Summary:
Getting a loan can be a tricky and confusing process. Some people have no idea what is going on and just trust that their loan representative is honest and fair. Some think that getting a loan requires you to put your home or vehicle up as collateral. This simply is not the case with all loans. There are other types of loans out there that will work for you if you are smart about which one to choose. Choosing the right loan can set the tone for your entire financial future, s...
Getting a loan can be a tricky and confusing process. Some people have no idea what is going on and just trust that their loan representative is honest and fair. Some think that getting a loan requires you to put your home or vehicle up as collateral. This simply is not the case with all loans. There are other types of loans out there that will work for you if you are smart about which one to choose. Choosing the right loan can set the tone for your entire financial future, so it is something that should not be taken lightly.
An unsecured loan does not require that you use any of your assets as collateral. This means that if you miss a few payments, you aren't going to have to worry as much as with a secured loan. Do not think that you are completely safe from the lender just yet. If you do miss payments frequently it will begin to affect your credit score. Since there is no collateral against your home or other possessions, then they must give the lender some way of knowing that they mean business. As well as having your credit score at stake, you will also have a higher interest rate than one of a secured loan.
Another type of unsecured loan is the payday advance loan. This type of loan is geared towards people who need cash fast. If you have an emergency that you must take care of right away and do not have the money at hand, then this is the loan you are looking for. You will be limited to the amount of money you can receive, but there are no credit checks to slow down the process and you will receive your money in at least one hour. There are also smaller fees associated with this loan. Usually the borrower is required to pay 30 for every 100 borrowed. This fee can increase as the amount increases, but this is substantially lower than any other type of loan.
A line of credit, much like a credit card, can be taken out with your bank. The line of credit can vary greatly depending on how much you need. The borrower will not fall victim to a time line in which they must repay the money back. Due to this fact, the borrower must meet a minimum payment every month in order to keep this line of credit open. This line of credit can stay open for as long as the borrower needs.
The only drawback to any of these unsecured loans is that you are required to have a good credit rating. For this reason, it may be harder to acquire this type of loan from most lenders. The interest rates that are required will also be substantially higher than those found with other loans. All this is to be expected since no collateral is used to ensure that payments are made on time. These small inconveniences far outweigh those of secured loans and home repossession.