Published in May 2012

Government launches payday loans clean up

by John Fitzsimons | Payday lenders pushed to improve transparency about the costs of their loans.

Amigo Loans and the dangers of being a guarantor

by Emma Lunn | A new loan company is offering loans without credit checks or fees. The catch? You need to persuade someone who owns their own home to guarantee it.

Sainsbury's launches price guarantee for loans

by Ed Bowsher | Sainsbury's is guaranteeing that its personal loans are the best on the market.

Payday lender Wonga launches business loans

by ReenaSewraz | The controversial payday loan provider has begun targeting cash-strapped businesses.

Overpay your loan without penalty

by Neil Faulkner | How is it still a secret that partial overpayment or full settlement of personal loans is now penalty free?

Sainsbury’s Finance: top personal loan rates fall to 5.9%

by ReenaSewraz | If you need a personal loan for £7,500, Sainsbury’s is the new market leader with a rate of less than 6%!

Published in April 2012

Three ways to get an interest-free loan

by Serena Cowdy | Here are three routes to interest-free money that won't be found in the 'loans' section of your bank!

Published in March 2012

Get a personal loan for just 6%

by Cliff D'Arcy | Personal loan rates have taken another tumble, with the market-leading deal now charging just 6%.

The best ways to borrow £5,000

by John Fitzsimons | A personal loan, a credit card, a social lending site. Which is the best way to borrow £5,000?

New low personal loan rates

by Robert Powell | Loan rates are dropping. Take a look at these top deals…

Published in February 2012

OFT launches review into payday lending

by Simon Ward | The Office of Fair Trading says it now has a number of concerns about this booming sector.

Published in January 2012

The smallest interest rate may not equal the cheapest loan

by Emma Lunn | If you’re in the market for a personal loan, you might think it’s all about the rate. However, there are a number of other factors you should take into account before signing on the dotted line.

Wonga pulls controversial student loan page

by John Fitzsimons | Payday loan provider Wonga has ditched the student loan section of its website, following huge uproar.

Uproar as Wonga targets students with payday loans

by John Fitzsimons | Wonga accused of predatory tactics.

Best loans getting cheaper, as M&S cuts rate to 6%

by Robert Powell | A price war has erupted in the loan sector, with a new market-leading deal from M&S charging just 6%.