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Up until 2008, borrowing was never easier. Lending market buzzwords were all too familiar: fantastic loan deals; low interest rate lending; competitive loan offers and cheap loans, to name just a few. The bad news is we now have a national household debt of £1 trillion in the UK and personal debt is expected to reach £1.6 trillion within 10 years.

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LoanAPRMin LoanMax Loan
Moneyback Bank Loan7.2%£7500£15000Apply / Details
Barclaycard Personal Loan7.3%£4000£25000Apply / Details
Alliance & Leicester Personal Loan7.7%£7500£15000Apply / Details
Halifax Personal Loan (Semi-exclusive)7.8%£7000£13000Apply / Details
Bank of Scotland Personal Loan (Semi-exclusive)7.8%£7000£13000Apply / Details
LoanAPRMin LoanMax Loan
FirstPlus Exclusive Rate6.6%8.1%£10000Apply / Details
Ocean Finance9.5%14.9£10000Apply / Details
Loans.co.uk11.3%14.9%£10000Apply / Details
LoanAPRMin LoanMax Loan
Creditplus Car Finance17.9%£2500£25000Apply / Details

Up until 2008 borrowing was never easier. Lending market buzzwords were all too familiar: fantastic loan deals; low interest rate lending; competitive loan offers and cheap loans, to name just a few. The bad news is we now have a national household debt of £1 trillion in the UK and personal debt is expected to reach £1.6 trillion within 10 years.

At Debts, we aim to offer you a comprehensive guide to borrowing, taking a look at personal loans, student loans, debt consolidation loans, and secure loans. Before you apply for a loan don’t forget to check your Credit Report, get it free here. We will also be looking at business loans for those who are thinking of expanding their business or maybe wanting to purchase some new equipment. If you need some extra cash quick, like say a car loan, take a look under the bonnet of unsecured loans – what kind best suits you?

With a variety such as this, it is no wonder so many people find it a little bewildering. Here we will take you through the various kinds of personal loans so you can decide which, if any, best suits your financial needs. We will also look at borrowing risks, which are all too common and show why an amazing loan offer is not always what it seems. In this guide we’ll also put the small print under the microscope and look at why consolidating debt is not always the right move. Also, don’t miss our section on how to budget and avoid debt It can be done!

Anyone serious about sorting their finances needs to get hold of our guide to Getting Out and Staying Out of Debt – download it FREE from our homepage now!

If you have used the services of any loan provider we would appreciate your feedback. Our debt Forum is the place to post a message or check out what other people have to say on loans or any other matter pertaining to personal finance. We also have a comprehensive list of loan providers in our A-Z Providers directory. To contact a loan provider, visit the A-Z Provider page in this section.

Considering a loan? Compare loans on our comparison tables to ensure you get the best loan deal. Finally, keep up-to-date with the latest loan information by visiting our Economy Latest section. Debts has all the news concerning loans and personal finance in the UK, as it happens.

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