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Secured loans
I recently passed my motorcycle test and sold my old bike to pay for the training and test.
I am now of course without transport and only have a small amount put away as saving towards a bike.
I have a poor credit history from student days, so an overdraft extension or credit card is not an option.
I was wondering are secured loans less strict in terms of history than other forms of lending?
I only need to borrow £1000 which I can pay off at around £100 per month.
I am now of course without transport and only have a small amount put away as saving towards a bike.
I have a poor credit history from student days, so an overdraft extension or credit card is not an option.
I was wondering are secured loans less strict in terms of history than other forms of lending?
I only need to borrow £1000 which I can pay off at around £100 per month.
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You won't get a secured loan for a grand.
It's not worth the time and effort and would you have security to provide anyway?
The only way forward as I see it is for someone to stand as guarantor for you.0 -
I only need to borrow £1000 which I can pay off at around £100 per month.
They'll try and tie you into 5 years minimum and have horrendous early settlement charges. I need a car for my work and get £350 a month on top of my salary to pay for one. Asked at Loans.co.uk for a quote for a £8K loan over 3 years. They said I would only be accepted for a 5 years loan secured incorporating all my other debts into it. Total cost with interest? £29,000!!!! :eek:
Avoid a secured loan at all costs.Almost debt-free, but certainly even with the Banks!0
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