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Banks Perspective on Payday Loans

Hi All,

Just after a few opinions here.

Right, Recently I moved across the country for work, My new role offers much better salary, bonus, overtime and career progression.

During the move I have a few financial issues, This was due to moving apartment, Paying off my old company for training and also I had to buy a new car to get to work as my old car broke down at exactly the time I wanted it to :(

Due to this I had to use my overdraft £2640, Take out a new HP loan for a car £7500 and unfortunately had to take out a payday loan with Wonga £800

I am happy to pay this back however, Me and my fiance have to leave our current accommodation and once again need fees to pay for a new place. My wage is fine to pay for fees on a one off but not with a Wonga loan.

I earn about £2320 a month after Tax.

Today I have a meeting at the bank and want to try and get a consolidation loan to cover all of this (possibly not the HP) I used to have a good credit profile but because I am not on the electoral role here yet (still going though) and I am only 25, My credit shows up at 640 (with 1 late payment to O2 2 months ago). I have applied for a Loan with a different Bank but have been declined.

I am wondering how Banks stand on this, What are the chances of getting the consolidation loan, If I cant... I may have to leave my work as I have nowhere else to go but back across the country to my parents and the work is not commutable.

If anyone has any advice on this situation or anything I can do to persuade that I can pay the consolidation loan off, even if it is at a higher rate.

And yes, I know about Payday Loans, I am usually very very good with my money, but sometimes we all get into a pickle.

Thanks for any help.

Comments

  • gizmo111
    gizmo111 Posts: 2,672 Forumite
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    Wonga seem to be one of the best in arranging payment plans - talk to them.
    Mama read so much about the dangers of drinking alcohol and eating chocolate that she immediately gave up reading.
  • Duk
    Duk Posts: 117 Forumite
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    Would that Not mean defaulting on the original credit agreement and making my credit history worst?
  • gizmo111
    gizmo111 Posts: 2,672 Forumite
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    Duk wrote: »
    Would that Not mean defaulting on the original credit agreement and making my credit history worst?

    Yes it would but it is surely better than leaving your job??
    Mama read so much about the dangers of drinking alcohol and eating chocolate that she immediately gave up reading.
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