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Loans For Bad Credit

Hi,
I have a very bad credit rating and find myself in a situation were i have a few big expenses coming up in April and need to get a loan for £500-£1000. I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a company who may be able to help. I would prefer it not to be a guarantor loan. Anyone know any companies who help bad credit ratings.
Gerryjo1984

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  • Peelerfart
    Peelerfart Posts: 2,177 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Are you prepared to pay through the nose in interest charges ?
    Space available for rent
  • _Andy_
    _Andy_ Posts: 11,150 Forumite
    Have you tried using the search facility?
  • Peelerfart wrote: »
    Are you prepared to pay through the nose in interest charges ?

    Unfortunately not in a position to be fussy.
  • KingElvis
    KingElvis Posts: 4,100 Forumite
    You'll not find anything even approaching a loan in the present. You'll find brokers, crooks, payday loan sharks and pain.

    People who could've helped in the past like Welcome etc are all now desperate to claw back the funds they lent out.
    "We want the finest wines available to humanity, we want them here, and we want them now!"
  • fozmcfc
    fozmcfc Posts: 3,098 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker PPI Party Pooper Debt-free and Proud!
    The only people who might lend would be doorstep lenders, but the interest rate is sky high, so I would suggest selling stuff, borrowing from family before them.

    The link below is to a reputable site, where you can check if any lenders operate in your area.

    http://www.lenderscompared.org.uk/

    Normally payment is weekly.

    If you have a severe cashflow problem in addition to bad credit, then you should consider whether the repayments are even doable.

    Really do think carefully before even considering them and maybe look at the debt free wanabee board if you are struggling in general.
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