Being unemployed can be stressful and upsetting. While you’re unemployed, you may think that you have no chance of getting approved for a personal loan. In many cases, you are correct. A good number of lenders will steer clear of unemployed borrowers because these borrowers do not have a regular source of income to guarantee repayment of the loan. However, there are lenders out there that are willing to look past your current financial downfalls in order to see your need. They may be able to help you find a way to get the money you need.
There are two types of loans available to unemployed borrowers: secured and unsecured unemployed loans. For a secured unemployed loan, you need to put up something of value as collateral. This will provide your lender with some security that your loan will be repaid. With a secured loan, your interest rate will be lower than with an unsecured loan, but by putting up your valuables as collateral, you run the risk of having them repossessed if you are unable to repay the amount of your loan.
With an unsecured unemployed loan, you will have to pay higher interest rates than you would if you had taken out a secured loan because your lender is taking a higher risk by lending you the money since they have no security that the amount will be repaid. Getting an unsecured loan when you’re unemployed will be fairly difficult, but there are lending institutions out there that are willing to consider you regardless of your lack of collateral.
You can get an unemployed loan for as little as £500 or occasionally for as much as £25,000. The factors that your lender will look when deciding whether or not to lend to you include your current income (if any), your credit history, and the length of time you have been unemployed. If you’re unemployed with bad credit, don’t despair. There are lenders that will consider you regardless.The term for an unemployed loan ranges from six months to ten years. Unemployed loans can be taken out for a number of reasons including higher education, debt consolidation, taking a holiday, purchasing a car, etc. In short, there are many types of unemployed loan plans with varying interest rates and terms.
Your financial status will determine your interest rate. Even if you have adverse credit, there are some lenders that will consider you for a loan anyway. Many online sites provide loan matching services that will help you find the lender that is best suited to your particular financial and borrowing needs.
By: Jon James
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May 21st, 2010Georgia Refinance Loans – Getting Approved for a Refinance Loan in Georgia
January 19th, 2010
The state of Georgia has one of the newest and strictest anti-predatory lending laws on the books. If you have a credit history that’s less than perfect, this new law may make it difficult to get approved for a Georgia refinance loan. Even so, this doesn’t mean that refinancing is impossible. Here are a few tips that could help you get approved for a refinance loan:
Find the Right Lender
Because the anti-predatory lending regulations in Georgia are so strict, some lenders and brokers have become reluctant to work with borrowers who have credit problems. The key to getting approved for a Georgia refinance loan involves finding a lender who is dedicated to working with you to get you the money you need. This could take a little work on your part. You may have the best luck with an online lender who specializes in bad credit Georgia refinance loans.
Show Just Cause
If you have bad credit and want to refinance your loan within the first five years of getting it, the law stipulates that you and your lender certify that the Georgia refinance loan confers “reasonable tangible net benefits”. This means that you have to have good reason for the refinance, i.e. lower payments, lower interest rate, etc.
Prepare to Succeed
If you want to increase your chances of getting approved for a Georgia refinance loan, you can take several steps prior to applying. First, pull a copy of your credit report and find out what your credit score is. Second, do everything in your power to remove negative items and increase your score. You won’t achieve results overnight, but within three to six months, you can whip your credit into better shape, and in turn, qualify for a lower rate.
By: Jane Hale
How to Refinance Student Loans – 5 Tips
November 24th, 2009
Once you have been in college for one or two years, you may start getting offers to refinance student loans. The offers will all sound tempting, but you should definitely get your facts straight before going through with anything. There are many things you will need to discover and compare.
Refinancing is generally a good idea at any stage of your education. You can save a lot of money on interest and finance charges by consolidating into one loan. However, you want to be careful that you do not actually make things more difficult for yourself in the long run.
1. You need to keep track of the interest rates being offered. Know what the interest rates on your current loans are, and what interest rates may be offered in the future. You should also be aware of the current average interest rate so you can be sure the rate you are being offered is fair. Additionally, find out if the interest rate being offered in the refinance is a fixed or adjustable rate.
2. Find out what the payment terms will be. If you are still enrolled in college, you should be able to continue holding off payments on the principal until you have graduated. This is called an economic deferment. Interest will likely accrue during the deferment, and you should be able to pay that monthly without penalty.
3. Ask the company or lending institution when payments will be expected to start. In most cases, you should be given at least six months from the date of your graduation before you have to start paying on your student loans. However, when you refinance student loans the rules can change. Good companies will still give you the six months grace period.
4. It can be beneficial to you to refinance your loans every year or two, keeping them consolidated and with one company. Additionally, you will definitely want to refinance when your education is complete to make the loans more manageable. Make sure that the terms of the refinance do not exclude this option.
5. Try to choose a company that can work with you over time to continue refinancing until your education is complete. When that time comes, you may need to make additional arrangements as you seek out employment in your new career. The company should also be willing to accept early payment of the loans without penalty, in case you find yourself able to pay ahead, or even pay off the loan early.
By: Joe Eitel