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What is an unsecured loan?
An unsecured loan – also known as a personal loan - is where you borrow money without having to provide security against it such as your home or car. Unsecured loans are suitable when you want to borrow a smaller amount of money.With an unsecured loan, interest rates tend to be a bit higher than if you borrowed the money as a secured loan. This is because, with a secured loan, the lender has less of a risk of getting the money back should you default on payments.
What is a loan broker?
A loan broker is someone who searches the marketplace for the most suitable loan for an individual. A loan broker works as an intermediary between the customer and a loan provider. He will recommend and arranges the loan on behalf of the client. Some brokers charge an arrangement fee for this service.
What is an early redemption penalty?
An early redemption penalty is a financial penalty that you have to pay should you settle lending such as a loan or mortgage early. When looking for credit, it makes sense to check out the early redemption clause. That way you can see how much you could be liable for should you decide to pay off the borrowing before the end of the agreed term.
What is a credit check?
A credit check is a search carried out by a potential lender to assess your suitability for credit. They will check your credit record to see your current and previous financial history. They can then give you a credit score to see if the way that you manage your finances meets their criteria for lending.
What is an arrear?
An arrear is a legal term and is used to describe where you are behind in payments on a credit agreement. Someone will be “in arrears” from the date their first expected payment is missed.The term tends to be used when describing late payment of rent, mortgage, credit cards or personal loans as well as child support and taxes.