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Unsecured Loans: Which is the best company to deal with

I wish to consolidate my loans and outstanding debt. I wish to borrow about £15k. My credit history is not very good. I can comfortably pay out £350-£400/month towards the loan. I am meeting my bills right now but have nothing left to survive on for the rest of the month. Please help. Can you recommend a company that is fair on interest and not a con etc..

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  • CLAPTON
    CLAPTON Posts: 41,865 Forumite
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    if you have a poor credit record then it's unlikely that any company will lend you 15k

    what do your credit record say
    how much is your current debt
    how much do you earn
  • My debt is close to 15k. Not sure what credit history says. Have few late payments on it and NO CCJs or defaults etc.

    I earn Net Income of 1460/month.
  • CLAPTON
    CLAPTON Posts: 41,865 Forumite
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    you seem to earn about 22k pa

    lenders would view your borrowing 15k as having a total debt of 30k ; even though you know you will be paying off the existing debts there is no guarentee that you will actually do so

    I would say there is zero chance of anyone lending you any more than your currentl (high ) level of debt on simple affordability grounds.

    it may be you could try to reduce the interest you are paying by piecemeal changes e.g. a 0% BT CC and transfer the highest APR debt there.

    you may wish to post over on the debt free wannabe board; lots of support and advice there
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