Character Loans
A character loan is a type of unsecured loan that is made on the basis of the borrower’s reputation and credit.
Interest Rate*
1%
* All Interest rates calculated on reducing balance. All rates are subject to change without notice.
Maximum Repayment Period
5 Years
Loan Ceiling
Like all TECU loans, there is no limit on the amount being requested.
Loan Requirements
- Two forms of valid ID
- Utility Bill
- Evidence of Income (Payslip- not older than 1 month and Job Letter- not older than 3 months)
- Supporting document for the purpose of loan
- Required share balance
Loan protection
TECU’s loans are fully insured by our Loan Protection plan. Upon death loans are insured as follows:
| AGE | COVERAGE |
|---|---|
| 1-75 years | $150,000.00 |
| 76-80 years | $75,000.00 |
| 81-85 years | $37,500.00 |
| 86 years and over | $0.00 |
Call us today for up-to-date rates. Ask for a Loans Officer, who will be more than willing to assist you.
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Apply for a loan online and get a response within 60 minutes (applicable during working hours).
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How much can I borrow?
With our borrowing power calculator, you can estimate how much you can borrow and what your repayments would be.
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Build your borrowing capacity
TECU Credit Union partners with you to make achieving all of life’s goals a reality. Our character and other loans are assessed based on your ability to service a loan in addition to the following credit worthy aspects:
- Present shareholding and frequency of contribution towards shares
- Assets such as property, vehicles, savings at other financial institutions and Liabilities i.e. other loans/ debts
- Employment status and history
- Your Shareholding and share buildup within the credit union
- Your Share to Loan Ratio, which is your total shares divided by the total loans that are currently outstanding (Shares/Loans)
- Your existing loan balance and your indebtedness
- Savings, Borrowing and Repayment History within the credit union
- The primary purpose of the loan
- Your age, current salary, employment status and duration of membership
- The availability of adequate and marketable security and other assets
