Loans Archive

Published in December 2007

Up Your Chances Of Getting A Loan
by Neil Faulkner | With loans getting harder to obtain, Neil Faulkner brings back his 'tactical applications' idea. Sounds clever, but never mind that he can't count to seven...

Published in November 2007

Avoid These Rip Off Loans!
by Jane Baker | Jane Baker takes a sideways look at home credit loans and explains why it's best to steer clear.
How To Get A Top Notch Loan
by Jane Baker | What to look out for when choosing the perfect personal loan.
Decent Loans Are Dying Out
by Cliff D'Arcy | Finding a personal loan is getting tougher, as lenders raise interest rates or pull out completely. Here's the latest disturbing news.
How To Get Cheaper Loans
by Jane Baker | With interest rates rising on personal loans in the aftermath of the credit crunch, social lending could become a cheaper way to borrow.
How To Find A Cheap Personal Loan
by Cliff D'Arcy | Cliff D'Arcy explains how he makes sure he gets a cheap deal at a competitive price.

Published in October 2007

Five Top Tips For Taking Out A Personal Loan
by Alison Hunt | Alison Hunt gives some tips for choosing the right personal loan.
Useful Tips For Personal Loans
by Jane Baker | Jane Baker writes about how to get the best deal on personal loans.
The Case For Secured Loans
by Ed Bowsher | This week in "Let's Talk About Money" we've looked at re-mortgaging and investing via index trackers. Now we're going to take a look at the positive case for secured loans and when they can be useful.
Fool News: Barclays Cuts Loan Rates
by Serena Cowdy | In a surprise move, Barclays has cut rates on several personal loan products.
Loan Rates Jump
by Jane Baker | Getting credit is becoming increasingly expensive. Here's how to keep your interest costs down.

Published in September 2007

Beware Of Liar Loans
by Cliff D'Arcy | Some borrowers are lying about their income in order to buy a home. This show exposes the sleazy side of mortgage lending.
Shave Thousands In Interest Off Your Home Loan
by Alison Hunt | Don't panic about your mortgage, do something to help reduce it. Find out why offsetting could be the answer.
Interest Rate Doubles Overnight!
by Cliff D'Arcy | It's bad news for millions of students and graduates as the interest rate on student loans doubled on 1 September, costing an extra £500 million.

Published in August 2007

Six Great Tips For Getting A Personal Loan
by Neil Faulkner | Here are some great tips to help you get your loan and to avoid some of the booby traps along the way.
Six Great Tips For Getting A Personal Loan
by Neil Faulkner | Here are some great tips to help you get your loan and to avoid some of the booby traps along the way.
Loan Rates Suddenly Leap
by Cliff D'Arcy | In the past fortnight, the cost of personal loans has shot upwards. We explain why and also reveal today's top deals.

Published in July 2007

Beat That Loan Rate!
by Stuart J Watson | The cheapest loan rate is now 6.3% APR. That's still good value but there are a couple of ways you can do even better!
Locating Low-Rate Loans
by Cliff D'Arcy | Taking one minute to find a cheap personal loan could save you £1,000+. We reveal the very latest Best Buys.
Locating Low-Rate Loans
by Cliff D'Arcy | Taking one minute to find a cheap personal loan could save you £1,000+. We reveal the very latest Best Buys.

Published in June 2007

How Heavy Is Your Home Loan?
by Cliff D'Arcy | With debt levels and interest rates both rising, homeowners are feeling the pinch. Can you see these danger signs?
Borrowing To Improve Your Home
by Cliff D'Arcy | If you plan to extend, improve or modernise your home, then here are three ways to pay for this work.
Hedge Your Home Loan
by Cliff D'Arcy | With interest rates expected to rise this year and then fall in 2008, do 'fix and track' mortgages offer the best of both worlds?
Say Goodbye To Cheap Personal Loans!
by Cliff D'Arcy | As we forecast earlier this year, personal loans are getting more expensive. Even so, we show you how to track down a bargain.

Published in May 2007

Dodge This £90 Loan Trick
by Neil Faulkner | Don't wait for Europe to sort out this misleading loan trick. And no, we're not talking about PPI this time!
Dodge This £90 Loan Trick
by Neil Faulkner | Don't wait for Europe to sort out this misleading loan trick. And no, we're not talking about PPI this time!
Should I Get A Consolidation Loan?
by Neil Faulkner | Consolidating debts is an appropriate action for many debtors, but certainly not all. We answer the question you may not have even thought to ask...
Should I Get A Consolidation Loan?
by Neil Faulkner | Consolidating debts is an appropriate action for many debtors, but certainly not all. We answer the question you may not have even thought to ask...

Published in March 2007

Personal Loan Rate Tricks
by Cliff D'Arcy | Lenders use these three tricks to manipulate interest rates on loans and catch us out...
Loan Rates Are Rising
by Cliff D'Arcy | Low-cost personal loans are becoming a dying breed as lenders seek to grow their profits by raising interest rates.

Published in February 2007

The Loan Arranger Rides Again!
by Cliff D'Arcy | Before you start looking around for a personal loan, be sure to read these twelve tips first!

Published in January 2007

Big Savings On Larger Loans!
by Cliff D'Arcy | The more you borrow, the more it pays to shop around. We show how choosing the wrong loan can damage your finances.
Avoid these borrowing blunders!
by Cliff D'Arcy | Most of us borrow money at some point, so here's how to escape the traps and hang onto more cash.
Is It Too Easy To Go Bankrupt?
by Neil Faulkner | Do more bankruptcies increase the costs of our loans? One Fool thinks this question isn't looking at the whole picture.
The Simplicity And Snares Of Consolidation Loans
by Jane Mack | Consolidation loans may seem the easiest way to deal with multiple debts but beware of the potential snags.
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