LIVE RATE

6.50%

APR from

Loan Range

€1K – €25K

Term

6 mo – 7 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €196/mo · Total: €11,740

at the lowest advertised rate, 6.50%, fees excluded

No CASCO or valuation required
Up to 7 years
Apply via app
Apply Now →
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DN

DNB

Bank
NO flagNO

Consumer Loan

👤 Personal Loan

6.90%

APR from

up to 18.90%

Loan Range

kr.10K – kr.600K

Term

1 yr – 10 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = NOK 198/mo · Total: NOK 11,852

at the lowest advertised rate, 6.90%, fees excluded

Instant digital approval
Vipps integration
No security required
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
Editor's pick
LÄ

Länsförsäkringar

Insurance
SE flagSE

Privatlån

👤 Personal Loan

6.90%

APR from

up to 16.90%

Loan Range

kr.10K – kr.350K

Term

1 yr – 8 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = SEK 198/mo · Total: SEK 11,852

at the lowest advertised rate, 6.90%, fees excluded

Insurance bundling discount
Local company
Customer-owned
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
CO

Coop Pank

Bank
EE flagEE

Car Loan

🚗 Auto Loan
LIVE RATE

6.90%

APR from

Loan Range

€300 – €25K

Term

6 mo – 10 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €198/mo · Total: €11,852

at the lowest advertised rate, 6.90%, fees excluded

Fixed repayments — no Euribor exposure
Optional loan insurance
New and used cars
Apply Now →
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BI

Bigbank

Bank
EE flagEE

Auto Loan

🚗 Auto Loan
LIVE RATE

6.90%

APR from

up to 19.90%

Loan Range

€1K – €50K

Term

1 yr – 7 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €198/mo · Total: €11,852

at the lowest advertised rate, 6.90%, fees excluded

New & used vehicles
No down payment
No CASCO requirement
Collateral required
Editor's pick
BA

Bank Norwegian

Bank
NO flagNO

Consumer Loan

👤 Personal Loan

6.90%

APR from

up to 21.90%

Loan Range

kr.10K – kr.500K

Term

1 yr – 5 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = NOK 198/mo · Total: NOK 11,852

at the lowest advertised rate, 6.90%, fees excluded

100% digital bank
No fees
Instant credit decision
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank 100% Online
Editor's pick
DA

Danske Bank

Bank
DK flagDK

FlexLoan Personal

👤 Personal Loan

6.99%

APR from

up to 18.49%

Loan Range

kr.15K – kr.600K

Term

1 yr – 12 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = DKK 198/mo · Total: DKK 11,878

at the lowest advertised rate, 6.99%, fees excluded

No early repayment fee
Digital management
24h approval
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
SB

SBAB

Government
SE flagSE

Privatlån

👤 Personal Loan

6.99%

APR from

up to 17.90%

Loan Range

kr.10K – kr.500K

Term

1 yr – 8 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = SEK 198/mo · Total: SEK 11,878

at the lowest advertised rate, 6.99%, fees excluded

State-owned stability
BankID application
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
Editor's pick
SE

SEB

Bank
SE flagSE

Privatlån

👤 Personal Loan

7.00%

APR from

up to 19.99%

Loan Range

kr.10K – kr.500K

Term

1 yr – 10 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = SEK 198/mo · Total: SEK 11,881

at the lowest advertised rate, 7.00%, fees excluded

BankID
Mobile app management
Payment holiday options
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
NO

Nordea

Bank
FI flagFI

Personal Loan

👤 Personal Loan

7.25%

APR from

up to 19.50%

Loan Range

€1K – €50K

Term

6 mo – 10 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €199/mo · Total: €11,952

at the lowest advertised rate, 7.25%, fees excluded

Online approval
No origination fee
Flexible payment
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
AL

AL Bank

Bank
DK flagDK

AL Forbrugslån

👤 Personal Loan

7.50%

APR from

up to 18.90%

Loan Range

kr.10K – kr.400K

Term

1 yr – 10 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = DKK 200/mo · Total: DKK 12,023

at the lowest advertised rate, 7.50%, fees excluded

Workers union partner rates
Fair and transparent
No hidden fees
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
MA

Mandatum

Insurance
FI flagFI

Life Insurance Credit

👤 Personal Loan

7.50%

APR from

up to 18.50%

Loan Range

€2K – €40K

Term

1 yr – 7 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €200/mo · Total: €12,023

at the lowest advertised rate, 7.50%, fees excluded

Life policy collateral option
Customer rate
Flexible schedule
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
HA

