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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 loan broker?
A loan broker is someone who searches the marketplace for the most suitable loan for an individual. A loan broker works as an intermediary between the customer and a loan provider. He will recommend and arranges the loan on behalf of the client. Some brokers charge an arrangement fee for this service.
What is an APR?
APR is short for 'Annual Percentage Rate' and it is a legal requirement for lenders to display the APR when advertising interest rates.It shows the true cost of borrowed money on mortgages, loans and credit cards. How it works is that the APR calculation takes into account all the costs associated with the borrowing (such as the basic interest rate, any costs you have to pay and any initial fees).Because lenders calculate APR the same way, it means that you can make significant cost comparisons between products.
What is a credit score?
A credit score is a method that potential lenders use for calculating the credit worthiness of an applicant. They will look at the applicant’s credit report, the information on their application and the actual borrowing required. They will then use a mathematical scoring system to evaluate the amount of "risk" involved in lending to the applicant.
What is a CCJ?
A CCJ actually means County Court Judgement. This is a judgement made in a County Court against someone who is in debt to a third party (an individual or company) or where they have failed to meet the terms of a credit agreement.The Judgement will set an affordable payment plan so that the debtor can repay their debt. CCJ’s are held on public record and will affect the debtor’s chance of getting further credit for up to six years.