home
/ blog
/ Better Borrowing

Better Borrowing

Why Provident is closing its doorstep loan business. What’s next?

After 140 years Provident is closing its doorstep loan business. This decision follows business mistakes it has made and compensation claims....

Read story

Amanda Gillam 9th August, 2021

Key differences between a Line of Credit, Bank Overdraft, Credit Card and Payday Loan

If you need short term credit to help balance your budget then there is a range of options. Compare them to help you make the right choice....

Read story

Amanda Gillam 15th July, 2021

Is this the end for guarantor loans?

Over the last decade guarantor loans have moved from being a niche to a mainstream loan. Now they are appear to be in decline, but why?...

Read story

Amanda Gillam 2nd July, 2021

How to Choose the Best Car Finance

The majority of new or newish cars are bought on finance. But how do you work out if PCP, HP or contract hire is best for you? Here's how....

Read story

Amanda Gillam 14th June, 2021

How To Get A Great Secured Loan Deal

Secured loans aren't as well known as remortgages. Yet they are a great alternative. Here's how to get the best secured loan deals....

Read story

Alex Hartley 1st June, 2021

Every homeowner remortgages: Here’s why and how to do it.

If you own your home you owe it to your finances to occasionally check your mortgage to see whether you should remortgage to a better deal....

Read story

Alex Hartley 17th May, 2021

What are the Pros and Cons of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Finance?

Klarna, Clearpay & Laybuy have driven massive growth in the UK's 'buy now, pay later' market. But could you live to regret using this credit?...

Read story

Amanda Gillam 22nd April, 2021

The Success of the Illegal Money Lending Team

The Illegal Money Lending Team is an unsung success. They target loan sharks and help protect all of us from their illegal practices....

Read story

Alex Hartley 16th November, 2020

The strong growth of guarantor loans continues

The popularity of guarantor loans continues to grow but the threat of regulation looms large. What does this mean for the industry in 2020 and beyond?...

Read story

Alex Hartley 11th October, 2020

Is the PCP deal on your car ripping you off?

PCP is an incredibly popular way to get a new car. But issues are starting to emerge and some finance is actually ripping off customers....

Read story

Alex Hartley 3rd August, 2020

Is regulation for guarantor loans going to increase?

As guarantor loans have more become popular the number of complaints has risen. Is more regulation required or simply better clarity about how guarantor loans w...

Read story

Alex Hartley 22nd June, 2020