Equifinance

pjay1892
pjay1892 Posts: 16 Forumite
Hi can anyone help me please

i took out a Equifinance loan of £10000 the term of this deal has now finished yet they are saying i still owe a staggering £6900 despite only being 6 months in arrears i find this staggering can anyone help if i should take this further.

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  • [Deleted User]
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    We can't say if its staggering or not as you haven't given any detail. However, it's almost certainly correct.

    You need to confirm it with the lender and agree a repayment plan.
  • molerat
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    The only thing staggering here is the % rates that Equifinance charge so highly likely it is correct.
  • Willing2Learn
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    molerat wrote: »
    The only thing staggering here is the % rates that Equifinance charge so highly likely it is correct.
    OMG, I didn't realise how much they charge. I too am staggered

    :eek::eek::eek:
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  • pjay1892
    pjay1892 Posts: 16 Forumite
    We can't say if its staggering or not as you haven't given any detail. However, it's almost certainly correct.

    You need to confirm it with the lender and agree a repayment plan.

    Hi thanks for your reply a payment plan is in place i just cant believe the excessive amount i have to repay despite the loan term finishing guess its just the worst company to take a loan out with
  • sourcrates
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    With second charge loans such as this, apart from the 37% they initially charge you in interest, there are other fees to pay as well, this will include a monthly fee for being in arrears, interest on your arrears, a fee for being in an arrangement, and any other fee included in your agreement that they can charge you.

    Being in arrears massively increases your debt, especially at that interest rate.
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  • pjay1892
    pjay1892 Posts: 16 Forumite
    sourcrates wrote: »
    With second charge loans such as this, apart from the 37% they initially charge you in interest, there are other fees to pay as well, this will include a monthly fee for being in arrears, interest on your arrears, a fee for being in an arrangement, and any other fee included in your agreement that they can charge you.

    Being in arrears massively increases your debt, especially at that interest rate.

    guess i am screwed and have to pay it really annoyed and disappointed i took this out !
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