Handelsbanken

Bank
SE flagSE

Privatlån

👤 Personal Loan

7.50%

APR from

up to 18.50%

Loan Range

kr.20K – kr.400K

Term

1 yr – 8 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = SEK 200/mo · Total: SEK 12,023

at the lowest advertised rate, 7.50%, fees excluded

Branch-based service
Relationship banking
No application fee
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
Editor's pick
NO

Nordea

Bank
DK flagDK

Personal Loan

👤 Personal Loan

7.90%

APR from

up to 19.90%

Loan Range

kr.20K – kr.500K

Term

1 yr – 10 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = DKK 202/mo · Total: DKK 12,137

at the lowest advertised rate, 7.90%, fees excluded

Online application
Fast approval
Flexible repayment
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
CO

Coop Pank

Bank
EE flagEE

Small Loan

👤 Personal Loan
LIVE RATE

7.90%

APR from

Loan Range

€300 – €25K

Term

6 mo – 10 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €202/mo · Total: €12,137

at the lowest advertised rate, 7.90%, fees excluded

Fixed repayments — no Euribor exposure
Optional loan insurance
Fully digital application
Apply Now →
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BI

Bigbank

Bank
EE flagEE

Personal Loan

👤 Personal Loan
LIVE RATE

7.90%

APR from

up to 29.90%

Loan Range

€500 – €15K

Term

6 mo – 8 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €202/mo · Total: €12,137

at the lowest advertised rate, 7.90%, fees excluded

No collateral
Online application
SW

Swedbank

Bank
LV flagLV

Consumer Credit

👤 Personal Loan
LIVE RATE

7.90%

APR from

Loan Range

€300 – €20K

Term

6 mo – 10 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €202/mo · Total: €12,137

at the lowest advertised rate, 7.90%, fees excluded

Rate fixed for the whole term
Apply in internet bank
Representative APR 9.24%
AK

Aktia

Bank
FI flagFI

Personal Loan

👤 Personal Loan

7.90%

APR from

up to 20.90%

Loan Range

€2K – €50K

Term

1 yr – 8 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €202/mo · Total: €12,137

at the lowest advertised rate, 7.90%, fees excluded

Finnish savings bank heritage
Personalised service
Nordic values
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
KO

Komplett Bank

Bank
NO flagNO

Forbrukslån

👤 Personal Loan

7.90%

APR from

up to 22.90%

Loan Range

kr.10K – kr.500K

Term

1 yr – 5 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = NOK 202/mo · Total: NOK 12,137

at the lowest advertised rate, 7.90%, fees excluded

Digital bank
No monthly fee
Flexible repayment
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank 100% Online
SP

SpareBank 1

Cooperative
NO flagNO

Forbrukslån

👤 Personal Loan

7.99%

APR from

up to 21.90%

Loan Range

kr.10K – kr.500K

Term

1 yr – 8 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = NOK 203/mo · Total: NOK 12,163

at the lowest advertised rate, 7.99%, fees excluded

Local bank expertise
Savings bank values
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
PF

PFA

Insurance
DK flagDK

PFA Member Loan

👤 Personal Loan

8.00%

APR from

up to 16.00%

Loan Range

kr.20K – kr.300K

Term

1 yr – 8 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = DKK 203/mo · Total: DKK 12,166

at the lowest advertised rate, 8.00%, fees excluded

Pension customer rate
No application fee
Automatic eligibility check
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
JY

Jyske Bank

Bank
DK flagDK

Consumer Loan

👤 Personal Loan

8.49%

APR from

up to 21.99%

Loan Range

kr.10K – kr.300K

Term

1 yr – 8 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = DKK 205/mo · Total: DKK 12,307

at the lowest advertised rate, 8.49%, fees excluded

Fast decision
Transparent pricing
Flexible amounts
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
SE

SEB

Bank
EE flagEE

Consumer Loan

👤 Personal Loan
LIVE RATE

8.50%

APR from

Loan Range

€1K – €40K

Term

6 mo – 7 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €205/mo · Total: €12,310

at the lowest advertised rate, 8.50%, fees excluded

Fixed rate — no Euribor exposure
Up to €40,000 for joint applicants
Grace period available
SE

SEB

Bank
EE flagEE

Car Loan

🚗 Auto Loan
LIVE RATE

8.50%

APR from

Loan Range

€2K – €40K

Term

6 mo – 7 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €205/mo · Total: €12,310

at the lowest advertised rate, 8.50%, fees excluded

Self-financing not required
Grace period up to 6 months
Term up to 7 years
OM

Oma Sp

Cooperative
FI flagFI

Consumer Loan

👤 Personal Loan

8.50%

APR from

up to 21.50%

Loan Range

€1K – €35K

Term

6 mo – 8 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €205/mo · Total: €12,310

at the lowest advertised rate, 8.50%, fees excluded

Community savings bank
Local advisory
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
ST

