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Help need small loan after berevement
Hi MSE
Could someone advice me plz ,i need a small loan of £500 as my father inlaw
died suddenly.With christmas opon us i have nothing spare,already have bank loan
and overdraft used up,i need something thats not going to high interest,money is needed just to get funeral clothes and just so we have something and not have to worry about not having money.
Could someone advice me plz ,i need a small loan of £500 as my father inlaw
died suddenly.With christmas opon us i have nothing spare,already have bank loan
and overdraft used up,i need something thats not going to high interest,money is needed just to get funeral clothes and just so we have something and not have to worry about not having money.
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Is there a family member you could approach for something short term?
Its a bit difficult to suggest anything when you dont give your circumstances. If you are on income support or other certain benefits you could apply to them for a loan for funeral clothing perhaps.0 -
simpywimpy wrote: »Is there a family member you could approach for something short term?
Its a bit difficult to suggest anything when you dont give your circumstances. If you are on income support or other certain benefits you could apply to them for a loan for funeral clothing perhaps.
sorry i work and get tax credits
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Did your father in law leave a will, and are you the executor - and is there any money/savings in his estate ?
Banks can release a certain amount of cash from the estate to the executor to pay for funeral expenses before any formal probate process is undertaken.0 -
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thx for replies,but i need the loan for personal things like buy shoes for kids and shirts ect,flowers and just so i got money there if needed and be able to offer to
help with buying things if you get what i mean.0 -
The Social Fund is not just for claimants. If you have an emergency and are unable to borrow and you have the means to repay they may well help."If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools"
Extract from "If" by Rudyard Kipling0 -
I don't think there are many places that you would get a loan of £500 at a low APR. The small loans are normally the dearest.
If it is just to get clothes to wear to the funeral, surely a family member could help out.In spite of the cost of living, it’s still popular :eek:0 -
If you can't get a loan, there are things you can do for funeral clothes.
Men's basic black suit from George at Asda = £25
Most kids have black trousers/skirts for school anyway, but if not Asda also do black school trousers between £2-4
A packet of black Dylon dye will set you back about £3 if worst comes to worst.“Don't do it! Stay away from your potential. You'll mess it up, it's potential, leave it. Anyway, it's like your bank balance - you always have a lot less than you think.”
― Dylan Moran0 -
thx for the advice 0
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