Fairstone Financial Inc. Reviews 1,796

TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Evaluating 720 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Many customers found the staff to be friendly, professional, and patient, providing great communication throughout the process. The service was often described as easy, fast, and efficient, with many appreciating the smooth progression of their loan applications. Reviewers also highlighted the helpfulness of customer service, noting their support in difficult times and their ability to resolve issues effectively. However, some people were dissatisfied with the high interest rates, feeling that the loans were too costly and made it difficult to reduce the principal balance. A few other people also felt that the initial process of checking credit without a detailed discussion of their financial situation was a drawback. There were also occasional mentions of issues with online services and customer service representatives not being helpful or providing misleading information.

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Staff

People report positive experiences with staff, often describing them as friendly, helpful, and professional.... See more

Service

Customers had positive experiences with service, often highlighting the quick, stress-free, and respectful... See more

Payment

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Customer service

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Price

Consumers express significant dissatisfaction with the pricing, primarily due to high interest rates that... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I took a $5,000 personal loan from Fairstone to cover urgent expenses. The application was fast and staff were friendly, with funds in my account quickly—great for emergencies

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Friendly staff and offered me a slightly lower interest rate than other places .

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I applied early morning, I was contacted at 9:30am. Followed their advice in giving my information required. Gave them permission to check my credit. I was approved. I was given a loan and consoli... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

To be absolutely fair. The process was incredibly easy and fast but it wasn't cheap. 34.99 % interest is enough to deter anyone. Unless you really need this service be sure what your getting into. Oth... See more

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Company details

  1. Financial Institution
  2. Alternative Financial Service
  3. Car Finance and Loan Company
  4. Mortgage Lender

Written by the company

Fairstone Financial Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fairstone Bank of Canada. Together, the companies form a leading Canadian consumer lending group, offering credit cards and rewards programs, point-of-sale financing through merchant partners, automobile financing via dealerships, and unsecured and secured personal loans and mortgages online and at over 240 Fairstone branches coast to coast. -- La Financière Fairstone inc. est une filiale en propriété exclusive de la Banque Fairstone du Canada. Ensemble, les sociétés forment un important groupe canadien de prêts à la consommaton, offrant des cartes de crédit et des programmes de récompenses, du financement aux points de vente par l’intermédiaire de commerçants partenaires, du financement automobile par l’entremise de concessionnaires, ainsi que des prêts personnels et des hypothèques garantis et non garantis, tant en ligne que dans plus de 240 succursales Financière Fairstone partout au pays.


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3.8

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had the absolute pleasure of working…

We had the absolute pleasure of working with George and the staff at Fairstone in Windsor they were amazing and very very personable we absolutely do business with them again highly recommend things were simple and fast the only downfall is their office is like a closet but don’t let that deter you from their capabilities thanks for all your help guys look forward to working with you again next time we need a bridge ❤️

27 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing

The ladies at the Trenton branch are exceptional, always going above and beyond especially their manager there, always so pleasant, very straight to the point, tells you how it is!

17 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff on Guelph

The staff on Guelph, Ontario stays beyond their time just to accommodate my loan that was on process during that time..I would like to thank them for their help..

25 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The Brampton branch, lacks work ethic

The Brampton branch, especially the Indian woman who works there, lacks work ethic. She was nice until you sign the contract; after a few days, you realise she added an extra “benefit” you never asked for or even knew was there—an unexpected $700 mistake.

23 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Financial relief

Not enough Stars 🤩 professional courteous, knowledgeable!, patient , helpful service!!
Thank you Sara L. for all that you have done for me! ❤️

27 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Application Was Smooth

Application was smooth. No hazzle. I was conditionally approved for more than I was applying for in just few minutes. Faster processing than I was expecting. Thanks Fairstone!

25 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

PREDATORY LENDER.

PREDATORY LENDER.
Filled out online quote for a load consolidation.
they "Approved" me for $7500.00. Payment $185.00 semi monthly. ($370.00 month) for 60 months.
$22,200.00 repayment over the 60 months. That works out to about 55% interest. which they conveniently don't disclose with your quote.

26 March 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Fairstone Financial Inc.

Hi Shane,

We hear your concerns about loan costs. The total amount repaid over time isn’t the same as the annual interest rate (APR), which is how interest is disclosed and calculated.

