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What is a debt consolidation loan?
A debt consolidation loan is where you take out a loan to pay off existing debts. So in effect you are lumping together all your existing debts, clearing them with a debt consolidation loan and then making just one payment a month to clear the outstanding balance.You may find that you save money too, as taking out a 9% APR loan to clear a credit card with a balance accruing interest at 16.5% APR makes sense. There is also the psychological factor of only having one monthly repayment to manage rather than lots.
What is an unsecured lender?
An unsecured lender is a company that provides a loan without asking for some form of security (such as your home or car). Unsecured loans can be quicker to arrange but will cost more in interest than a secured loan.This is because the unsecured lender is taking a greater risk as should you default on loan repayments, the lender cannot seize your assets in order to get repayment.
What is an arrangement fee?
An arrangement fee is something that is charged by a lender or broker when you take out borrowing such as a loan or mortgage. It is to cover their costs in arranging the lending. Some lenders will offer this free of charge in order to attract new customers.
What is a credit check?
A credit check is a search carried out by a potential lender to assess your suitability for credit. They will check your credit record to see your current and previous financial history. They can then give you a credit score to see if the way that you manage your finances meets their criteria for lending.
What is a CCJ?
A CCJ actually means County Court Judgement. This is a judgement made in a County Court against someone who is in debt to a third party (an individual or company) or where they have failed to meet the terms of a credit agreement.The Judgement will set an affordable payment plan so that the debtor can repay their debt. CCJ’s are held on public record and will affect the debtor’s chance of getting further credit for up to six years.