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need loan but on income support

I was on IS until late last year when I got increased hours at work. My hours dropped back below 16 a week in April so had to go back on IS. Have been hit with a massive bill to repair to my car. Can't get a budgeting loan, can't increase my overdraft further - any idea where I could turn to for a loan that isn't a complete rip off? PS loan parent, two kids, rural area, disabled relative so really really need to make my little car carry on for longer...

any helpful suggestions gratefully appreciated, thanks

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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    Why can you not get a Budgeting Loan?
    Gone ... or have I?
  • From what I have been told - and please tell me if you think this is wrong - I have to have been on IS for 26 weeks before I can get budgeting loan and I've only been back on it since April...
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