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Rates shown are illustrative only and depend on your personal credit profile and circumstances. All loans are subject to affordability assessment and credit checks.
14 products match your criteria
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Home Equity Loan 5yr Fixed · up to 65% LTV · £995 fee
6.39%
initial rate
7%
APRC
£339
est. /month
£40,676
total repay
Second Charge 5yr Fixed · up to 85% LTV · £995 fee
6.99%
initial rate
7.9%
APRC
£348
est. /month
£41,781
total repay
Optimal Zero 5yr Fixed · up to 80% LTV · £995 fee
7.61%
initial rate
8.4%
APRC
£358
est. /month
£42,940
total repay
Optimal Zero 2yr Fixed · up to 80% LTV · £995 fee
7.9%
initial rate
8.2%
APRC
£362
est. /month
£43,488
total repay
Optimal 1 5yr Fixed · up to 80% LTV · £995 fee
8.51%
initial rate
9.3%
APRC
£372
est. /month
£44,654
total repay
Second Charge 2yr Fixed · up to 80% LTV · £795 fee
8.55%
initial rate
9.4%
APRC
£373
est. /month
£44,731
total repay
Optimal 1 2yr Fixed · up to 80% LTV · £995 fee
8.83%
initial rate
9.1%
APRC
£377
est. /month
£45,273
total repay
Optimal 1 HLTV 5yr Fixed · up to 85% LTV · £995 fee
8.96%
initial rate
9.7%
APRC
£379
est. /month
£45,525
total repay
Plan 1 2yr Fixed · up to 75% LTV · £999 fee
9.01%
initial rate
9.8%
APRC
£380
est. /month
£45,623
total repay
Home Equity Loan 2yr Fixed · up to 87% LTV · £995 fee
9.09%
initial rate
9.5%
APRC
£381
est. /month
£45,779
total repay
Plan 1 5yr Fixed · up to 75% LTV · £999 fee
9.1%
initial rate
10%
APRC
£382
est. /month
£45,798
total repay
Plan 2 2yr Fixed · up to 80% LTV · £999 fee
9.17%
initial rate
10%
APRC
£383
est. /month
£45,935
total repay
Plan 5 2yr Fixed · up to 90% LTV · £999 fee
9.96%
initial rate
10.7%
APRC
£396
est. /month
£47,495
total repay
Plan 8 Variable · up to 95% LTV · no fee
12.9%
initial rate
12.9%
APRC
£446
est. /month
£53,540
total repay
Rates shown are illustrative only and depend on your personal credit profile and circumstances. All loans are subject to affordability assessment and credit checks. Monthly payments shown are based on the initial rate over the full term. APRC is variable.
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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or any other debt secured on it.
A secured loan (also known as a homeowner loan or second charge mortgage) allows UK homeowners to borrow against the equity in their property — typically from £5,000 to £500,000 over 1 to 30 years. Because the loan is secured against your home, lenders can offer lower interest rates than unsecured personal loans. Use the comparison tool above to adjust your loan amount, term, and LTV to see live indicative rates from our panel of FCA-regulated lenders. Comparing rates here uses a soft credit search only, so your credit score is not affected.
Secured loan rates are the interest rates charged by lenders when you borrow money against your property. Unlike unsecured personal loans, a secured loan (also called a homeowner loan or second charge mortgage) uses the equity in your home as collateral — as defined by the FCA's guidance on second charge mortgages. This means lenders take on less risk, which is why secured loan rates are typically significantly lower than unsecured alternatives.
In June 2026, secured loan rates in the UK typically range from 5.9% to 14.9% APR depending on your credit profile, loan-to-value ratio, and the amount you wish to borrow. Homeowners with clean credit and lower LTV ratios will qualify for the best rates, while those with adverse credit histories can still access funding at higher rates.
| Profile | Typical rate | LTV range | Monthly cost* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean credit, low LTV | 5.9% – 7.5% | Up to 65% | £330 – £358 |
| Clean credit, standard LTV | 7.5% – 9.5% | 65% – 80% | £358 – £389 |
| Minor credit issues | 8.5% – 11% | Up to 80% | £373 – £414 |
| Adverse credit / CCJs | 10% – 14.9% | Up to 75% | £397 – £463 |
*Based on £30,000 over 10 years. Representative examples only — your rate will depend on individual circumstances.
Several factors determine the interest rate you will be offered:
A clean credit profile will secure the lowest rates, and prime applicants with no adverse history will achieve the best rates available in the market. However, one of the key advantages of a second charge mortgage is that lenders in this space are accustomed to working with the full spectrum of credit profiles. Unlike many high street mortgage lenders, second charge lenders will consider applicants with:
While adverse credit will affect the rate offered, it does not necessarily prevent you from obtaining a secured loan. Please note that applications can only be considered once a bankruptcy has been formally discharged — lending is not available to undischarged bankrupts. For discharged bankruptcies, specialist lenders assess each case on its individual merits, taking into account the severity and age of the adverse, alongside the overall application.
