Apply for £1,000 to £25,000. Or £300 to £50,000 for TSB current account customers
Repayment terms from 1 to 5 years. Up to 7 years for existing TSB customers
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Loans for home improvements allow homeowners to borrow an agreed amount of money, which can be used for home improvements and renovations.
A home improvement loan is an unsecured personal loan, meaning you can take out the loan without putting up an asset as security, such as your house.
Home renovation loans provide homeowners with the money for a home improvement upfront, allowing them to borrow what they need and pay it back within an agreed timeframe. At TSB, we can provide a personalised quote in minutes. We can even send the money to you on the same day, if you have held a TSB current account for more than 3 months and apply before 6pm.
TSB’s home improvement loans have a fixed interest rate, so you can pay back the same amount each month.
As well as choosing the amount to borrow, you can also decide the repayment period.
Carrying out home improvements could also increase the value of a home.
TSB’s home improvement loan can be used for home renovations and repairs, however not major renovations or extensions. Major renovations are defined by projects where more than 25% of the surface area of the building undergoes renovation.
As remote working is becoming more popular, a home improvement could be used to create or improve a new home workspace.
Home improvement loans are also commonly used to carry out repairs in homes. Should your home require immediate repairs, a home improvement loan can give you access to funds quickly, so you can get the issue repaired and prevent further damage from occurring.
Home insurance can cover for some home renovation, such as the risks when carrying out home renovations and structural works. If any home renovation goes wrong and requires repairs, this can be covered by home insurance. You should be sure to let your home insurance provider aware of any building work, as you may be unable to make a claim otherwise. Home insurance will not cover cosmetic improvements or redecorating, but they may cover any repairs required from structural alterations and renovations gone wrong.
General renovation and home improvement are also main reasons for a home improvement loan. This can include installing a new bathroom or kitchen or redecorating a bedroom or living room.
A home improvement loan is different to a home equity loan.
TSB’s home improvement loan is unsecured, meaning the amount borrowed isn’t taken out against the borrower’s house. This gives more flexibility on what the loan can be used for and means the lender doesn’t have a claim against the borrower's home, in the event the loan cannot be repaid. However, legal action will be taken if the loan is not repaid.
A home equity loan on the other hand is secured, meaning a loan is taken out against the homeowner’s house. Home equity loans can have lower interest rates, however, if the borrower is unable to repay the loan, the lender can take the money through the equity of the borrower’s house.
Customers can also only qualify for an equity loan if there is any equity in the property. If the value of the property decreases later, the customer must still repay the whole amount borrowed, even if the home is still in negative equity.
You do not need to be a current TSB customer to apply for a home improvement loan, if the amount borrowed is between £1,000 - £24,999.
If you wish to apply for a home improvement loan above or below this amount, you will need to hold a TSB current account.
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