What is a secured loan?

A secured loan, or a homeowner loan, is different from an unsecured loan, as the borrower needs to provide the lender with a form of security. An item such as a car or a property is used as security for the loan and the lender holds the rights to the article until the borrower repays the loan.

Advantages of a secured loan

  • It is an effective way for homeowners to obtain money at an affordable rate. You are able to consolidate all other debt, and only make one monthly payment.
  • You can usually borrow a bigger amount of money through a secured loan.
  • The repayment period may be longer than with an unsecured loan. It could be up to 25, or even 30 years. You have flexible repayment options, and can choose to repay it over any period between 5 and 25 years.
  • People with an adverse credit listing can still qualify, though their interest rate may be higher than the standard.
  • You can decide how you want to use the money.

Disadvantages of a secured loan

  • You could possibly stay in debt for a long time. Opt for the shortest period over which you can repay the loan.
  • You need some sort of asset to use as security for these loans. This might not be an option for those without a home or a vehicle.
  • Make sure that you can afford your secured loan as failure to make your payments may put your home (or other asset) at risk.

What does the process entail?

The entire process does not take too long, from the initial application to receiving the money into your bank account.

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LOANS MAY BE SECURED ON YOUR HOME. THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE SECURING DEBTS AGAINST YOUR HOME. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR OTHER DEBTS SECURED ON IT. IF YOU ARE THINKING OF CONSOLIDATING EXISTING BORROWING YOU SHOULD BE AWARE THAT YOU MAY BE EXTENDING THE TERMS OF THE DEBT AND INCREASING THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU REPAY.

For mortgages and re-mortgages the overall cost for comparison is 8.5% APR variable and for secured loans 14.5% APR variable. The actual rate will depend upon your circumstances. Ask for a personalised illustration. A broker fee may be payable on completion, and will depend on your circumstances. For mortgages and re-mortgages this fee is typically between 0% and 3% of the gross mortgage amount, subject to a minimum of £2,495 and a maximum of £3,995. For secured loans, the fee is typically between 0% and 10% of the loan value.

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