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Low interest loan and low monthly payment

Panda12
Panda12 Posts: 1 Newbie
Hi,

I hope someone can help me.
I took out a loan for around £13.5k to do a property course which has an interest rate of 20.9%.

I am struggling to pay £295 as a monthly payment. I am now at £10k.

Is it wise to take out another £10k loan with a low interest rate and low monthly payments and use it to pay off the original or should I just carry on paying off the original loan.
If this is possible is there anywhere that will loan this much with a low interest rate and low monthly payments.

Thank you

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 35,383 Forumite
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    If you could get a loan at a lower rate, then it wold make sense to pay off the first.

    However, if you're struggling with a £295 monthly payment, you're almost certainly going to fail on affordability in getting another £10k.

    Your existing rate also suggests you;re already seen as a high risk customer.

    Visit the DFW board for advice on cutting costs instead.
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,644 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I agree with previous advice, you will be very lucky to get another loan at a cheaper rate. Got any family who could help out, maybe take out a loan at a cheaper rate to pay your loan off and then you pay your family off ?

    Increase your income or cut your spending to a bare minimum.
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