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First Response Finance


Acceptance Criteria

  • You need: Full UK driving licence, wage slips, proof of ID, proof of address
  • You must have a bank account with Direct Debit facilities
  • You must be aged 21 or over
  • You must be employed, self-employed or in the armed forces
  • You must have been a UK resident for one year or longer

Loan Details

Representative APR

39.3%

Loan Amount

£1,000 - £10,000

Repayment Period

Minimum Term 18 months

Loans up to £10,000 - 4 years

Repayment Method

Direct Debit

Speed To Payout

1 - 7 working days

Arrangement Fee

£249.00

Payment Holidays

Available subject to personal status

Payout Method

Once approved, First Response Finance will payout directly to the car dealer

Income Protection Available

Yes

Average Customer Review

Star Rating Star Rating Star Rating Star Rating Star Rating (22 customer reviews)

Loanfinder Ranking

249th for APR of 423 loans in the UK  (See Lender League Table By APR)
30th for Customer Satisfaction  (See Customer Reviews)

About First Response Finance

First Response deal in car and motorbike loans for anything between £1000 and £10,000 over a repayment period of 18-48 months. First Response can offer you a service even if you have previously been declined for credit.

You can apply online for a First Response Finance loan or over the phone. During the application you will tell them what car you are looking to buy, they'll then value it for you for free to ensure you are not paying too much for the vehicle. There is the option for single or joint applications. They liaise with the dealer directly for you about the financing of the vehicle. They will also provide a FREE check to ensure that the car has not been stolen in the past or been subject to an insurance write-off. If you are looking for a particular car they will help you find it through a list of reputable dealers in your area.

The APR is quite high. They are limited in terms of what car you can finance. On the plus side they do a lot of leg work for you with the dealer. Previous customers have explained that they are impressed with the customer service and the people they have dealt with. Overall, they're worth a look as they can be a really good option for a finance deal (especially if you don't have the best credit) and you don't have to pay a deposit like some other car finance dealers.

Charges

Other Fees

Letter requesting payment - £5.00

Repossession agent contacted to get the car - £75.00

Late Payment Fees

Failed payment - £12.00

Arrangement Fee

£249.00

Customer Reviews: The truth about First Response Finance

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First Response Finance has an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 based on 22 user reviews.

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good company

Karen, Welwyn garden city

5 months ago

 
 
 
 
 
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after reading such bad reports on this company i had to add to the reviews.but mine are very good reports .i went to luton and see a lovely little daewoo matis and it only had just over 28 000 miles on the clock.it came with a full mot and 3 months tax.what a bargin,and a great price too,just under 2,grand.i had bad bad credit history ,due to my break...
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AVOID ... like the plague

Bob what, Leigh

2 months ago

 
 
 
 
 
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ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE... returned my car to them after losing my job. Thats when they turned nasty... REALLY nasty.
They constantly harassed my wife at work until she cried, claiming we owed them money !! Then they phoned/harassed my neighbour who is 83, this happened in 2010 and is still going on now - after 2 years !!
They constantly phone my new...
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Loan Review for First Response Finance

cant complain

Ray, Borehamwood

2 weeks ago

 
 
 
 
 
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used them twice and about to use them again no probs,very helpful and efficient,apr bit high but thats down to me cause of my credit rating but having said that they got me out of trouble when i used them first time and the vehicle broke down they contacted the dealer and the car was put right at no cost.so well done first response the name says it all.

Loan Review for First Response Finance

very good

Julie, Staffordshire

1 month ago

 
 
 
 
 
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i used first response 2 years ago very helpful i would and have recomended them .

Loan Review for First Response Finance

very good finance company

Ian, West midlands

1 month ago

 
 
 
 
 
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i have had sketchy credit history, after approaching several dealers,i was put through to first response, within 1 hour i had the funds and picked up the car the following day after organising the insurance, excellent service, will deal with them again...

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Contact Details

Address

First Response Finance Ltd, Chetwynd Business Park, 5 Regan Way, NG9 6RZ

Telephone Number

0844 873 0809

Fax Number

0844 854 0000

Email Address

statements@frfl.co.uk

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