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Best loan for those with bad credit rating

edited as I got the deal I was looking for, no issues with credit after all : )
2016 diet challenge 16lbs/42lbs lost

2014 MFW #114: £5000 overpayments made
2015 Savings Challenge #65: £6000 saved

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  • clarab_3
    clarab_3 Posts: 691 Forumite
    I want to borrow around £3500 for a car. I've just cleared off £6000 from my credit cards and I'm also paying back a £5000 bank loan at £100 a month. I earn £18000, but have just started this job so don't want to stretch my finances too far.

    I have a default on my credit rating from a phone bill, and have been unable to get a low APR loan thus far. Before I try anywhere else, I want to ask advice on any loan company who will likely lend to me? Are any better than others? I don't really want to go to these 'last ditch attempt' morning TV type loan companies. What kind of APR am I looking at? Does anyone have any advice on companies who lend to people with bad credit? (I'm not a homeowner)

    Thank you!

    I'd always go to your own bank frst as they probably know your finances beter than most and might be more inclined to keep you...
  • BONJOEY
    BONJOEY Posts: 819 Forumite
    good advice getmintedonline and welcome you both to mse xx
  • glad i read this i have been asking this question for weeks now and no one gave me a reply wellnow i have one thanks
    Make £11,000 in 2011 / ebay £600
  • Rusco
    Rusco Posts: 27 Forumite
    glad i read this i have been asking this question for weeks now and no one gave me a reply wellnow i have one thanks

    What did you go for in the end, apr and company?
  • If your looking for a car loan and have bad credit, you may want to go to http://www.getbadcreditcarloan.info/ where they have a list of companies that issue car loan to people with bad credit
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