MBA loan

If you're taking an MBA course approved by the Association of Masters in Business Administration (AMBA), you can take advantage of our preferential interest rates, on an MBA loan, which could help with your expenses.

With an MBA loan you can borrow up to two-thirds of your gross annual pre-course salary plus course fees (less grants) 1 and you:

  • can have up to seven years to repay a loan up to £20,000 1
  • can have up to ten years to repay a loan over £20,000
  • can borrow up to £10,000 if you're a distance learner 2
  • can start repaying your loan three months after course completion 3
  • can pay off your loan early or make additional lump sum repayments without penalty
  • don't need to be an existing customer to apply  4

View a summary of our MBA rates and charges.

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MBA loan rate


Typical APRFees
MBA loan 7.9% (variable)1% of loan amount, payable to AMBA

Please note: you need to be a UK resident graduate (and have spent at least 3 years in the UK), with a confirmed place on an MBA course approved by the AMBA and have at least two years' experience in industry or commerce. If you don't have a degree, you need to have had at least five years' experience.

1 Maximum term for distance learners is ten years. You need to contribute 20% of your total course fees from your own funds.
2 Part-time and distance learning students can borrow for course fees and study equipment only.
3 One month after drawdown, if you're a distance learner. If you're a full- or part-time student, repayment begins three months after course completion. If a repayment holiday is agreed, interest will continue to accrue during this period.
4 In order to take out an MBA loan, you'll need to open and maintain your main banking relationship with us. An arrangement fee of 1% of the value of your loan will be payable to the AMBA. This fee can be added to your loan or paid separately. Special conditions apply to part-time or distance learners. Please enquire for further details.

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