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Hello newbie here

I have a question, I am in receipt of a Teacher's pension payment every month as a Widower of a Teacher.

I want to use the approx £200/month to finance the repayments of a loan for £10,000, my credit rating is not the best any advice on the best companies?

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  • [Deleted User]
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    With that kind of income and a poor credit history, you won't be getting a 10k loan.

    Do you have any other income?

    Thanks
  • Of course, I have a full time job
  • DCFC79
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    Whats the apr of the loan ?

    Hard to give a list of companies for you to apply for as you might not even be able to get a loan.
  • [Deleted User]
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    herman1rg wrote: »
    Of course, I have a full time job

    Then the pension by itself is irrelevant. What is your income and why is your credit history poor?
  • Why is it irrelevant?
  • CLAPTON
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    herman1rg wrote: »
    Hello newbie here

    I have a question, I am in receipt of a Teacher's pension payment every month as a Widower of a Teacher.

    I want to use the approx £200/month to finance the repayments of a loan for £10,000, my credit rating is not the best any advice on the best companies?

    no, no one will give you a loan on the basis of 200ppm pension

    however, you may get a loan based on your total income and your credit records
  • DCFC79
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    Whats exactly on your credit file ?
  • [Deleted User]
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    herman1rg wrote: »
    Why is it irrelevant?

    Because credit is determined by total income (and credit files) not by a sub set of income.
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