If you need to get a fast secured loan, live in the United Kingdom and want to be sure you get the best interest rate you can, then going directly to a lending institution is probably not your best bet.

Instead, get online and use the services of a loan comparison site to find out which lending institutions in the UK are currently offering a fast secured loan at a low interest rate.

What is a loan comparison site? -- Just like it sounds, a loan comparison site allows you to compare secured loans from many different loan institutions, and find out which of those available is currently the best one for you.

It takes just minutes to use a typical site, yet the information you will get from it is invaluable when it comes to saving money with the right fast secured loan.

How to use the site -- Most of the sites are set up the same way in that you simply key in some basic personal information. This includes the amount of the loan you need, how many years you want for the repayment period, and if you already have a mortgage on your home. If you do, the site will also want to know how much that mortgage is for, and how many years you still have left on the repayment term.

Once all the information is input into the system, you can then find out which of the many lending institutions they cover is currently offering the lowest interest rate.

Applying for a fast secured loan -- You can also apply for a loan quickly directly through the loan comparison site. Complete the application form they give you and submit it. Then wait for a loan officer to contact you with an offer for a loan.