You can apply to borrow as much or as little as you need. The maximum unsecured loan Affinity Credit Union will lend to a single borrower is €75,000 and the minimum amount is €100. All loan decisions are based upon affordability, taking into account your income and expenditure, and your credit history.

Once you have the minimum €10 balance in your shares, you can apply for a loan. When the loan is being assessed, the loans officer may ask you to lodge additional funds into your shares account to be held as collateral against the loan. As a guideline, this may be between 2-5% of the loan amount requested.

Yes, there is no need to wait until your existing loan is completed. Our top-up facility allows members to apply for a new loan while having an existing loan balance.

This varies depending on the loan amount requested and the purpose of the loan. With all loan applications, we will ask for proof of your income. This would usually be in the form of payslips, proof of social welfare income (copy of post office receipt or bank statements showing lodgements) or proof of self-employed income. Bank statements and other supporting documentation may also be requested. Details can be found on the individual loan pages.

Our centralised lending department is optimised for quick loan decisions. Loans are approved daily. Once we have received all required supporting documentation, we will process your application as quick as possible. The sooner we receive your documentation, the quicker we can approve your loan application!