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Despite this, try to pay back enough each month so that
loan doesn't drag on for years and years, as this will mean you are paying back more interest, and therefore loan will ultimately cost you more. You need to find a balance between what you can afford each month.
An advantage of taking out an unsecured loan is that your application can be processed a lot quicker as there is no collateral to be valued.
A disadvantage is that it is harder to get approval for an unsecured loan. With no security on offer lender must be more cautious.
An unsecured loan can be used for almost anything - a relaxing holiday, a new car, a wedding, debt consolidation or home improvements. Whatever you need it for there are a few things to consider before applying for an unsecured loan.
With an unsecured loan, you're not borrowing against value of your house. You will usually be offered an interest rate based on your circumstances and amount you want to borrow. This means that 'typical' interest advertised might not be rate you are offered - your rate will depend on your credit rating.
You should usually borrow as little as possible, and draw up a budget plan to determine how much you need. An unsecured loan might not offer a particularly high amount, so if you're a homeowner and need to borrow more, you could look into secured loans. It might be tempting to borrow more than you need, but don't forget you have to pay it back!
Your unsecured loan term should be as short as possible. Use your budget plan to work out how much you can afford in monthly repayments and base your loan term on this.
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John Mussi is the founder of Direct Online Loans who help UK homeowners find the best available loans via the www.directonlineloans.co.uk website.
