Loans in Denmark

How to get a loan in Denmark

A personal loan is often something that people will need during their lifetime to buy a new car, house or other consumer goods. The loan market can be complicated due to its many options and terms that are unfamiliar to the everyday consumer.

We have made this guide to help you understand and navigate the danish loan market, and get an overview of your options. So you can borrow money for what you need when living in Denmark.

Borrow money in Denmark

As a consumer you have many options when you are looking to take a loan in Denmark. There are many types of loans in Denmark, with some of them being: Quick loan, fast loan, consumer loan and car loan.

These different loans all vary in price, and for that reason, you should look into and compare your options thoroughly. When you apply for a loan, you will receive a loan contract which contains the costs for the loan.

There are different factors to look at, such as interest, yearly cost for the loan and the maturity of the loan.

If you are looking for a loan in Denmark, there are requirements that you must comply with to get accepted by the loan provider. Here is an overview of these requirements:

Requirement you have to comply with

• Be at least 18 years old
• A personal Nem-ID
• You need to have an income
• Need to have at least 6.700 dkk available every month
• Get your credit rating approved
• You can't be registered in RKI or Debitor Registret
• Have a danish CPR number

Requirement you may need to comply with

• Be at least 20, 21, 23 or 25 years old
• Have a Danish Work permit
• Have a Danish address
• Have a Danish phone number
• Have a Danish bank account
• Have an email account
• A minimum in yearly income(e.g. 60.000 dkk)

Find a Denmark loan

Its very easy to find a loan in Denmark, and most people will get approved for a loan. I Denmark there is various types of personal loans. 

In the Danish loan market you are able to borrow between 1.000 - 1.000.000 kroner. When you borrow money from a loan provider, you can get interest rates from 0 %. From July 2020 a new law prohibited providers to offer loans with an APR that exceeds 35 %.

Loan calculator Denmark

To find the loan that fits you and your needs, it can be a good idea to use a loan calculator. To use the loan calculator you have to insert the loan amount, repayment period, establishment costs and the interest rate.

The loan calculator will give you the monthly payment rate, and how much it will cost you to borrow the money. Furthermore the loan calculator can give you an overview, that showcases the loan providers that can provide the loan you want. 

Please note that the calculator is in Danish. If you want the data shown in english, please right click on your screen, then click "translate to english". 

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Loan in Denmark for foreigners

As a foreigner in Denmark, you are still able to lend money from the bank or other providers. Many loan providers in Denmark only require that you have an NemID and reside in the country, and have the legal documents to do so.

When you apply for a loan in the bank or other providers in Denmark, they can in some cases also require that you have a Danish bank account. All these requirements vary from one provider to another, and you can find these requirements by clicking on the provider here. 

Types of loans 

There are many types of loans that you can apply for on the Danish loan market, and therefore you might think, what is the difference between these types of loans?

The main types of loans are Quick loan, Consumer loan, Mini loan, Car loan, SMS loan and Collective loan.

Quick loan

Quick loans have become very popular the last couple of years, as you can apply and get approved quickly. With quick loans you are often able to lend small amounts with a short repayment period.

Consumer loan

A consumer loan is an easy and fast loan type, where you are able to borrow money for whatever you need. When you apply for a consumer loan, the process is often super quick, and you will therefore in most cases have the money in your bank account within a few days.

Mini loan

A mini loan is similar to a quick loan, and makes it possible to lend down to 1.000 dkk. A mini loan makes it possible to borrow money quickly and easily, and can be a good solution if you receive an unexpected bill.

Car loan

If you want to buy a new or used car, you often have to find a financing solution. With a car loan you are often able to lend money, so you can realize your car dreams. There are many options on the Danish car loan market, and they all have different interest rates, terms and overall prices.

SMS loan

With an SMS loan you are able to apply for a loan fast and easy via your phone, computer or tablet. You will often be approved within one day, and can therefore have the money ready for use in a couple of days and sometimes hours.

Collective loan

If you have many loans with many different banks and providers, then you can lose your overview, and end up missing payments, which can cost you a lot of money in interests and fees. With a Collective loan you can collect all your loans in one loan, which can save you money and make it easy to keep track of your payments. 

Fast loan in Denmark

There are many types of fast loans in Denmark, which makes it possible to apply and get approved for a loan very fast and easy. Quick loan, mini loan and SMS loan are all loan types, that makes it possible to have the money on your account within a few days and sometimes hours.

Although you don't have to state the origin of use for the money, the bank will do a credit check on your personal economic situation, to ensure that you will be able to pay back the loan. 

Cheapest loan in Denmark

As a consumer you have many options, and therefore you are able to find cheap loans. To find the cheapest loan in Denmark, it's a good idea to compare loan offers. You should compare the APR of each loan offer, as it contains all costs such as interest rates and establishment costs, and therefore shows the real price of the loan.

When you are looking for the cheapest personal loan, you are able to use a comparison service. This makes it possible to apply with one application, and then receives offers from multiple banks that can provide the loan you want and therefore the cheapest loan.

