An unsecured loan could be the right choice for you, but there are a few things to bear in mind when considering one.
- Because an unsecured loan doesn’t require you to own a property, there is no security - or collateral as it is called - on the loan. This means the lender is at a greater risk, as there is no guarantee you will be able to make repayments or have anything of value should you stop making repayments. For this reason interest rates are usually quite a bit higher than those on secured loans.
- Lending institutions can be banks, building societies or specialized loan providers.
- Most unsecured loans are smaller than secured, so repayment terms will typically be lower - often between 5 and 10 years.
- Criteria for applications for an unsecured loan are generally more stringent than for a secured loan, again, because there is no collateral involved in the deal.
- Because of this, however, applications submitted when customers are eligible and meet the criteria required, are usually extremely quickly submitted, processed and secured. The whole process takes between 24 to 48 hours.
- In most cases, loan providers like to see a good credit rating and/or history, though sometimes this can be swayed. Some accept applications from customers with poor credit rating, self-employed or who cannot prove their income.
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