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by: Michael Talbert
At some point in life, it is almost guaranteed that you will be
applying for a loan of some sort. Paying cash for products and
services is not only becoming obsolete, it's terribly inconvenient.
Today, credit is a way of life, and as more and more people begin to
shop online, plastic is the currency accepted everywhere.
The most basic of loans is of course, the credit card. Companies
that issue credit cards make money every month that you carry a
balance, and they are betting on the fact that you won't pay off the
balance every month.
Some loans actually make good business sense. Why would anyone want
to shell out $300,000 for a new home when they could get a Home Loan
and pay $1,000.00 a month, and then deduct the interest paid from
their income taxes? That three hundred grand could be put to work in
other investments, and could conceivably earn more for you than you
are actually paying for the house! And all that time, if you time it
right, your house becomes more and more valuable.
There are also times when for many people things just aren’t going
well financially. An unexpected expense occurs and you find yourself
just coming up short on your living expenses. Many types of loans
exist for this type of situation, both secured and unsecured.
Maybe you just need some quick cash to get through the holidays, and
intend to pay the loan off within the next few pay periods.
Companies offering short term Payday Loans abound both on the
Internet and off. Some with no credit check will transfer up to
$1,500 into your bank account within 24 hours.
Student loans, auto loans, small business loans, personal loans,
home loans, second mortgages, payday loans, government loans, bad
credit loans, loans to consolidate other loans – there is a loan for
just about any occasion out there.
The question is how much are you going to pay for your loan? And the
answer to that depends in most cases on your credit history.
Your Credit History: Weather or not you get the loan, and how much
it will cost you.
It is never too early to start establishing credit, and the best way
to do this is with a credit card. If you are finding it difficult to
obtain a credit card because you have no history, you can always buy
your history by applying for a secured credit card or line of
credit. Put down $500 or $1,000 and borrow against it. Make sure the
institution you are applying to reports to the major credit bureaus,
use the line of credit and pay your bills on time, and voila – you
have a credit history! There is nothing wrong with carrying a
balance over, just pay the minimum or a bit more, and pay it on
time! Creditors like to think they will be making some money off of
you.
What Lenders are Looking For
While different institutions have different criteria, there are some
generalizations one can make about how they determine the
creditworthiness of an applicant. Make no mistake about it;
creditors are in the business of making money. If your credit is
less than perfect, it doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t get the
loan, but you will be paying more for it!
After receiving your application, a lender will then acquire a
credit report from one of the three major credit bureaus, Equifax,
Trans Union, or Experian. This is your credit history. Taking into
account such factors as your income, the balances in your checking
and savings accounts, the assets you own, the length of time you
have been at your current job and place of residence, the amount you
owe other creditors, and how promptly you pay your bills, the
potential lender will then make a determination on if you will get
the loan, and how much they will charge you for it.
Frequent late payments, bankruptcy, repossessions, legal judgment
liens, or accounts being turned over to collection agencies do not
bode well for obtaining a loan. That being said, most creditors
realize that life happens, and such legitimate circumstances like an
unexpected illness, injury, or the loss of your job do not
necessarily reflect negatively on your creditworthiness.
When Things Take a Turn for the Worse
If you are in the process of paying on a loan or loans and one of
these unforeseen circumstances befall you, talk to your loan
officer. Most loan institutions find it in their best interest to
work with the lendee, and will often make the necessary arrangements
to make it easier for you to make your payments. Just remember, they
want their money, and the last thing they want is for you to default
on your loan, or heaven forbid, declare bankruptcy!
About The Author
Michael Talbert is an author that writes on a variety of topics.
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