Our rates (which are 19.99%-34.99%) are higher than traditional banks because we provide credit to customers who typically can’t access bank or credit‑union financing due to their credit profile. Through our ability‑to‑pay approach, we work to offer access to credit from a responsible Canadian lender to a broader range of borrowers.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible service they have denied me…

Terrible service they have denied me loans for a TV at best buy so I am now paying 5 times the money for a TV through a high interest rate! I never miss payments they are very stupid people I'm a very good customer and I always pay

26 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor customer service experience…

Very poor customer service experience with Fairstone Bank (Walmart Rewards Mastercard).
Starting February 15, 2026, after a legitimate large purchase at the Apple Store, my card was blocked without any notification. I had to make multiple calls, wait for long periods, and repeat the same verification process several times.

I was promised my card would be reactivated within 10–20 minutes, but it remained blocked for days. Only after calling again was the issue resolved. I was also unable to reach a supervisor despite requesting escalation.

I submitted a formal complaint to the Customer Advocacy Office, but have not received any response.

This experience was frustrating, time-consuming, and stressful. As a customer of over 5 years, I expected much better service. Unfortunately, this has been one of the worst customer service experiences I have had in Canada. A very disappointing experience.

15 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

4 time loan Customer

Ok. If you're going to read a review, read this one. I have done a loan with Fairstone 4 times and even paid off my wife's loan. They are good people and a good service IF you pay attention to what they tell you. Yes the interest rate is high. Thats how they afford to give you your loan and why you get approved. YOU have to pay off more than your monthly payment to make a dent. This type of loan is best to combine multiple things you owe into one bill BUT again you have to do your part and not miss a payment and pay extra to pay it down better.
Here's a smart question to ask: What is my daily interest rate? If they say its $10 that means $300 per month in interest alone. So if you pay them $500 per month, $200 goes to the loan. As you pay it down, that interest goes down too. Get it? Be smart about your loans. They're not a bunch of scammers; its just most likely that you saw $$$ and didnt care to think how the process works or how they make money aka you're stupid. Anywho thanks Fairstone for the loans. Im free now thanks to you and I think one of these days im gonna pop by the portage office to drop off a pizza.

19 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Harassing me by sending mail to me..

Harassing me by sending mail to me all the tenants and past tenants continually without a stop. Our mailbox floods with spam mail by them . We never provided our info to them. How they find our info is something worth knowing. They dont have even email to formally contact them and complaint

UPDATE: based on the answer of the company I NEVER provided consent to share my name and address with third-party companies like them.
Of course, I want to be removed from the mailing list I never consented to be added to. I will call 888-243-6639 to be removed, but I also want to remove the previous owners of the home and/or tenants that I receive mail from, such as Fairstone Financial, all the time.

18 March 2026
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Reply from Fairstone Financial Inc.

Hi mark,

We get mailing lists from a variety of list vendors. These vendors provide information found in the public domain, such as public telephone directories, as well as third-party information obtained through sources like online websites, companies that do surveys in shopping malls, contest entries, and retail partners. The list vendors receive the individual’s consent to share the names and addresses with third party companies like us.

If you’d like to be removed from our mailing list, please contact your local branch or call 888-243-6639.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rushabh Shah & Manager at Barton St

Rushabh Shah & Manager at Barton St. E. Hamilton location were thorough & persistent in helping to get me a new loan with Fairstone-both excellent in what they do! Highly recommended & will use again in future!!!

18 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

800 Mathson Blvd. / Mavis

800 Mathson Blvd., Mississauga location
I am very disappointed with the customer service. I borrow money 6.000. Twice a year I was asking what my interest rate and the balance were. The young girl at the front desk is not happy to help me. I asked the manager or the supervisor can I speak to? She’s not allowed me to talk to the supervisor.

18 March 2026
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Reply from Fairstone Financial Inc.

Hi adal,

We’re sorry to hear about your experience at our Mississauga location and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Access to clear information and respectful customer service is important to us, and we’re concerned to hear about your difficulty getting assistance or speaking with a supervisor.

For privacy reasons, we’re not able to review account details publicly, but we encourage you to contact our Customer Care team at 866‑915‑9423 so your concerns can be looked into directly.

Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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