Loans
Payment Protection Insurance makes headlines for all the wrong reasons
For many years payment protection insurance was sold extensively by banks, credit card companies and other lenders.
Inter-family lending soars in wake of credit crunch
According to research released by Aviva into the ‘secret statistics' of lending between family members, there has been a significant rise in this trend in recent years, with two thirds of consumers (63%) stating that there has been an increase in family approaching relatives for money as a direct result of the credit crunch.
Nationwide cuts personal loan rate
Nationwide Building Society has cut its personal loan rate by 0.10% to the lowest rate the Society's offered since 2006. The new rate is open to both new customers and for new loans to existing customers.
Brits borrow to invest in home improvements
Britons are continuing to invest heavily in their homes despite continued reports of challenging economic conditions, according to Sainsbury's Finance.
Graduates face 11 years of debt and a life on hold
Today's graduates face a future blighted by student debt and poor job prospects, according to new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Nationwide Building Society calls for action on legal loan sharks
Nationwide Building Society has given its support to a parliamentary vote to bring in curbs on high-cost credit such as payday loans and doorstep lending.
Savings see a marked rise as debt repayments slow
Brits made a concerted effort with their savings in the first quarter of this year, with a notable rise in the level of money being squirreled away, the highest increase since Q2 2009, according to research from unbiased.co.uk, the professional advice website.
I’ve been made redundant, will I lose my house?
‘Will I lose my house?’ is the biggest single question people ask Payplan’s helpline after they’ve been made redundant.
Fee v free debt advice – what to check before choosing
‘Nothing in life is free’ goes the saying - but when it comes to debt solutions and debt advice, there is an exception to the rule.
Nationwide offers UK's lowest personal loan rate
From tomorrow, Tuesday 7 June, Nationwide Building Society will be offering the UK's lowest personal loan rate.
Are you sitting on a goldmine?
The nation is sitting on a potential goldmine worth £4.3bn according to a new survey from H&T Pawnbrokers, the UK’s leading pawnbroking company.
Brits hide money problems from partners
Not sharing a money problem with a partner is more common than you think, says Payplan.
Consumer confidence remains low as credit granted falls 7%
Consumers remain cautious about taking on credit, with new business falling 7% in March compared with March 2010, according to latest figures from the Finance & Leasing Association, the trade body for the consumer credit industry.
Families struggle as savings rise, but so do debts
Families are struggling to save while keeping ahead of inflation and on top of unsecured debt, according to research from the latest Aviva Family Finances Report.
Money mayday as Brits turn to payday loans
The rising cost of living combined with the recent run of expensive bank holidays has led to a 58 per cent increase in demand for payday loans through moneysupermarket.com, compared to the same period in April.