Storebrand

Insurance
NO flagNO

Personal Loan

👤 Personal Loan

8.50%

APR from

up to 20.90%

Loan Range

kr.20K – kr.400K

Term

1 yr – 7 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = NOK 205/mo · Total: NOK 12,310

at the lowest advertised rate, 8.50%, fees excluded

Insurance bundle discount
Pension customer rate
Sustainable finance
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
SP

Sparekassen KJ

Cooperative
DK flagDK

Privatlån

👤 Personal Loan

8.90%

APR from

up to 22.50%

Loan Range

kr.10K – kr.250K

Term

1 yr – 7 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = DKK 207/mo · Total: DKK 12,426

at the lowest advertised rate, 8.90%, fees excluded

Local bank expertise
Community-owned
Personalised service
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
LA

Landsbankinn

Bank
IS flagIS

Consumer Loan

👤 Personal Loan

8.90%

APR from

up to 20.50%

Loan Range

kr.100K – kr.10.0M

Term

6 mo – 10 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = ISK 207/mo · Total: ISK 12,426

at the lowest advertised rate, 8.90%, fees excluded

State-backed stability
Nationwide branches
Digital & in-branch
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
SW

Swedbank

Bank
EE flagEE

Consumer Loan

👤 Personal Loan
LIVE RATE

8.90%

APR from

up to 24.90%

Loan Range

€500 – €30K

Term

6 mo – 10 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €207/mo · Total: €12,426

at the lowest advertised rate, 8.90%, fees excluded

Smart-ID application
Paid out on signing
Mobile banking
RE

Resurs Bank

Bank
SE flagSE

Privatlån

👤 Personal Loan

8.90%

APR from

up to 26.90%

Loan Range

kr.5K – kr.350K

Term

1 yr – 7 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = SEK 207/mo · Total: SEK 12,426

at the lowest advertised rate, 8.90%, fees excluded

Retail finance specialist
Quick decision
Flexible amounts
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
IN

Inbank

Bank
EE flagEE

Consumer Loan

👤 Personal Loan
LIVE RATE

8.90%

APR from

up to 28.90%

Loan Range

€500 – €20K

Term

3 mo – 7 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €207/mo · Total: €12,426

at the lowest advertised rate, 8.90%, fees excluded

Digital bank
Smart-ID
Operates in EE, LV, LT, PL
Apply Now →
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IN

Inbank

Bank
EE flagEE

Auto Loan

🚗 Auto Loan
LIVE RATE

8.90%

APR from

up to 21.90%

Loan Range

€1K – €50K

Term

1 yr – 6 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €207/mo · Total: €12,426

at the lowest advertised rate, 8.90%, fees excluded

Baltic coverage
New and used vehicles
Fast approval
Collateral required
Apply Now →
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LÄ

LähiTapiola

Insurance
FI flagFI

Personal Loan

👤 Personal Loan

8.99%

APR from

up to 22.99%

Loan Range

€1K – €30K

Term

6 mo – 8 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €208/mo · Total: €12,452

at the lowest advertised rate, 8.99%, fees excluded

Insurance customer benefits
Simple process
Quick decision
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
MI

Middelfart Spar.

Cooperative
DK flagDK

Privatlån

👤 Personal Loan

9.50%

APR from

up to 23.90%

Loan Range

kr.5K – kr.200K

Term

1 yr – 7 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = DKK 210/mo · Total: DKK 12,601

at the lowest advertised rate, 9.50%, fees excluded

Long history since 1857
Community savings bank
Personal advisor
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
ÍS

Íslandsbanki

Bank
IS flagIS

Personal Loan

👤 Personal Loan

9.50%

APR from

up to 22.00%

Loan Range

kr.100K – kr.8.0M

Term

1 yr – 8 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = ISK 210/mo · Total: ISK 12,601

at the lowest advertised rate, 9.50%, fees excluded

Digital banking
Flexible terms
Indexation options
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
GJ

Gjensidige

Insurance
NO flagNO

Forbrukslån

👤 Personal Loan

9.50%

APR from

up to 23.50%

Loan Range

kr.20K – kr.400K

Term

1 yr – 7 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = NOK 210/mo · Total: NOK 12,601

at the lowest advertised rate, 9.50%, fees excluded

Insurance customer discount
Online process
Bundled services
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
IF

