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LoanConnect – Personal Loan

4.2 / 5 (7630 reviews)

Canada's leading loan search engine. Compare personalized loan offers from multiple lenders in minutes.

Amount $500 CAD – $50,000 CAD
APR from 6.99%
Term 6 – 60 months
Approval Offers in minutes
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Applying does not obligate you to accept a loan offer.

LoanConnect is a Canadian online loan marketplace that allows borrowers to submit a single application and receive personalized loan offers from multiple lenders simultaneously. Founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, LoanConnect has facilitated millions of loan searches and is one of Canada's most popular loan comparison platforms, serving borrowers across all credit profiles from excellent to poor. The platform partners with a network of reputable Canadian lenders including banks, credit unions, and licensed consumer lenders.

The LoanConnect process starts with a simple online form (under 3 minutes to complete) that collects basic personal, employment, and financial information. Using only a soft credit check (which does not affect your score), the platform matches your profile against its lender network and presents you with the offers you pre-qualify for. Loan amounts available through the platform range from $500 to $50,000 with terms from 6 to 60 months. Once you select an offer, you proceed directly with the matched lender, who will conduct a formal credit check as part of final approval.

LoanConnect is a licensed loan referral service regulated under provincial financial services legislation. The platform charges no fee to borrowers. Comparing multiple offers through a platform like LoanConnect is a smart first step before committing to any single lender, as it allows you to see the full range of rates you qualify for without damaging your credit score through multiple hard inquiries.

✓ Pros

  • Compare multiple lenders at once
  • Soft credit check for pre-qualification
  • Available all credit types
  • No broker fee
  • Fast results in minutes

✗ Cons

  • Rate varies by matched lender
  • Not all lenders available in all provinces
  • Final approval by matched lender only

Loan Example

LoanConnect matches borrowers to lenders. Example match: $10,000 at 12.99% APR over 36 months = $336.71/month, total interest $2,121.

Eligibility Requirements

  • ✓ Canadian resident 18+
  • ✓ Valid email and phone number
  • ✓ Social Insurance Number
  • ✓ Bank account information
  • ✓ Income verification

Loan Features

  • Multi-lender comparison in one form
  • Soft credit check only for matching
  • Covers all credit profiles
  • Transparent lender profiles
  • Free to use

Frequently Asked Questions

Offers in minutes after submitting your application.

The minimum amount at LoanConnect is $500 CAD.