Question by McLovin: What’s the best way to get a personal unsecured loan?
I’m a college student (21 years old) who recently come under legal problems. I need about 1200 dollars to pay legal fees. I’m employed ($ 12/hr 40 hrs/week) and was turned down by my bank because of outstanding student loans. What is my best option for getting at least an $ 800 loan (quickly)?
Best answer:
Answer by Anuj Gupta
In most circumstances, the loan can be completed in a matter of days, and the funds available, usually deposited into your bank account or sent by cheque. There are limitations, the higher amount you are looking to borrow the better your profile needs to be, the max loan size realistically is around £25,000.Your profile means essentially your individual circumstances, so factors taken into account are, Homeowner or tenant, employment status, age and your credit profile. These factors are used to decide the max loan amount and the interest rate. If you are a tenant you may find it difficult to obtain any loan, this is because a homeowner has the benefit of added security this means that the lender has the option, if you default on the loan payment to put a charge on your property, by way of a caution or some other notice, through the county courts, essentially making it a secured loan. This charge means that should you decide to remortgage or obtain a secured loan, this charge, usually, would have to be settled, to remove the charge.
Self employment is one factor that can have a detrimental effect on any application, due to the fact, that you may need to self certify your income, this causes lenders a problem because they are unsure of the amount you earn. This factor alone can increase the rate of interest. You are perceived as a greater risk because your income cannot be proved.
If you find you have been turned down for a personal loan then another option, if you’re a homeowner, is a secured loan. These tend to be easier to obtain because the criteria is more relaxed, Subject to sufficient equity in your property. A Personal Loan can be sourced from a good packager of loans, who will guide you through the process and keep you fully informed until the loan completes. Good Luck
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