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Bank loan in temporary employment
I want to extend my hsbc bank loan so I can change my cat but they mentioned on the phone that I have to be in permanent employment .
I am in a temporary job until June, when it will be renewed for another year.
I have other income from tax credits and a second job which is on a zero hours contract (both jobs with nhs)
Do you think my chances of getting the loan - I want £8000 is zero ?
I am in a temporary job until June, when it will be renewed for another year.
I have other income from tax credits and a second job which is on a zero hours contract (both jobs with nhs)
Do you think my chances of getting the loan - I want £8000 is zero ?
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You want to borrow £8k to buy a CAT? Good grief !0
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I am guessing car.0
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yes a car !!!!0
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Stick with your old car or buy something cheaper.Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...0
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Cats are cheaper to run than cars. Get a cat!0
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I already have a cat

I could buy a different car, but the one that best fits my requirements would need the loan.
I would rather take a bank loan than car finance as it is much cheaper.
Just a bit gutted if I can't do it because of my contract.0 -
try zopa. might have some success0
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glentoran99 wrote: »try zopa. might have some success
Thank you
I have never heard of them but just looking at their website
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