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going to my own bank for advice?

Ali.Rosen
Ali.Rosen Posts: 40 Forumite
Hi I just wondered if someone could advise me..

Due to having to move for a new job i'm wanted to consolidate my finances. They are in a bit of a mess ie, i have a cahoot loan and the apr is 14.9%.. so this would be a good thing to do this i think.

It all adds up to around 12,000.

I applied for a few too many loans a while back and they are showing as red on my annualcreditreport so i'm abit scared to apply again. (didn't realise it affects your scoring by applying)

I really really could do with sorting this before I move as i know i'll end up in trouble if I don't. The thing is when you phone a call centre they are just putting details into a computer they don't know any of my circumstances so i was wondered if someone at my own bank (halifax) or any others would be able to help me?

Would i be wasting my time and might aswell just phone northern rock?

I know the advice would be wait a few more months and check my credit report again, but in this case I can't as i'm moving this month and going to really really struggle otherwise.

any advice would be much appreciated.

Alison.

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  • Ali.Rosen
    Ali.Rosen Posts: 40 Forumite
    now i'm feeling really down.. i just applied for the northern rock loan 8000 and it got declined straight away.

    i know people will say stop applying but is there anything i can do. please give me some advice so i can have a day without worry.
  • jonesMUFCforever
    jonesMUFCforever Posts: 28,898 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Make a SOA showing all income and expenditure and post it on the Debt Free Wannabee board.
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