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money going through probate can I borrow?

we have been left some money, but as its going to go through probate its going to take a while can we borrow a small amount from the bank? like a loan i suppose but then pay it back would this mean a high interest, its just to see us through while we wait, anyone know.

Thanks

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  • Night-owl_6
    Night-owl_6 Posts: 858 Forumite
    beck wrote: »
    we have been left some money, but as its going to go through probate its going to take a while can we borrow a small amount from the bank? like a loan i suppose but then pay it back would this mean a high interest, its just to see us through while we wait, anyone know.

    Thanks


    You could but if you do this you want a very low intrest rate, so the best would be a secured loan rather than unsecured as the rate is likely to be much higher.
    If you are talking about not borrowing much then the best place to go is your bank and ask them
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