Personal loan news, Jan - Mar 2008

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Credit availability 'has led to debt problems'

31 March 2008

The growing availability if credit has resulted in many young people getting themselves into debt, according to recent comments made by Scottish Widows.

Crunch 'has hit personal loans'

28 March 2008

Recent economic conditions have meant that the rates on unsecured personal loans have increased, Neeanadvisor.com has claimed.

Retirees 'facing higher debt levels'

25 March 2008

A new report from Barclays and Help the Aged has claimed that a growing number of people are reaching the age of retirement with debt burdens, possibly from personal loans.

Cost of living 'leads to debt advice'

19 March 2008

A number of factors such as rising food prices and mortgages have meant that there has been a rise in the number of people asking for help for debt problems, the Citizens Advice Bureau has stated.

Community support for Somerset consumers

18 March 2008

A new community venture is to be offered for people in Chard, Somerset, who have debt problems, which could those with loans.

Welsh bankruptcies 'increase'

12 March 2008

New figures released by the Insolvency Service have stated that bankruptcies in Wales increased for the seventh year in a row last year.

Bills 'rising faster than salaries'

10 March 2008

On average, pay rises in the UK are lower than increases in bills, uSwitch.com has claimed this week.

Bank holds base rate

07 March 2008

The base rate of interest has been left unchanged at 5.25% by the Bank of England's monetary policy committee, something that could interest those with loans.

MP seeks loans help

06 March 2008

A politician from Hampshire has asked that those with debt be given more assistance from the government.

Car spending 'set to drop'

04 March 2008

The number of consumers who are going to purchase a car in the next six months is set to drop, Sainsbury's has stated.

Britons 'take out loans to pay for weddings'

29 February 2008

More than 123,000 happy couples will take out personal loans worth a total of £1.16 billion this year to pay for their wedding, according to estimates.

Interest rates predicted to fall even further

27 February 2008

A UK economist has suggested that the Bank of England's base rate could drop even further this year, which could lead to lower interest rates for those repaying loans.

1 in 5 turn to bank loans for car purchases

22 February 2008

New research by the Halifax has shown that when it comes to financing their next car, nearly one in five respondents (18%) said they would use a bank loan

Shop around for finance car buyers advised

21 February 2008

Car insurance firm esure ha conducted new research which shows motorists aren't driving a hard enough bargain when it comes to buying a new '08' registered car

Economist issues credit crunch warning

20 February 2008

A gloomy forecast for consumers has been given by one of the UK's top economists.

More take out a loan in January say Halifax

07 February 2008

Consumers attempting to get a handle on their New Year finances mean that January is a very popular month in which to take out a personal loan, new figures from lender Halifax show.

CCCS: Break your personal loans silence

06 February 2008

Recent research suggesting that many personal loans are kept secret from the borrower's friends and family have not surprised the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS), a spokesman for the debt advisors said yesterday.

Abbey: Britons make loans in secret

31 January 2008

Many borrowers feel so ashamed of taking out unsecured funds that they hide it from friends and family, provider Abbey said yesterday.

FSA revamps website

30 January 2008

Industry regulator the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has unveiled a revamp of its advice website - which it says will help consumers manage their money more effectively.

uSwitch: Switching isn't a hassle

29 January 2008

Consumers should have a better understanding that they can save money by scouring the market for the best personal finances deal, such as for a loan or credit card, uSwitch has said.



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