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Is a loan the most sensible way to borrow, or could you look for other credit options?
Many of the key events and milestones in our lives, like weddings, cost more than we have to hand. A loan can help make up any shortfall, but youāll want to avoid letting the excitement about your event cloud your financial judgement.
Donāt borrow more than you can afford to repay, and remember that taking cost-saving steps when planning your event can save you lots of money down the road by reducing the interest you have to pay.
When you apply for additional borrowing you have the option to completely replace your current loan with a new, larger loan. This combines your existing loan and new borrowing into one, single monthly repayment. This option also allows you to set a new payment term, as long as itās a year or longer.
If you choose this option, your existing loan is automatically closed as part of the process.
Your new loan could be charged at a higher interest rate than your existing one and your loan term may be longer. There could be a charge to settle your current loan early ā but it wonāt be more than 58 daysā interest and weāll tell you how much itāll be when you apply.
Borrowing tips
Many people find savings arenāt enough to cover unexpected costs such as vetsā bills, or emergency home or car repairs.
A personal loan offers a structured way to cover your costs, especially if it will take you some time to repay. But if you think youāll be able to pay the money back within a year, a credit card may offer the more flexible solution, especially if you can take advantage of a 0% interest offer.
Debt consolidation is one of the most common reasons to take out a loan. It can help you get your finances under control, but for it to work you need to be able to stick to a budget. You can use the loan to pay outstanding credit card balances, late bills or late loan repayments for example, turning many small debts into one larger one. By taking out a debt consolidation loan you can:
To make a consolidation loan worthwhile, you need to avoid spending any money on those cleared credit cards. To avoid temptation, try not keeping them in your purse or wallet and create a weekly or monthly budget.
When consolidating you should be aware that a new loan could be charged at a higher interest rate than your existing one and the loan term may be longer. So you may pay back more overall. Depending upon the type of loan you have with us, if you repay your loan in full we will make an early settlement adjustment of up to 58 days' interest.
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