Bad Credit Personal Loans: The Economic Renaissance You’ve Waited For

Bad Credit Personal Loans: The Economic Renaissance You’ve Waited For

Personal Loans are basic loans that are granted to people from different walks of life – they could include homeowners, tenants, non homeowners, businessmen, students, the elderly, etc. Personal Loans are created such that they cater to the financial needs of ‘everyone.’ The only requirement for the approval of Personal Loans is either a good credit record (a positive credit score), high-value collateral – in case of Secured Personal Loans or a current credible repayment potential. However, many of us find it difficult to apply for basic loans such as these because in the past we have been written off as having something called ‘Bad Credit.’ Since, the recent years have seen a considerable rise in the number of individuals with bad credit, lenders have come up with a new variation known as a Bad Credit Personal Loan.

Bad Credit Personal Loans are simple Personal Loans specially designed to cater to those individuals who have bad credit history or a bad credit score. Bad Credit arises out of C.C.J’s, bankruptcies, arrears, late repayments, etc. This loan variation is vital simply because individuals with bad credit applying for regular loans are charged enormous amounts, with high interest rates, short repayment terms, hiked lender fees and other unfavourable penalties. I’m sure most of you are thinking… “Isn’t it but warranted?” Sure, it is, but sometimes bad credit results from unavoidable circumstances. For example, someone with a perfect credit record becomes a defaulter when he cannot repay a loan due to a medical urgency, a bitter divorce, a death in the family or an unexpected redundancy.

Such situations arise without intimation and can happen to almost anyone. I personally believe that everyone deserves a second chance and since most loan providers are in support of this view, their provision of Bad Credit Personal Loans is on the rise.

Bad Credit Personal Loans are again, either secured or unsecured. It is advisable to consider the secured option when labelled with bad credit. Bad Credit Personal Loans that are secured are often cheaper and easier to repay. They will require you to pledge collateral to guarantee the lender repayment. Once, you offer collateral, lenders are ready to negotiate rates. Defaulters are normally advised to offer high-value collateral – collateral whose value is comparably higher than the loan amount. Besides increasing your chances of getting the loan, collateral will also reduce interest rates, increase loan terms, loan amounts and will ultimately create pliant and easy repayment options for you. Obviously, if you have no collateral to offer, you can choose the unsecured loan. But do understand that this will mean exorbitant rates and severe repayment options.

•With Secured Bad Credit Personal Loans, you can borrow £5,000 to £75,000. This amount varies with the value of the collateral you pledge. The loan term ranges between 5 to 25 years.

•With Unsecured Bad Credit Personal Loans, the loan amount is restricted to £25,000, while the loan term extends up to 10 years only.

When loan applications arrive for scrutiny lenders first check for past credit records. A credit score of 660 – 670 or above (credit grade A) denotes excellent credit since 2 -5 years and no bankruptcy for the last 2 – 10 years. On the other hand, a credit score of 500 – 550 (credit grade E) or lower screams bad credit and possible current bankruptcy. Scores in between these, are arranged into credit grades: B, C and D with varying limits. Lenders can easily verify your credit score, it is therefore crucial that you provide accurate and precise information on your application form.

Bad Credit Personal Loans give you that second chance – an opportunity to get your credit score back on track. So, defaulting on your repayments this time, means there’s no way back. To improve your credit score:

•Take only those loans that you cannot do without. Do not get into unnecessary debt.

•Offer high-value collateral and create significant cash reserves.

•Use a co-signer: Where you repay the loan with the co-signer’s credentials.

Make use of this opportunity and use it as your ladder taking back to the top.