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How installment loans through CashGo work

You apply once. We match your application with lenders in our network, and the lender takes it from there.

  1. Apply once

    Fill out one application. It takes a few minutes, works on any phone, and doesn't commit you to a loan.

  2. Get matched and verify your bank

    We send your application to partner lenders. A lender reviewing it will ask you to verify your bank with Instant Banking Verification (IBV). You don't need to upload ID or other documents.

  3. Sign with your lender

    If a lender approves you, it contacts you directly and sends its electronic contract. Funds are deposited once you sign, often the same day.

Who can apply for an installment loan

  • 18 or older
  • Full-time job, or steady self-employed income
  • Not in bankruptcy
  • Canadian citizen

Why lenders look at your bank

IBV gives a lender a read-only copy of your recent bank transactions. It can't see your password or move money.

Lenders typically review about three months of transactions to make sure the payments fit your budget. Because the decision rests on your income and spending as well as your credit score, people with bad credit can still be approved.

Installment loan rates, fees and terms

Each lender sets its own rate and fees, based on the risk of your application. These terms are typical of what most lenders in our network offer.

Loan amounts$300 to $3,000
Annual percentage rate (APR)22% to 32%
Repayment period90 to 120 days
Payment scheduleWeekly, every 2 weeks, twice a month or monthly, based on your pay
Membership feesMay apply, and are included in the cost your lender shows you
Returned or rescheduled paymentsFees set by your lender, listed in your contract

Typical terms, last reviewed November 2026.

Before you sign, your lender must show you the full cost of borrowing: the rate, every fee, and the total you'll repay. Read it, and ask your lender about anything that isn't clear. The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada explains what high-cost loans can cost and your rights.

Representative example

A $300 loan at 32% APR over 98 days is repaid in 7 payments of about $44.99, every two weeks.

Total repaid: $314.93, of which $14.93 is the cost of borrowing.

Estimate your own payments

If you can't make a payment

Contact your lender before the payment is due. Most lenders can move a payment to the end of your schedule or set up a payment plan. Their rules and fees for this are in your contract.

Loans that aren't repaid can be reported to Equifax and other credit bureaus, which hurts your credit score.

Borrow responsibly

Having several installment or payday loans at the same time can damage your finances. If you already have more than one, ask about a consolidation loan, or talk to a free credit counsellor. The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada also has guidance on managing debt.

How your information is handled

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