When the market was booming credit card companies and banks were pushing loans on people. They are now being fiercely criticised for being so careless. Now that bad debt has spiralled banks have become more judicious about whom they will lend money to. Only those that have an excellent credit rate will receive the best [...]
Figures Reveal 6 Million People Haven’t Got Savings In The UK
Friday, July 1st, 2011It has been revealed that there is an average of 6 million people that do not have savings in the UK. This means that there is a potential 6 million people who if they lose their job or become sick could possibly face financial adversity. For those who are saving are only saving around 8 [...]
Credit After The Crunch? Or Is It Just Crunch, Crunch, Crunch!
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011Finding loans with a good rate of interest is still quite a challenging task. The banks are still severely restricting their lending making credit difficult to come by.
Sainsbury’s Lower Personal Loan Rates Yet Again
Monday, March 14th, 2011Sainsbury’s ups the ante in the personal loans rate battle by introducing a new headline rate of 6.8% APR.
Warning Over Pitfalls of Consumer Credit Directive
Monday, January 31st, 2011The new directive regulating personal finance could lead to more people being charged higher interest rates.
Burnley Takes Aim at Doorstep Lenders and Loan Sharks
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011A local initiative wants to stop people taking out loans with “unrealistic” interest rates attached.
Loan Rates – Are They Coming Down?
Thursday, January 6th, 2011Recent rate cuts may – or may not – be part of a growing trend, depending on who you ask.
Marks and Spencer Joins New Lower Loan Rates
Thursday, January 6th, 2011Following in the footsteps of Tesco and Sainsbury’s, M&S Money has become the latest lender to start the New Year with a rate cut.
Yorkshire Bank Extends Advice and Help to Personal Loans Customers
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010The bank’s Financial Solutions Unit is no longer simply dealing with mortgage holders.
Banks Personal Pricing Points to Easier Supermarket Loans
Friday, December 24th, 2010A price comparison site has made its own recommendations for borrowers in the New Year.

