The following figures prove that the market of personal loans
is expanding:By the end of October 2006, the total UK personal
debt stood at £1,268 billion. Over the last 12 months, the growth
rate increased to 10.4%, which equates to an increase of £110
billion By the end of March 2007, the total UK personal debt
stood at £1,318 billion. Over the last 12 months, the growth rate
increased to 10.5%, which equates to an increase of £116 billion
According to market analysts, consumer awareness regarding
costly overdrafts and payment cards debts has accelerated the growth
of the personal loans market. Currently, it accounts for over a quarter
of total UK consumer credit gross lending and is expected to grow by
19% by 2011.
Analysts say that people are slowly but surely realising that multiple
overdrafts and payment card debts- in the sform of credit cards, cash
cards and store cards- prove to be more costly, as they have high interest
rates. Another reason for the growing popularity of
personal loans is that it provides finance for almost anything…
Based on the nature and urgency of monetary requirement, demands can
be categorised as:
Routine demands: Home improvement,
health insurance, schooling, career development studies, wedding, vacation,
holiday season, vehicle purchase and more
Critical demands: Bad credit, debt consolidation, extended
treatments, late education fees, surgery and more
Lifestyle demands: Cosmetic surgery, flying lessons,
gambling, spa treatment, spiritual healing and more Based on collateral precondition,
personal loan deals are either of secured (credit assistance against
collateral) or unsecured (credit assistance without collateral) nature.
It is a known fact that for homeowners and property owners, the secured
type of personal loans is the best option, as it ensures maximum loan
benefits. And, for tenants and students, the unsecured type is the only
alternative.
Basically, the ability and willingness to pledge collateral is the basic
criteria for opting for a secured or unsecured
loan deal. However, loan seekers-who are capable and willing to
pledge collateral-must give importance to the practicality or feasibility
of getting into property related legalities and risking their property
for a small monetary requirement.
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