
Great value loans
Interest calculated on reducing loan balance

Over €38 million
Borrowed by members last year

99%
Loan approval rate

Simple loan process
Quick turnaround on standard loans
Credit Union Covered Loans
A covered loan is a flexible and empowering way to borrow money without touching your savings.
You can borrow any amount up to the value of your share account, and your savings will still be there for you when you’ve finished paying off the loan. Apply for a covered loan today and start enjoying the benefits of having access to extra cash without having to dip into your savings.
Apply for a Credit Union Covered Loan today or work out an affordable repayment plan with our handy Loan Calculator below.
Why choose a CLCU Covered Loan
- Borrow up to the value of your savings
- Avail of a great discounted rate of 6% (6.17% APR)
- No set-up fees or hidden charges
- Free Loan Protection Insurance (T&C apply)
- Interest calculated only on the outstanding balance of the loan
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Loan calculator
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Warning: If you do not meet the repayments on your loan, your account will go into arrears. This may affect your credit rating, which may limit your ability to access credit in the future. If you are experiencing difficulty repaying your loan, or believe you may in the future, please click here.
Repayment Example of a covered loan:
A covered loan of €30,000 over 5 years would cost €588.42pm at a variable rate of 6% (APR 6.17%). The cost of credit is €4,711.30 and the total amount repayable is €34,711.30. Variable rates may increase which would cause the cost of credit to increase.
While every care has been made in the production of this web page, the Credit Union, or any of its staff, cannot be held responsible for any omissions, errors, or other mistakes on the site. The loan calculator is for illustrative purposes only, to give you, the borrower, an overview of the potential cost of borrowing.
Loan amounts and 99% approval rate are based on figures from 2020. Rates are correct as of 1/02/2022 and are subject to change. Croí Laighean Credit Union is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
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