UK taxpayer gets £538m boost from Virgin Money

Published on Jul 23 2012 // Breaking News, Business, Finance, Loans, Mortgage, News
UK taxpayer gets £538m boost from Virgin Money
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No groans with good payday loans

No groans with good payday loans
Good payday loans The words “payday loan” often make the hair stand up on the back of someone’s neck. Baaaaad! Stay away from payday loans. But, why do we have that opinion if we don’t know the ins and outs of payday loans? Payday Loans: Borrow up to £1000 Up to £1000 in 60...

Credit Rating Myths

Credit Rating Myths
Credit Report Credit records can seem a bit confusing. Here, we expose the truth about 10 credit rating myths! Recent research by credit information provider, Equifax, has revealed that one in three customers who applied for a credit card in the last year was refused credit due to having a poor credit...

Bank of England warns of rise in loan defaults

Published on Mar 31 2011 // Finance, Loans, News
Bank of England warns of rise in loan defaults
The number of home owners unable to keep up with their loan repayments is expected to rise, the Bank of England has warned. It follows an “unexpected” rise in numbers since the beginning of the year, it reported on Thursday. The Bank predicts the total number of mortgage defaults will rise during...

Are pre-paid cards the way forward?

Published on Dec 21 2009 // Loans
Are pre-paid cards the way forward?
Pre-paid cards are more than just a good way to budget – they also offer a way to escape some booking and oversea fees. But is this payment method the way forward – and what deals are on offer? Once upon a time, pre-paid cards were mainly used by people with no or poor credit histories,...

Make your second home dreams come true

Published on Dec 21 2009 // Loans, Mortgage
Make your second home dreams come true
Whether you plan to use your holiday home or let it out, it pays to do your research first. Laura Howard sets out the rules. For a nation engaged in a long-standing love affair with property, it should come as no surprise that an estimated 10% of Brits own second homes. But, while some people view a...