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🎓 Got a student loan question? Head to our Student MoneySaving board
For discussion of everything to do with student loans and student finance, please head to our Student MoneySaving board.
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New to the Loans board? Start here
Useful links within the forum * Credit File & Rating board * Debt-Free Wannabe board Useful links to MoneySavingExpert.com guides * Cheap Personal Loans * Loans Eligibility Calculator * Cut Existing Loan Costs * Cheap Car Loans * Short-term and payday loans * Should I get a loan if I have a bad credit score? * Bridging…
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Loans - Important links - please read
Hi folks :) This is the new Loans Board Sticky where links to all current important threads will be kept. Links: This thread is for quick links to threads in this board. IMPORTANT - Problems with debts, payday loans etc? Payday Loan Survival Guide from Govan Law Centre Lending money to friends & family Cheap Credit Card…
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Klarna Kate Payment Fees - May 2024
In April, we somewhat hesitantly entered into a BNPL agreement with Klarna. This morning, we received an email informing us of the new late fee charges. Does anyone know whether we should have been made aware of these planned changes before we agreed the loan? I get the due diligence argument, but there were no obvious…
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One Stop Money Shop - paying it off early!
I recently found out that my wife had taken out a £1000 loan with the One Stop Money Shop over 12 months without my knowledge. When I saw the direct debit leaving our joint account, I confronted her and found out she had agreed to an interest rate of nearly 300%! So I offered to pay the loan off in full, thinking that as…
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Paying PCP sooner
It's coming up to 12 months since I took out a PCP loan on a 2021 Vauxhall e-Corsa, just the car we needed at the time for local journeys and will be keeping for the foreseeable future. Has anyone attempted to pay the loan sooner? What did you do? I've heard people take out loans on better rates than the PCP deal - is this…
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Declined for Barclays Loan based on Current Account Activity
I applied for a Barclay Loan for a car (£9000 over 48 months = £215 per month repayments) and was surprised when I was turned down based on affordability. I called to check and query this, as I felt I met their eligibility and affordability criteria. * my income is over £55,000 (joint income is £100,000) * I am full-time…
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Paypal 3 is no longer allowed
I have been with PayPal for well over 15 years. I have never defaulted and have a tendency to pay in advance/early. Out of the blue, I suddenly find myself no longer having access to Pay in 3 for no reason at all. My credit rating is very good, I am not a criminal, I am a British resident etc etc. I meet the criteria which…
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Loan v remortgage v trading in an asset to fund a new business start up
I need abit of advice. I have the opportunity to set up a new business that would make great use it my land while also bringing in a healthy return. I need advice on the best option to get funds to start this business. I don’t have savings but I do have another house I currently rent out. I also have £200k equity in my…
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Looking for finance company Sun Securities Poole Dorset
Hi, can anyone help please? I am trying to find Sun Securities, a finance company operating in the Bournemouth/Poole area around 10 or more years ago. They are not on Companies House web site that anyone can find. I am trying to buy a probate property but it seems there is a charge against it. I have been told that Sun…
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Offered Higher APR for Loan - How does this affect another application with different lender?
HI I have applied for a loan having carefully looked at the credit club affordability etc. had 95% chance of being accepted. Applied for loan but instead of the 6.5% advertised rate, they have accepted application but offered 10.9% APR. I was aware this could happen, but like most people, hope it doesn't and the only way…
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Loan in my name.
I was in a common law partnership with my girlfriend. We lived together in her house for around 5 years. I was not on the mortgage. As she had bad credit score we agreed I would take out a loan in my name to install new windows and doors. We subsequently split and I have been paying ever since. The agreement is in my name…
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Buying out siblings
Myself ( I'm 57) and 2 younger brothers inherited our mothers shop and home. I am looking for ways to fund buying them out. Approx £360k house value so £260k funds. Its been up for £390k, sold at £275 and £260 but timewasters. The probate is sorted-there was no will- but still us 3 as administrators (edited, appreciate…
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Barclays First Plus Loans interest rates
After 10+ years of campaigning against Barclays FP loan clause fairness the FOS has done a complete U turn and there is now a willingness to find in favour of complainants and for the above to negotiate settlement terms for customers who complained over the interest clause. I have contacted the FOS asking them to review…
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Do debt collection agencies go to court?
I'm wondering what the criteria are for debt agencies who buy "bad loan" books to bother getting a judgement. When I moved into my house 6 years ago I got loads of letters for a former resident. Literally hundreds. Despite sending back and in some cases calling, they still get sent today. The council tax bill resulted in a…
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Can a Natwest loan be on a repayment plan to avoid a default?
I've an ongoing issue with Natwest that started in 2021 regarding a loan I took out to cover a tax bill. I was laid off a job and needed the money for priority bills as I did not have enough savings. So I took out a loan to pay the tax bill. However, getting back into work proved difficult. I work as a freelancer but did…
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Default
Hello, I have a default on my credit file from Cabot financial. It's from a old Likely Loans account. It was my top up loan from May 2018 I missed my first payment on Oct 2018 and I didn't pay for 6 months so it defaulted (long story). Cabot Financial took over the account and it went into default on April 2019. On my…
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Borrowing against house as LPA
Hi, Not sure this is the right section to post in so please advise if not. Bit of a complex situation. Dad owns house and I have LPA as he had a severe stroke which has left him housebound, as the house is up steps which he can’t access. I’ve looked at various options but all costly and impractical with stair lift option.…
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Premium Credit email scam
Just got an email from Premium Credit telling me my annual statement is ready, I have never heard of or used them before, is it a scam or is someone taking credit out in my name? I have not replied or clicked on any link as I was immediately suspicious.
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Front Loaded Novuna personal Finance
June 2021 I borrowed £36000 with 1year deferred payment, I have since paid £556.34/month for 22 months (12000) The settlement April 2024 was £35,920.31 How can this be legal? means I only paid £80.00 of the original loan in 22 months Novuna Personal Finance Agreement number (Removed by Forum Team)
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Loan Quote Check
I've had a quote for a loan from Santander of £8,000, no arrangement fees, at 19.9% APR over 3 years, quote me total interest of £2,453 and therefore a total repayment of £10,453. I've plugged these same terms into about 10 different loan calculators who all come out with an expected interest of £2,688 so total repayment…
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Ending Car PCP early due to faults with car
Hi, this post is sort of a half looking for advice, half to
vent so sorry it’s a bit long. Done a bit of lurking and think I know what the established
options are but maybe someone has similar experience and can share? I brought a 1 year old Hyundai Kona hybrid back in Sep 2021
on a PCP agreement. At the start of 2023 the…
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Car Finance Goodwill Payment From Repayment Difficulties
I have received a letter from VWFS regarding a car I purchased on PCP in 2015 and subsequently refinanced in the car in 2019 to fully repay and purchase the car. During COVID I struggled with repayments and they have now written to advising that they are offering me a goodwill payment and I am unsure if I should accept it…