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What is a debt consolidation loan?
A debt consolidation loan is where you take out a loan to pay off existing debts. So in effect you are lumping together all your existing debts, clearing them with a debt consolidation loan and then making just one payment a month to clear the outstanding balance.You may find that you save money too, as taking out a 9% APR loan to clear a credit card with a balance accruing interest at 16.5% APR makes sense. There is also the psychological factor of only having one monthly repayment to manage rather than lots.
What is a prime lender?
Prime lenders are suitable for people who have an excellent credit history. Prime lenders typically offer the lowest interest rates and the lowest fees for borrowing, subject to you meeting their criteria. If you have late or missed payments on other credit within the last six years, it is unlikely that you will be accepted by a prime lender. If you do get accepted and your credit history is less than perfect, then you will probably pay a few percent more than your contemporaries with an excellent history.
What is an arrangement fee?
An arrangement fee is something that is charged by a lender or broker when you take out borrowing such as a loan or mortgage. It is to cover their costs in arranging the lending. Some lenders will offer this free of charge in order to attract new customers.
What is a credit record?
A credit record is basically a record of all the credit you have had in the last six years. It shows how much you have borrowed and whether you have missed any repayments etc. A credit record allows potential lenders to see your financial history so that they can decide whether to lend you money.The data on your file is complied by credit reference agencies such as Equifax and Experian. They use information from public records (e.g. electoral roll information, court judgments etc) and from lenders and financial institutions: e.g. credit accounts, credit applications).
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.