You can check your credit report for free via Experian, Equifax, or TransUnion before applying.
How a secured loan compares against the four main alternatives in April 2026:
| Option | Typical rate | Max amount | Speed | Adverse credit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secured loan | 5.9% – 14.9% APR | £500,000+ | 2–4 weeks | Yes — incl. CCJs, IVAs, discharged bankruptcy | Preserving low fixed-rate mortgage; large amounts; adverse credit |
| Remortgage | 4.5% – 7% APR | Property value − existing equity | 6–12 weeks | Mainstream lenders mostly decline | Out of ERC period; existing rate uncompetitive |
| Further advance | Similar to first-charge | Limited by current lender | 4–8 weeks | Tight criteria | Small extra borrowing where existing lender offers it |
| Unsecured loan | 6% – 30%+ APR | £25,000 – £35,000 | 1–7 days | Hard to obtain | Smaller amounts; clean credit; speed |
| Bridging loan | 0.55% – 1.5% / month | £500,000+ | 5–14 days | Yes — equity-led | Short-term (3–24 months); chain breaks; refurb-to-refinance |
Indicative ranges for April 2026. Your actual rate depends on individual circumstances.
Many homeowners assume remortgaging is always the better option, but this is not always the case. A secured loan (second charge mortgage) sits behind your existing mortgage and does not disturb it. This can be the better choice when:
Before taking out a secured loan, it is always worth checking whether your existing mortgage lender can offer a further advance — this may be simpler and cheaper if your current rate is competitive and you are within their lending criteria.
The single most effective way to find the best rate is to compare multiple lenders — which is exactly what the comparison tool above does. Beyond that, you can improve your chances by obtaining an updated property valuation to maximise your available equity, addressing any credit issues before applying, and ensuring your income documentation is up to date. Using an FCA-authorised broker like Charles Frank Finance gives you access to specialist lenders that do not accept direct applications.
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A secured loan (also called a homeowner loan or second charge mortgage) is a loan secured against your property. Because the lender has security, rates are typically lower than unsecured loans. Loan amounts range from £5,000 to £500,000. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments.
Most UK lenders offer secured loans from £5,000 to £500,000 depending on your property equity, income, and credit profile. The best rates are typically available at LTVs of 60–70%, but second charge lenders will consider applications up to 100% combined LTV depending on the applicant's profile, property type, and circumstances — meaning cases that may be declined elsewhere can still be placed.
No. Comparing rates on this tool only uses a soft search which is not visible to other lenders and does not affect your credit score. A hard credit search only happens if you formally apply with a lender.
Lenders typically offer their best rates at LTVs of 60–70%. Above 80% LTV you will find fewer lenders available and rates will increase. However, second charge lenders will consider applications up to 100% combined LTV depending on the applicant's profile, property type, and circumstances — meaning there is no one-size-fits-all maximum, and cases that may be declined elsewhere can still be placed.
Yes. Second charge lenders are accustomed to working with the full spectrum of credit profiles — including CCJs, defaults, IVAs, DMPs, missed payments, and discharged bankruptcies. While adverse credit affects the rate offered, it does not necessarily prevent you from obtaining a secured loan. Specialist lenders assess each case on its individual merits, taking into account the severity, value, and age of the adverse, alongside the overall application.
A secured loan, also known as a second charge mortgage, is a separate loan secured against your property that sits behind your existing first charge mortgage. Crucially, it does not disturb your current mortgage deal in any way — your existing lender is unaffected and your current rate remains intact. A remortgage, by contrast, replaces your existing mortgage entirely with a new one, either with your current lender or a new one. Whilst this can be beneficial in some circumstances, it is not always the right solution.
All second charge lenders charge an arrangement fee, though the amount varies by lender and product. Applicants do have the option to add the fee to the loan rather than paying it upfront, which reduces the initial outlay — however, doing so will increase the total interest payable over the term of the loan. Unlike a remortgage, second charge mortgages do not typically require legal fees, making them a more straightforward and cost-effective process. The only exception is where a lender specifically requires Independent Legal Advice (ILA) for an applicant during underwriting, which is uncommon. The APRC includes all compulsory fees so it is the best figure for comparing the true cost of different products.
Most secured loans complete within 2–4 weeks from application to payout. Some lenders offer faster completions from 10 days for straightforward cases. Complex cases or those requiring a full surveyor valuation may take slightly longer.
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