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May 20, 2026 • Personal Loans

Finding the Best Personal Loans in May 2026

Discover the top personal loans available this May, with insights on rates, terms, and eligibility to help you make the right choice.

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Tangerine Line of Credit

Tangerine

From APR

7.45–12.45%

Amount range

CA$1k–CA$50k

Decision window

1-3 business days

Term

12–60mo

Best next step

Open the full review before applying

Before you continue

Check: Canadian resident

Check: Tangerine client or new applicant

Check: Good credit history

Compare fees, tenor, and lender fit before you move to the provider.

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Coast Capital Savings Personal Loan

Coast Capital Savings

From APR

7.99–14.99%

Amount range

CA$1k–CA$50k

Decision window

1-3 business days

Term

12–60mo

Best next step

Open the full review before applying

Before you continue

Check: Coast Capital member

Check: Canadian resident

Check: Good credit score

Compare fees, tenor, and lender fit before you move to the provider.

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KOHO Credit Building Account

KOHO

From APR

—

Amount range

≤CA$10

Decision window

Instant approval

Term

4–12mo

Best next step

Open the full review before applying

Before you continue

Check: Canadian resident

Check: 18+ years old

Check: Active bank account

Compare fees, tenor, and lender fit before you move to the provider.

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LendDirect Personal Loan

LendDirect

From APR

19.9–46.93%

Amount range

CA$500–CA$25k

Decision window

15 minutes

Term

6–60mo

Best next step

Open the full review before applying

Before you continue

Check: Canadian resident

Check: 18+ years old

Check: Active bank account

Compare fees, tenor, and lender fit before you move to the provider.

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Meridian Credit Union Personal Loan

Meridian Credit Union

From APR

7.49–12.99%

Amount range

CA$1k–CA$50k

Decision window

1-3 business days

Term

12–60mo

Best next step

Open the full review before applying

Before you continue

Check: Ontario resident (member)

Check: Good credit score

Check: Proof of income

Compare fees, tenor, and lender fit before you move to the provider.

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Desjardins Personal Loan

Desjardins

From APR

6.95–12.95%

Amount range

CA$500–CA$50k

Decision window

1-3 business days

Term

12–60mo

Best next step

Open the full review before applying

Before you continue

Check: Desjardins member

Check: Canadian resident

Check: Good credit history

Compare fees, tenor, and lender fit before you move to the provider.