If Insurance FI

Insurance
FI flagFI

Insurance Customer Loan

👤 Personal Loan

9.90%

APR from

up to 23.90%

Loan Range

€1K – €25K

Term

6 mo – 6 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €212/mo · Total: €12,719

at the lowest advertised rate, 9.90%, fees excluded

If insurance customer discount
Quick online process
Bundle with insurance
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
TR

Tryg

Insurance
DK flagDK

Personal Finance

👤 Personal Loan

9.99%

APR from

up to 24.99%

Loan Range

kr.10K – kr.200K

Term

1 yr – 7 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = DKK 212/mo · Total: DKK 12,745

at the lowest advertised rate, 9.99%, fees excluded

Insurance bundled
Simple application
Customer discounts
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
Editor's pick
AR

Arion banki

Bank
IS flagIS

Personal Credit

👤 Personal Loan

10.50%

APR from

up to 24.90%

Loan Range

kr.50K – kr.5.0M

Term

1 yr – 7 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = ISK 215/mo · Total: ISK 12,896

at the lowest advertised rate, 10.50%, fees excluded

Quick approval
Online process
No collateral
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
LU

Luminor

Bank
EE flagEE

Consumer Loan

👤 Personal Loan

10.50%

APR from

up to 25.90%

Loan Range

€500 – €25K

Term

6 mo – 8 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €215/mo · Total: €12,896

at the lowest advertised rate, 10.50%, fees excluded

Baltic expertise
Online application
Flexible repayment
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
LU

Luminor

Bank
LT flagLT

Consumer Loan

👤 Personal Loan

10.50%

APR from

up to 24.50%

Loan Range

€500 – €25K

Term

6 mo – 8 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €215/mo · Total: €12,896

at the lowest advertised rate, 10.50%, fees excluded

Pan-Baltic bank
Digital process
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
SW

Swedbank

Bank
LT flagLT

Consumer Loan

👤 Personal Loan

10.90%

APR from

up to 24.90%

Loan Range

€500 – €30K

Term

6 mo – 10 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €217/mo · Total: €13,016

at the lowest advertised rate, 10.90%, fees excluded

Mobile banking
Smart-ID
Quick approval
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
LU

Luminor

Bank
LV flagLV

Consumer Loan

👤 Personal Loan

11.00%

APR from

up to 25.00%

Loan Range

€500 – €25K

Term

6 mo – 8 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €217/mo · Total: €13,045

at the lowest advertised rate, 11.00%, fees excluded

Pan-Baltic presence
Online application
Quick disbursement
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
TO

Topdanmark

Insurance
DK flagDK

Insurance Customer Credit

👤 Personal Loan

11.50%

APR from

up to 26.90%

Loan Range

kr.5K – kr.150K

Term

6 mo – 6 yrs

Illustrative example

kr.10K over 5 yrs = DKK 220/mo · Total: DKK 13,196

at the lowest advertised rate, 11.50%, fees excluded

Existing customer rate
No collateral
Bundled services
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
ME

Medicinos bankas

Bank
LT flagLT

Personal Loan

👤 Personal Loan

12.00%

APR from

up to 26.90%

Loan Range

€500 – €20K

Term

6 mo – 6 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €222/mo · Total: €13,347

at the lowest advertised rate, 12.00%, fees excluded

Lithuanian bank
Community focus
Personal advisor
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
CI

Citadele

Bank
LT flagLT

Consumer Loan

👤 Personal Loan

12.90%

APR from

up to 27.90%

Loan Range

€300 – €18K

Term

6 mo – 7 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €227/mo · Total: €13,621

at the lowest advertised rate, 12.90%, fees excluded

Digital banking
Baltic network
Personalized approach
Apply Now →
Indicative rate · confirm with the bank
ŠI

Šiaulių bankas

Bank
LT flagLT

Personal Credit

👤 Personal Loan

13.90%

APR from

up to 29.90%

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€10K over 5 yrs = €232/mo · Total: €13,930

at the lowest advertised rate, 13.90%, fees excluded

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APR from

up to 29.90%

Loan Range

€500 – €15K

Term

6 mo – 5 yrs

Illustrative example

€10K over 5 yrs = €232/mo · Total: €13,930

at the lowest advertised rate, 13.90%, fees excluded

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Borrowing in the Nordics and Baltics: which loan type fits

The right loan is decided by what secures it. Unsecured consumer credit is fast and flexible but costs more; secured borrowing against a car or property costs less and takes longer to arrange. Rates, affordability rules and lender mix differ by country, so the same borrower gets different answers in Tallinn and Helsinki.

