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Some advice please

Hi guys/girls

Ive had a quick read through the forum and now ready to ask a few questions.
Im in need of a loan - to clear off my other loans/credit cards - to have a fresh start.
I have bad credit - needless to say I need around 10k to clear off everything.
Ive taken a look at a few companys and need your advice if you have had any dealings with them.
I work part time (with over time) with Hampshire council, im 26 and have a child of 5.
I refuse to pay an upfront fee (Yes loans Ive read on here is bad I see?)
I have -

Easy Money Lender

Loan 'N' Go

Ive had a loan from my bank last year, and Ive managed to pay that off all ok - how ever I keep getting refused for a larger one.

Am desprated to start all over and get everything paid off - so I have one monthly out going.,
Most of my debts are with Payplan now but I want to get rid of them all.
With Payplan - because I joined them back in 2005 - after a year I come off the 'plan' as I was able to afford the normal repayments - then lost my job within a year - I have since gone back onto Payplan but the banks are refusing to freeze interest.

Any ideas/help which bad credit loans I could look into???

Many thanks for your replys.

Comments

  • Hi Louise, welcome to the forum - YES loans are def a no go - I went with them before LBM and they are a bunch of cowboys, said I could have a 12,000 loan took set up fee off me and then couldnt get hold of them again - managed to get my set up fee back eventually. If only i knew then what i know now eh?

    Also are you sure you need to get another loan, have you posted SOA to see if anyone can help you xxx
    :j6 debts cleared since joining MSE:j
    :eek: Remaining debts... Very / Halifax Loan/ A&L / Virgin cc / Lloyds / Sister :eek:
    :smileyheaGetting Married 04.12.10 - The MSE way :smileyhea
    :dance: Making this house a home :dance:
  • Hi SOA ?? Sorry am new to all the forum short talk and have no idea lol

    Thanks for your advice on the Loan n Go tho!
  • To be honest, if you are with payplan you shouldn't be trying to get more credit. I know it can be difficult dealing with multiple creditors but that would be better than getting even deeper in debt.
    Ebay challenge 2010 - £525
    :idea:August 2009: Debt _pale_: [STRIKE]£55895.56[/STRIKE] £43069.65 - £12825.91 paid off so far (23%)
    Council Tax Arrears Paid £6023.67/£6581.64 (92%) :j
    2009 (5 months) £5753.53 paid / 2010 £7072.38 paid so far
  • Sorry! SOA is 'statement of affairs' and you can find it here...

    http://www.makesenseofcards.com/soacalc.html xxx

    if you fill it in as honestly as you can and post it up people will comment on it. I know it seems like a good idea to consolidate all loans into one however general impression I get from the site is that it can put you in a worse position - i have several creditors (see my signature) however since joining the site have been able to manage them effectively - hope this helps xx
    :j6 debts cleared since joining MSE:j
    :eek: Remaining debts... Very / Halifax Loan/ A&L / Virgin cc / Lloyds / Sister :eek:
    :smileyheaGetting Married 04.12.10 - The MSE way :smileyhea
    :dance: Making this house a home :dance:
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