Lending Works

Lending Works offer a competitive representative APR for the peer-to-peer lending market. As with most lenders they use personal circumstances as a method of working out whether the applicant will be accepted and the interest rate they will be offered. One thing to mention is that unlike other lenders, this process is quite slow. Some can boast instant or at least same day decisions; however, Lending Works take one working day to review before making an offer. Once the applicant has accepted the loan the funds can then take two working days to be visible in your account - if you’re looking for quick credit then Lending Works may not be the best option.

Lending Works also charge a borrower’s fee which is included within the monthly repayment figure and this differs for each customer. It’s worked out using the amount and term of the loan, as well as the level of risk that they attribute to the applicant. Part of this fee is deposited into the Lending Works Shield reserve fund that helps to pay lenders should their borrower fail to make payment. This is fairly common amongst peer-to-peer lenders and just offers the individual lenders security, ensuring a good flow of investment into the business.

Looking at online reviews, Lending Works have received a very positive reception from their customers. Scoring an ‘excellent’ on TrustPilot and an amazing score of 9.6 out of 10, their customers appreciate the polite and helpful staff, efficient service and the lack of hassle.

Overall verdict: Although they may take longer than some lenders on the market, Lending Works offer a competitive APR and have swarms of satisfied customers. Their website is easy to use and if you don’t mind paying the borrower’s fee (as it’s not upfront), then this peer-to-peer lender could be worth considering.