Loans archive

Published in November 2010

Loan rates are racing up

by Mike Kielty | Loan rates have shot up over the past two years. Mike Kielty reveals why the rates have increased, and what you can do to find the best deal.

Best ways to borrow £250 to £25,000!

by Jane Baker | Whether you need to pay for renovations to your home, a new car or simply make sure your finances will last you through the festive season, we reveal the most cost effective ways to borrow.

Published in October 2010

Fight back against rising loan rates

by Rachel Wait | Interest rates on personal loans have steadily risen over the past two years. But if you know where to look, you can still get a competitive deal...

Published in September 2010

The five cheapest ways to borrow

by Jane Baker | Personal loans rates are still enormous compared with the base rate. Find out how you can borrow more cheaply.

Why a credit card is better than a loan

by Szu Ping Chan | A credit card is a great short term solution for tackling your debts. We point out just how much it can save you, as well as when a loan is better.

Cheaper loans hit the market, but hurry!

by Jane Baker | Great news for borrowers: loan rates have just reached their lowest level since the credit crunch hit, but you’ll have to act fast.

Pay less when borrowing a loan

by Mark Adams | The average rate on a £5,000 personal loan has hit 12.6% - its highest level since 2000 - even though the official cost of borrowing is at an all-time low. Don’t stand for it - from the best card deals to peer-to-peer lending networks, we reveal the low-cost alternatives to taking out a loan.

Published in August 2010

When borrowing more costs less

by Jane Baker | Borrowing a little extra with a personal loan could save you hundreds of pounds. We explain how.

Five top places to get a loan

by Rachel Wait | With more and more banks refusing to lend to new customers, we reveal the best places to get a personal loan...

Published in July 2010

3 top tips when taking out a loan

by John Fitzsimons | John Fitzsimons looks at the crucial things to remember before you apply for a loan

3 top tips when taking out a loan - Video script

by John Fitzsimons | John Fitzsimons looks at the crucial things to remember before you apply for a loan

Published in June 2010

The top five personal loans

by Rachel Wait | There’s a new market-leader in the personal loans market...

The 1,737% APR loan

by Rachel Wait | The Government now says it's OK to charge 1,737% APR on a loan.

Good news for loan borrowers

by John Fitzsimons | Things have got an awful lot better for those that need to borrow a loan.

Published in May 2010

Four top personal loans

by Serena Cowdy | We highlight your cheapest borrowing options in the world of personal loans.

Published in April 2010

10 traps to avoid when taking out a loan

by Neil Faulkner | Taking out a new loan can be fraught with dangers. Here are the ten costliest booby traps to watch out for.

Published in March 2010

Three reasons not to borrow a loan today

by Neil Faulkner | Thinking of taking out a loan? Here are three reasons why it's a bad idea at the moment.

Why banks are worse than loan sharks

by Cliff D'Arcy | In a surprising first, lovemoney.com defends the fees and rates charged by loan sharks. That’s because several high-street banks are much worse...

Published in February 2010

Loan rates jump to 10 year high

by Mark Adams | If you need to borrow money but don't want to pay through the nose for it, here's how to avoid the rip-off rates.

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