Why a Secured Loan could be better than Remortgaging
Secured loans are growing faster than most forms of finance - and with good reason. They have plenty of advantages over the traditional remortgage. Here's why....
Read storyNeed a £250 loan? Here are some options
There are more options for borrowing a small cash sum than you might think. It's not just payday loans! Here we explore the options you may not be aware of....
Read storyYour rights if you’re being refused credit by companies
If you are being refused credit you're allowed by law to find out why, especially if your application was assessed automatically. Here's what to do....
Read storyAre you in “persistent credit card debt” like 6.3 million others in the UK?
If you have credit card debt and are making only the minimum monthly payment then you should welcome the rule changes the FCA is bringing in to help you....
Read storyWonga’s demise – an update on developments
Who should take over Wonga's debt book when it finally closes? There are those who fear it could be exploited which is why the C of E could get involved....
Read storyConsumer credit growth slowest for 3 years – what’s this telling us?
The growth in consumer credit has slowed notably but what's driving it? Do the reasons predict some sort of significant problem ahead for the UK economy?...
Read storyWhat can you do now that Wonga has gone bust?
Wonga has been driven into administration. If you're an existing borrower you still have to pay your debt, but what about if you need a new short term loan?...
Read storyIs the buoyant UK Car Finance market sustainable, or is it a bubble about to burst?
People are spending £1bn per month on car finance payments. Sales of new cars are pretty buoyant, but is the UK car market going to implode due to debt levels?...
Read storyAmigo Loans, the guarantor loan lender, floats on the Stock Market
The simple idea of helping people with credit problems to borrow has recently made its founder a billionaire! Here's all you need to know about Amigo Loans....
Read storyHow pressure is being kept up on Loan Sharks
300,000 people in the UK are in debt to loan sharks. Goverment and Police are continuing to weed them out, but there are legal alternatives you should use....
Read storyThe current state of the UK’s cashback credit cards market
It's tempting to automatically opt for a cashback credit card - why wouldn't you use a card which immediately gives you cash back when you spend? Well, there ar...
Read storyUnsecured lending is down but so too are secured loan default rates
The UK economy is cooling off. Its growth is slowing and interest rates have slowly started to rise. Consumers are cautious and so are lenders. Approvals for un...
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