September 1, 2010
- Sainsbury’s Suggest Shopping Around for Cheaper Loans
Canny shoppers could save up to a grand on their loans if they are prepared to invest a little time in comparing the loan rates of different lenders.
August 31, 2010
- Personal Loans Being Used to ‘Do Up’ Properties
Jitters in the property market mean that more unsecured personal loans are being used for home improvements rather than for sales.
August 27, 2010
- Credit Cards Can Be Good for Improving Ratings
A financial expert has suggested that the cards are useful for repairing bad credit.
August 26, 2010
- Call for Interest Rate Controls on Personal Loans
A poll shows nearly 7 out of 10 people want a rate cap imposed by the Government.
- BBA Warns that 2010 Lending Remains Sluggish
Last month saw even fewer home loans approved and less demand for unsecured personal loans as spending remained tight.
August 23, 2010
- Rise in Debt Concern Among the Bereaved
People who have lost a partner or their parents are coming under pressure from creditors, a charity has reported.
August 20, 2010
- Total UK Personal Lending Falls in June
New figures reveal a drop in the number of people taking out new credit cards or personal loans.
- Personal Loans – the Smarter Way to Buy a Car
Borrowers are enjoying the flexibility that comes from avoiding auto finance and purchasing a vehicle via unsecured personal loans.
- Payday Loans Increase Fourfold Since 2006
Research has found that 1.2 million people took out payday loans this year.
August 19, 2010
- Credit Card Companies Still Selling PPI
Consumer organisation Which? has said that many companies seem unfazed by the looming ban on point-of-sale PPI.
August 17, 2010
- Santander Buys Out RBS Branches
With 300 branches set to be transferred, one paper has published a guide to the effect on customers’ accounts and personal loans.
- Northern Rock Ready to Start Offering Personal Loans
The bank’s finances have become much healthier and it wants to begin widening the range of services it offers customers.
July 30, 2010
- Tesco Bank Admits to Personal Data Loss
Dozens of customers with Tesco credit cards and personal loans have had their details lost in the post.
July 29, 2010
- New Metro Bank Gives Competitors a Run For Their Money
The new UK bank Metro has low rates on personal loans that will make it a serious competitor on the high street.
July 21, 2010
- High Street Banks Restrict Personal Loan Availability
A new secret probe into high street banks has found that only customers with a current account at the bank in question are likely to be offered a loan.
July 19, 2010
- New Banks Could Bring Benefits – If They Can Compete
Consumer experts have said that plans for two new high street banks are great in principle, but face massive barriers to enter the market.
July 12, 2010
- New Bank Due to Hit UK High Streets
A new player amongst the high street banks has been announced. It will steer clear of investment banking, offering traditional services such as current accounts and unsecured personal loans.
June 29, 2010
- Nationwide Tops List of Best Value Unsecured Personal Loans
Nationwide’s available products named the best on the market by a financial website.
June 28, 2010
- Insolvency Experts Warn Against Loan Sharks
Only registered lenders should be considered when looking for personal loans.
June 27, 2010
- OFT Rejects Price Controls for Payday Loans Sector
A report into the “high-cost” credit sector finds the market working reasonably well for borrowers.
