Share Whether a new year goal is to clear debts or to make home improvements, many consumers will be looking to take out a personal loan this January to fund their 2021 goal. But research carried out by Moneyfacts.co.uk has found that the average rate on borrowing a small sum of £3,000 has increased year-on-year, so this may not be the best option for consumers looking for the most cost-efficient way to borrow money. The research has found that the average personal loan rate on sums of £3,000 has increased from 14.6% a year ago to 15.4% today. Saying this, consumers looking to borrow through a personal loan should compare deals on our personal loan chart as there are deals offering much lower rates when borrowing £3,000 over a three-year period.