Should payday loans be banned?

May 7th, 2012

The thought of entering into debt through payday loans needs to be given serious thought. Payday loans have been all over the Press with various MP’s campaigning for their immediate removal. But the lasting question is, if they were banned, how would people access small term cash loans. It is obvious that people can shout from the rooftops to say they would like these options removed, and in some cases it is easy to see why. True, payday loans can lead people into debt, but they can also provide a short term financial option when there are no other option available. Even small business who are struggling to keep afloat are not able to get funding from banks and in many cases may use payday loans for their short term cash flow difficulties.

Here at UK Payday Loans we agree that payday loans are not the best option when people are experiencing financial difficulty, but we believe that a complete outlaw of this type of credit would not be the best solution. More focus needs to be given around why people and indeed, small businesses are getting into debt and what services and credit facilities are open to them.

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Choosing the Best Loan

April 29th, 2012

You are looking for the best loan. What should you consider in your search for the right one? Given two choices – a 12-month loan with zero percent interest rate or a 5 year loan with 5 percent interest per annum – which is the better choice? For some people, this is a no-brainer and would readily pick the loan with zero interest.

However, those who understand the nuances and dynamics of loans and credits would take into account their circumstances when making their choices. For instance, you would probably choose the 12-month loan with zero interest if you can afford to pay it back after 12 months. On the other hand, if your current cash position will not allow you to repay the loan within that period, then you have no other option but to go for the 5-year loan at 5 percent interest. It is obviously more expensive than the other loan, but it is the more appropriate for your situation.

Failure to pay a ‘cheap’ loan can be more damaging than having to pay more for a loan with longer repayment period. You need to consider the intangibles when you make your decision. Failure to make timely payments can affect your credit rating. In addition to this, you may also have to pay penalty fees for ‘cheap’ loans that are not paid on time. If you insist on getting a cheap loan even if it is not the appropriate option given your financial situation, then you may end up paying more than what you would have to pay for a ‘more expensive’ loan.

Carefully assess your financial situation and work on the numbers before you make your final choice. What is right for others may not necessarily be the best option for you. Take stock of your long term financial prospects and decide whether it is best for you to take out a short term or long term loan. Of course, when you decide to take out a loan, it is necessary that you do some serious house cleaning. Make sure that you allocate the funds needed to pay off the loan when it becomes due.

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Payday Loans within the UK Economy

March 13th, 2012

Payday loans appear to be featuring in all of the major press channels in recent times. This could be due to the fact that the mainstream lenders are really tightening their belt on loan application rates and subsequent loan criteria. But what does this mean for the typical UK loan applicant? There may be alternatives to ‘typical’ loan types, payday loans included. An example of this are 0% credit card deals – a classic way to utilise short term credit, and, as long as the balance is repaid at the due date it is a viable short term credit option.

Payday loans are another alternative that are now entrenched within the UK financial sector. Simply watching daytime TV will reveal a glut of payday lenders tempting the UK consumer with various offers of short term loans. Whilst some have argued that this could be deemed as predatory lending, the increasing numbers of lenders has driven competition into the sector and increased choice for the UK economy.

As payday loans are now considered a major player in the unsecured loans market, as with any financial agreement, care needs to be taken in deciding who to go with when looking for credit. Always compare and contrast the different lenders before accessing a payday loan and, above all, always make sure you are able to meet the cost of repaying the money that you have lent when the repayment is due.

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