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Keeping the wolf from the door

As the end of the month approaches the simple question at the hole-in-the-wall ‘Check balance?’ can seem rather sinister. Especially in the costly months of high summer, pay-day can often seem a very long way off - hence the rise in recent years of the ‘pay-day’ loan. ... Read more

Borrowing – Where big is better

Things have lurched from bad to horrific in the US as two giant mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have revealed the dire straits they’re in. Fortunately for them, it seems the US Federal Reserve is following the Bank of England’s lead, offering the lenders vast funds at a much reduced rate. ... Read more

Loan deals hard to come by

The credit crunch. Global economic slowdown. You must be sick to death of hearing those phrases. The general downturn seems to have affected everything from mortgage prices to energy bills, the cost of food and even petrol costs. ... Read more

Searching for value

In recent months we’ve seen the Bank of England’s base rate drop sharply from 5.5% at the start of the year to 5% now but despite this, average unsecured loan rates have crept steadily upwards. If you’re planning on consolidating a debt or borrowing to invest in your property then it’s important to be aware of how rates are changing and where the best deals can still be found. ... Read more

Pain in Spain – but not for Wayne

There have been reports that Wayne Rooney’s stag do in Ibiza would set the Manchester United star back some £250,000. The footballer is said to have hired a luxury villa big enough for 17 of his closest buddies and splashed out on the Spanish island for four days of fun. ... Read more

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