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Unsecured
Loans UK - Unsecured loans
are offered by financial institutions like banks and building societies.
Typically, personal loans are not available for business purposes or other non
personal uses such as buying a foreign property. Unsecured
personal loans are typically available for a range of different amounts and
repayment terms. The repayment term available may depend on the purpose
for which you require the loan, and may be restricted accordingly (e.g Loans
for holidays may be restricted to a 12 or 24 month term). They are not secured
against property or other assets. The amount available usually
ranges from �500 to �25,000 over a term of 6 months to 10 years. The
amount of money borrowed is subject to interest charges, which will be quoted
as a percentage. This rate is known as the Annual Percentage Rate (A.P.R). As
a general guide, it is advisable to compare the A.P.Rs of different products
as this will help you to determine how competitive they are.
The way lenders
quote interest rates varies. A fixed interest rate will stay the same
throughout the term of your loan, regardless of any changes in the bank base
rate. If the rate offered is a variable rate, it may rise or fall in line with
any base rate changes during the term. When lenders quote their APRs they will
state whether these are "typical" or whether they are set at one rate for all
successful applicants, regardless of the risk they present. The typical rate
is a rate that is offered to over 50% of successful applicants, and the exact
rate offered to you will depend on your personal circumstances, the amount and
term of the loan along with the credit assessment procedures.
Personal loans
are repayable monthly. The lender may permit over-payments and lump sum
payments, which allow you to clear the loan over a shorter term than that
agreed at the outset. It is important to remember that some lenders will
charge you a penalty for repaying your loan early - this can be up to 2
month's interest. Lenders may offer "payment breaks" or "repayment holidays"
as part of their personal loan package and these allow you to take a break
from your repayments at the beginning of the loan or at any agreed point
during the term. Interest may still accrue on the balance outstanding so the
exact terms should always be verified with the lender.
Lenders will
also use credit reference agencies to obtain information about you. They
provide a detailed analysis of your financial position. In particular, they
provide details of county court judgements, defaults and any existing credit
agreements, along with information relating to the electoral roll and your
past credit history. If you are refused a personal loan or wish to make
enquiries concerning your own credit file, you can apply to the credit
reference agencies for a copy of your credit file.
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