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help halifax loan-can i pay less?

i got halifax loan £4000 last june over 3 year £142 a mth
15.7% apr
total repayment £5087.52

i would love to pay less each month
can i somehow swap my loan to another lender and save money?
x

Comments

  • _Andy_
    _Andy_ Posts: 11,150 Forumite
    Yes - take a loan with another company on a better APR, possibly extend the term, and pay this one off
  • DavidHM
    DavidHM Posts: 481 Forumite
    You need to find out from Halifax how much you now owe.

    You probably owe about £3,000, which would be £133.26 per month over two years with Northern Rock - but only if you qualify for their best rate.
    Debt at highest: September 2003 - £26,350 :eek:
    Debt now: £14,100 :rolleyes:
    Debt free day: October 2008 :beer:
  • WH39
    WH39 Posts: 32 Forumite
    check t&c it will let you know what it will cost you to settle the loan early as most loans are front loaned with interest. write to bank and request a settlement figure before arranging settlement.
  • regularsaver1
    regularsaver1 Posts: 4,930 Forumite
    If you repay early there are 2 months interest penalty

    at the beginning you didn't pay a payment for 2 months
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