Are car loans the cheapest way to buy a new car?
4 September 2021
With the new '62' registration plates available from this month, September could see a surge in brand new cars hitting the road. But what's the cheapest way to fund your new car purchase?
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Would a complete stranger fund your business?
29 August 2021
In the past, if you wanted to start your own business, you might have popped into your bank for a loan or maxed out your credit cards. But banks are now more reluctant to lend money to start-ups - lending to businesses has been shrinking since the end of 2008, according to the BBC.
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People 'turning to family and friends' for loans
22 August 2021
The Aviva Family Finances report is an in-depth study into the financial needs of the modern UK family. The most recent report found a number of things: for example, the average family's monthly income has fallen from £2,150 in May 2021 to £2,003 now - that's a 7% decrease. This can be explained by a number of factors - like families taking time off to care for their children over the summer.
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56% of graduates will be repaying student loans in their fifties
15 August 2021
According to research by the Institute of Fiscal Studies, over half of graduates will still be paying off student loans in their fifties. This comes as maximum annual tuition fees are set to rise to £9,000.
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Loan rates falling as base rate cut approaches
14 August 2021
A number of personal loan providers have slashed interest rates in recent weeks - perhaps because the Bank of England is expected to cut the base rate in the not-too-distant future.
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Student loans now available to part-time students
8 August 2021
Students who are studying part-time (or through the Open University) will no longer have to pay for their studies upfront, The Guardian reports. They will be able to apply for a student loan to cover their tuition fees for the 2021/2013 academic year.
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Base rate cut by end of 2021 could see loan rates fall further
7 August 2021
The Bank of England opted against cutting the base rate to an unprecedented 0.25% this month - but many experts believe it will still happen in the near future.
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Payday loan customers get better protection
1 August 2021
Four trade associations - which represent around 90% of the total short-term loan market - have drawn up a Customer Charter. It is intended to improve customer service and raise standards further.
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More unemployed 'struggling with payday loans'
25 July 2021
A growing number of people who are out of work are struggling to repay payday loans, the BBC reports.
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Shoppers choosing store credit over credit cards and loans
24 July 2021
Consumers are increasingly turning to in-store finance deals when making larger purchases, according to recent figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA). ... read more »
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