Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Will My Home Be At Risk If I Take Out A Secured Loan?

Many people worry that their home will be put at risk if they take out a secured loan over their home. This is because any secured loans that you take out will give the lender a right over your home. This right allows the lender to step in and take possession of and even sell your home in order to recover the amount you owe him if you fall behind in your payments or otherwise breach any of the terms of the loan. The answer to whether or not your home is at risk will, as always, depend to a very large extent on your own personal and financial circumstances.

If you want to find out if your home is at risk with a personal loan, go to the Loan Info Center and select from hundreds of informative articles; all about loans and personal finance!

Saturday, May 13, 2006

Secured Loans

A secured loan is exactly what the title suggests. It is secured by something that is, normally, of equal or higher value. This security is called collateral. The borrower’s collateral is the object, money or property that financers can appropriate to pay themselves back in the event of a default on the loan. Secured loans are suitable when you are trying to raise a large amount, creating a bigger risk for the financer. This type of loan is also appropriate when you cannot get an unsecured loan, or when you have a poor credit history. The security reduces the risk for the lender, making them more willing to work with you. Great examples, where secured loans are common, are the purchase of a new car, the need to make home improvements, the desire to take the luxury holiday of a lifetime.
Secured loans have many benefits, such as lower monthly repayments compared to unsecured loans. The ability to borrow a larger sum of money, or to spread the repayments over a longer period of time. A secured loan is the type of loan that is only available to people with securable assets. Usually, these assets take the form of property, such as a home; this is why secured loans are often referred to as ‘homeowners loans’, ‘home loans’, ‘secured personal loans’ or ‘second charge loans’. You do not have to own your own home outright to be able to take out a secured loan. If you have a mortgage you can put the proportion of the home that you own up as security. Because a secured loan is secured by collateral, most lenders will approve your loan even if you have a history of adverse credit, defaults and arrears. This makes secured loans very attractive to people who would otherwise not qualify for a loan from their local bank.
The duration of a secured loan varies from 3 to 25 years. You simply select a monthly payment that fits in your current circumstances. Generally, secured loans tend to be cheaper than unsecured loans and other forms of borrowing. The interest rate for a secured loan depends upon various factors such as the amount of money you borrow, the length of time and personal details. You can also insure your payments for peace of mind, so you do not have to worry if you lose your job or are unable to work because of accident or sickness.
A no obligation offer will follow, as soon as your secured loan application has been processed. It takes about 10 business days for a secured personal loan to be finalized. During this time you can cancel any time without incurring a penalty.

Karin Boode is the founder of the Loan Info Center , and the author of many loan related articles. The Loan Info Center provides informative articles regarding secured loans and her secured loan blog is available for questions and comments.



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Friday, April 28, 2006

What is a secured loan?

A secured loan is a loan that is backed by collateral. Collateral is your personal property. The two most common types of secured loans are mortgages and auto loans. If you fail to pay either your mortgage or auto loan according to the agreed terms, the lender has the legal right to repossess the property.

Secured loans are generally for higher amounts that unsecured loans, such as credit cards or personal loans, because the lender has more to lose if you default on the loan. Other types of secured loans include home equity loans and lines of credit, which are essentially second mortgages secured by your home; boat loans; and business loans in which you pledge your business's assets.

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Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Secured Loan

Welcome to my secured loan blog. Here you will find usefull information regarding secured loans and answers to common secured loan questions.

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