Best loan in Denmark

The best loan is often a loan that fits your needs, and would therefore be the cheapest loan with the best terms and conditions. This means that you typically get flexible time to repay the loan, so it fits your economic situation.

If you want to get the best loan that fits your needs, it can be a good idea to compare multiple loan offers from different banks, to make sure that you get the cheapest costs but also the best terms. 

Car loan in Denmark

If you want to take a loan in Denmark to buy a new car, you are able to do so from many banks. The price for a car loan will depend on factors such as:

• The price of the car
• How old the car is
• How long you want to repay the loan
• How big of a down payment you can put
• Your personal economic situation

As a consumer you can lend money for a new or used car, but the price for your loan will depend on the factors mentioned above.  

If you want the cheapest loan, you should go for the car loan with the lowest interest. Often the lowest interest is found on loans for new cars, as they tend to be more expensive than used cars. 

A new car will also last you longer, but its also possible to borrow money for a used car. Just keep in mind that a used car will have a higher interest rate due to the price and that its used.

How to review the loan offers

When you receive your loan offers, there will be many new and sometimes unknown terms. We have made an overview, to make it easy to understand and review your offer:

Establishment costs

When you approve your loan offer, you will often pay establishment costs. These costs are something that you pay for all the paperwork that the provider does to lend you the money.

Interest rate

The interest rate is the cost that you pay to the loan provider, and it's important that you check this number. The interest rate is often the most expensive cost, and it's therefore important that you get as low interest rates as possible.

APR

The APR is the Annual Percentage Rate on the loan, and it's therefore useful to understand this number, as it represents the real price of the loan. You can use the APR to compare loan offers and get the cheapest loan.

Loan amount

When you borrow money, it's important to remember that it's not for free. The money that you borrow has to be paid back, and you will pay costs for it, and for that reason you should be sure that you need the money, and that your economic situation is durable enough to pay back the loan. 

Get approved for a loan as a foreigner

If you want to get approved for loans in Denmark, you often only have to comply with a few requirements. The requirements are set by the individual banks, but there will typically be some that they all share such as: You have to be at least 18 years old to take a loan.

As a foreigner in Denmark, your chances to get a loan will increase, if you have a bank account in a Danish bank. It will moreover increase your chances if you have a stable income, job and an address in Denmark. 

Can i get a loan even though i'm not danish?

The short answer is yes, but you will often have to comply with a couple of requirements such as having a Danish bank account, stable income and a Danish address. Depending on where you are borrowing your money, you often need to check these requirements off.

When you apply for a loan in Denmark, you will need a NemID. This is used as an online verification, and can be compared to a physical key. As a foreigner you are able to obtain a NemID here.

As a foreigner in Denmark, you will in some cases also need to provide a residence permit. You are able to apply for a Danish residence permit here. 

When you receive your NemID, you can apply for a loan, and get the same benefits as any other application. This means that you can take a personal loan, and often borrow the money with the same terms and conditions as any other applicant. 

Loan companies Denmark

There are many loan companies in Denmark, where you are able to borrow money for your needs. Many loan companies have made det application process fast and easy, and you can therefore have the money in your bank account within a few days.

Here you have an overview of some of the cheapest loans on the market:

1. Bank Norwegian  | interest from 4.99 - 18.99% | Loans from DKK 5,000 - 400,000
2. Saverium | interest from 2.95 - 24.99% | Loans from DKK 3,000 - 500,000
3. Digi finans | interest from 3.49 - 19.95% | loans from 10,000 - 500,000
4. Basic bank  | interest from 4.95 - 19.95% | Loans from DKK 30,000 - 500,000
5. Mybanker  | interest from 3.49 - 26.4% | Loans from DKK 10,000 - 300,000.
6. Facit Bank  |  interest from 6.93 - 19.56% | Loans from DKK 10,000 - 200,000.
7. Paymark Finance|  interest from 9.9 - 19.56% | Loans from DKK 10,000 - 150,000
8. DER Privatfinans |  interest from 9.9 - 19.56% | Loans from DKK 10,000 - 100,000
9. Sparxpres  | Interest from 12.55% | Loans from DKK 10,000 - 150,000
10. Ferratum |  interest from 22.51 - 22.51%| Loans from DKK 1,500 - 50,000
11. LendMe  |  interest from 3.6 - 20.95% | Loans from DKK 10,000 - 500,000.
12. Letfinans  |  interest from 3.49 - 18.2% | Loans from DKK 10,000 - DKK 500,000.
13. GoLoan  |  interest from 3.55% - 14.92% | Loans from DKK 20,000 - 500,000.

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Mark Andersen

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Mark Andersen har mere end 15 års erfaring med salg, marketing, økonomi og affiliate marketing. Mark står bag nogle af Danmarks største sammenligningssites inden for blandt andet lån, bredbånd, måltidskasser, mobilabonnement og a-kasser.