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Archive for December, 2009

Home loans, mortgages, debt consolidation, in light of the recession, these have become pretty hot topics for the media to discuss.

However, the media often has an odd tendency to muddy the waters as opposed to actually clarifying much, so for all the talk of debt consolidation, not a lot of it is very clear, and most of it only serves to confuse people who might need to look into the option.

So in the interest of clarification, we’ll get into what, exactly, debt consolidation is.

Simply put, debt consolidation is the act of taking out one loan to pay off several other loans. It really is as simple as that. The hows and whats and whys are a little more complicated, but as far as a broad definition goes, it’s just borrowing money from one source to pay off debts that have become unmanageable, nothing more.

Debt consolidation can involve the transfer of a number of unsecured loans into a single unsecured loan, but more commonly, the debt consolidation loan will be attached to collateral of some form. For example, you might have a number of unpaid credit card bills, car payments, student loans and so forth, so you take a consolidation loan out using your house as collateral.

You might wonder why you would bother with a debt consolidation loan, as opposed to just paying off the debts you currently have directly. After all, you’re still making roughly the same payments every month, right?

Well, debt consolidation is there as an option for people dealing with debt that has simply become overwhelming. Take for example a business owner who is forced to close shop, but still owes thousands to the IRS in business and self employment taxes, or somebody trying to improve their credit in the face of massive unpaid credit card debt. You might never need one, but if you do, a consolidation loan is there as a lower risk, easier-to-manage option.

When it comes down to it, anyone can be turned down for a secured loan. Even if you have collateral – most likely a property that you own – it may not be enough to get you accepted for a secured loan.

Your credit history could have an impact for example. You are more likely to be accepted for this kind of loan if you have a chequered credit history than you would be for an unsecured loan however. This is because you have back up in the form of your collateral, and that makes a big difference to whether companies will accept you for a loan of this kind.

It might also depend on how much you are asking to borrow. Some companies might be agreeable to lending you some cash, but the upper limit they have in mind might differ from the upper limit you are thinking about. This is why you need to shop around for the best deal and see who is most likely to meet your needs.

Another aspect you have to consider is the outgoings you already have. If a loan company thinks you are already stretched to capacity then they won’t be too keen on extending a secured loan to you. Even though they would legitimately be able to claim on your home if you didn’t pay it back, they obviously don’t want to take on a really bad risk if they deem you to be one.

So yes, you could be denied from getting the loan you want. But if you are you need to consider whether or not applying for it is a good idea in the first place. Look at all your outgoings once again and see whether you could adjust them so you can meet the loan repayments. That should get you on the road to success.

Unfortunately in life, not everything always goes according to plan and an accident or something equally unexpected occurs that requires quick access to cash. If your car unexpectedly dies or you have some other emergency, you may need cash ASAP. Of course, if you don’t have the money readily available yourself, you’ll need to figure out how to get it somewhere else. Fortunately there are many ways to borrow money fast, one of which we’ll cover briefly here.

Payday loans are sometimes referred to as cash advances or paycheck advances. They allow the borrower to get their money quickly. The loan is secured by borrowing against your future paycheck. It is typically a small, short-term loan, usually due within 2 weeks. Rates and fees can be high, so this option should be carefully considered before being undertaken.

On the internet, a consumer will usually fill out an online application form or fax an application that includes personal information, bank account and employment information, as well as their social security number. Copies of a check, recent bank statement and signed paperwork are usually also faxed. At that point, upon approval of the loan, the money is put into the customer’s checking account via direct deposit. The loan payment and finance charges are then electronically debited from the borrower’s next paycheck.