Secured or unsecured: the choice that sets your rate

Every consumer loan sits on one side of a line. Unsecured credit — a personal loan, an overdraft, a credit card — is backed only by your promise to repay, so the lender prices in the risk of getting nothing back. Secured credit is backed by an asset the lender can take: the property in a mortgage, the vehicle in car finance. That security is why a mortgage costs a fraction of what a personal loan costs.

The practical consequence is that the cheapest route depends on what you own, not only on what you earn. Someone with property may find that borrowing against it beats an unsecured loan for a large renovation. Someone without collateral is comparing unsecured offers, and there the spread between lenders is wide enough that comparison does most of the work.

Term length pulls in the opposite direction to monthly affordability. Stretching a loan reduces the monthly payment and increases the total cost, sometimes substantially. When you compare, hold the term constant — otherwise you are comparing two different products wearing the same name.

Which product for which purpose

For a home purchase the answer is a mortgage, and the number that matters is the bank margin rather than the headline rate, because the reference rate is the same for everyone. We cover how Euribor and margin interact in mortgages.

For a car, you are choosing between a loan, leasing and hire purchase — and the difference is who owns the vehicle rather than the interest rate. That choice also decides who carries depreciation and whether comprehensive insurance becomes contractually compulsory. See car finance.

For consolidating existing debts, renovating without touching a mortgage, or covering a one-off cost, unsecured personal loans are the usual route. For a company, the assessment shifts from your income to the business cash flow entirely — that is business finance.

One case deserves its own mention: refinancing. If you took credit when your circumstances were weaker, the rate you were given reflects that. Consumer credit in the EU carries a right to repay early, so moving a loan is a real option — worth checking whenever your income, employment stability or credit record has improved.

Why the same borrower gets different answers by country

The Baltics and the euro-area Nordics price variable loans off Euribor, so the reference rate is shared. What differs is the margin, the fee structure and how conservative each market lender is. Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland run their own currencies and central bank rates, which is why their loan pricing moves independently of the euro area.

Affordability rules differ too. Each country applies its own caps on how much of your net income can go to debt service, and lenders stress-test against a higher rate than today. Two people with identical salaries can therefore be approved for different amounts depending on which side of a border they are applying from.

Residency is the third variable and often the decisive one for newcomers. Lenders lean heavily on a local personal identity code, a domestic bank account receiving salary, and a credit history in that country. This is why an experienced professional can be refused in their first year despite strong income — the file lacks local record, not creditworthiness. Country-by-country detail is in our country pages.

How to compare without being misled

Compare on APRC, not the nominal rate. APRC includes the contract fee and the payment schedule, which is why two loans advertising the same interest rate can cost noticeably different amounts. Rates written as from a given percentage are best-case figures offered to the strongest applicants — your personal offer follows a credit assessment.

Check the fees that never appear in the headline: contract or arrangement fees, collateral registration costs on secured loans, and any charge for early settlement. Ask for the total cost in writing before signing. A lender that will not put it in writing has told you something useful.

Our comparison reads published rates from lender sources and refreshes them daily, so what you see reflects what banks are advertising now rather than a number written into an article months ago. Use the loan calculator to test how term length changes both the monthly payment and the total repayable before you apply anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a secured and an unsecured loan?+

A secured loan is backed by an asset the lender can claim — property in a mortgage, the vehicle in car finance — which lowers the lender risk and therefore the rate. Unsecured credit is backed only by your promise to repay, so it is faster to arrange but costs more.

Should I compare on the interest rate or the APRC?+

APRC. It folds in the contract fee and the payment schedule, so it reflects what the loan actually costs. Two offers with the same nominal rate can have different APRC because of fees. Compare over the same amount and the same term, or you are comparing different products.

Why do loan rates differ between Nordic and Baltic countries?+

The Baltics and euro-area Nordics price variable loans off Euribor, so the reference is shared and banks compete on margin. Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland use their own currencies and central bank rates, so their pricing moves independently. Affordability rules also differ by country.

Can I refinance an existing loan?+

Yes. Consumer credit in the EU carries a right to early repayment, though the lender may charge compensation within limits set by law. Refinancing is most worthwhile when your income, employment stability or credit record has improved since you first borrowed.

Why was I refused despite a good salary?+

Usually a thin local file rather than weak finances. Lenders lean on a domestic personal identity code, a local account receiving your salary, and credit history in that country. Newcomers often need a period of local record before applications succeed, even with strong income.

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