Welcome to loans in the Baltic!

iCAT is a free service for finding and comparing credit companies in Baltic countries. iCAT is a directory of credit companies in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia that provide online: quick loans, short-term loans, consumer loans, refinancing, mortgage loans, business loans, long-term loans and car loans. The iCAT catalog will help you choose a credit company by comparing loan offers, for each credit company we indicate interest rates, exampls of loans cost and age limits, as well as the minimum and maximum loan amount, minimum and maximum loan term. Independent ratings from credit companies are also available. On the site you can create a rating of credit companies and post reviews.

Why iCAT is better?

Benefits!
- the service is completely free
- service is completely independent
- we do not need your personal data
- daily update of information
Wide choose!
- a large selection of loan types
- a large selection of credit companies
- extensive geography of offers
- lots of useful information
Information!
- description of loan offers
- examples of the cost of loans
- translation into national languages
- comparison of loan offers
Our services are completely free, we do not take any commissions from visitors. We do not need your personal data, we do not have a registration form. The iCAT service is completely independent, we do not belong to any financial company. We do not have agreements with credit companies. This distinguishes us from other sites that can only compare offers from certain credit companies. We constantly monitor all changes in the offers of credit companies so that the information on the site is always accurate and fair, more details on the page "About us".

Loan calculator

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of any loan: enter the amount, the term in months and the annual percentage rate (APR), and you will see the monthly payment and the total amount to repay. This makes it easy to check any lender’s offer. Lender cards in our catalogue show a range of rates; the exact rate depends on your circumstances and is given in the lender’s personal offer. When comparing loans, always compare the APR rather than the nominal interest rate: the APR also includes fees and other compulsory costs.

Even a few percentage points make a noticeable difference. A loan of €3,000 over 18 months at 15% costs about €187 a month and €3,369 in total; at 25% the payment rises to about €202 and the total to €3,628 — some €260 more for the same money. A longer term lowers the monthly payment but increases the total cost, so choose the shortest term you can comfortably afford. The result is an estimate: the lender’s contract and its standard information sheet always show the exact figures.

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Top 5 credit companies

Credits companies are sorted on the number of successfully executed loans, according to the rating. Sorting is performed in the middle of each month.

Requirements for getting a loan

Requirements differ from lender to lender and from country to country, but most online lenders in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia ask for broadly the same things. Before applying, check that you meet the basic conditions below — this saves time and avoids unnecessary refusals, which can also be recorded in credit bureau databases.

- you must be of legal age; the minimum and maximum age differ from lender to lender and are shown in each lender card;
- you must be a citizen or hold a residence permit in the country where you apply; some lenders also require you to have lived there for a minimum period;
- you need a bank account in that country: in most cases your identity is confirmed through online banking;
- some lenders ask for a mobile phone number registered in the country;
- to sign the contract remotely, you need an electronic signature or online banking login;
- you need an email address;
- you need a regular, verifiable income;
- you should not have unpaid debts in a debtor register, although some lenders accept applicants with existing debts.

Every lender also checks your creditworthiness: income, existing loans and payment history. In Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia lenders use credit bureau data and are required by law to lend responsibly, so a positive decision is never guaranteed. Each lender card in our catalogue lists the age limits, amounts and terms of that company, which helps you choose offers that fit your situation before you apply.

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