Published instalment loan terms, side by side. Rates reviewed August 2026.
Best for: Small, short borrowing with the least paperwork: instant bank verification carries nearly every file
Apply Now Full profileBest for: Borrowers with poor credit and modest income who need $5,000 or less
Apply Now Full profile| Friendly Lender | Loan Away | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount range | $500 – $1,000 | $1,000 – $5,000 |
| Rate | 29.99 - 35% APR | 19.9 - 34.5% APR |
| Term | 3 – 4 months | 12 – 36 months |
| Funding speed | 1 day | 1 day |
| Minimum income | $1,000/month minimum | $1,000/month minimum |
| Income types | 3 income types accepted | 3 income types accepted |
| Minimum credit band | poor | poor |
| Provinces | All provinces and territories | 6 provinces |
