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Loans Trends 'Reflect Downturn'27 May 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Secured loans have suffered a very sharp drop - but in-store credit is on the up.
Secured loans have suffered a very sharp drop - but in-store credit is on the up.
Loan Sharks Smell Blood in Economic Downturn26 May 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
People who would have borrowed from legal sub-prime lenders are now being turned down in greater numbers.
People who would have borrowed from legal sub-prime lenders are now being turned down in greater numbers.
Loans Review Reveals 'Unconventional Borrowers'26 May 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Taking out a 'consolidation' loan is commonplace - but others use the credit for beach huts and even mobile discos.
Taking out a 'consolidation' loan is commonplace - but others use the credit for beach huts and even mobile discos.
Credit Warning Issued by Financial Firm21 May 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The customer's own credit-worthiness is attaining more importance among loans lenders.
The customer's own credit-worthiness is attaining more importance among loans lenders.
Britain's Car Culture 'Has Changed Drastically'15 May 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
A loans provider has shown that replacing an old vehicle is the single biggest reason for new car purchases.
A loans provider has shown that replacing an old vehicle is the single biggest reason for new car purchases.
Lloyds and Barclays Highlight 'Bad Debt' Increase07 May 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
More and more borrowers are having a tough time paying back their loans, latest management statements from banks suggest.
More and more borrowers are having a tough time paying back their loans, latest management statements from banks suggest.
Banks Face Criticism for PPI Decision05 May 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Barclays and Lloyds are battling the Competition Commission following its ban on 'point of sale' loans insurance.
Barclays and Lloyds are battling the Competition Commission following its ban on 'point of sale' loans insurance.
Equity Release Loan Amounts 'Rise 15%'01 May 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
An industry group has claimed that the loans are bearing up, despite falling house prices.
An industry group has claimed that the loans are bearing up, despite falling house prices.
Personal Loan Ads 'To Be Banned'30 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Some TV spots downplay the financial implications of taking out credit, according to the ASA's chairman.
Some TV spots downplay the financial implications of taking out credit, according to the ASA's chairman.
Consumers shy away from unsecured loans, says FLA30 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Loan borrowing has dropped by 30 percent in a year according to the report.
Loan borrowing has dropped by 30 percent in a year according to the report.
BBA Statistics Show Muted Loans Market27 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Britons paid back more on their loans and overdrafts last month and mortgage lending levels remained low.
Britons paid back more on their loans and overdrafts last month and mortgage lending levels remained low.
Lender Sees Sharp Decline in Equity Release Loans15 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Equity release loans have dropped by almost a quarter in the past year, due in part to falling property prices.
Equity release loans have dropped by almost a quarter in the past year, due in part to falling property prices.
Financial Firms 'Not Dealing With Complaints Properly'14 Apr 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The Ombudsman sees significant deficiencies in the firms' current attitude towards customers.
The Ombudsman sees significant deficiencies in the firms' current attitude towards customers.
Equity Release Loans Investigation Continues27 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The sector has been affected by the recent housing downturn - but a new consultation aims at strengthening equity release for the future.
The sector has been affected by the recent housing downturn - but a new consultation aims at strengthening equity release for the future.
Financial Firm Highlights 'Rise of the Shoporexics'13 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Credit-fuelled shopping addictions are causing serious damage to the nation's personal finances according to a new study.
Credit-fuelled shopping addictions are causing serious damage to the nation's personal finances according to a new study.
Lloyds Unveils New Government Insurance Help09 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The merged bank will now be taken into closer government control, after agreeing to ringfence its toxic assets into a special taxpayer-backed insurance scheme.
The merged bank will now be taken into closer government control, after agreeing to ringfence its toxic assets into a special taxpayer-backed insurance scheme.
Bank of England 'Likely to Start Printing Money'02 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Quantitative easing could begin very soon as the authorities try to stimulate the slowing economy.
Quantitative easing could begin very soon as the authorities try to stimulate the slowing economy.
'Family Loans' Leave Parents With Debt Problems25 Feb 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The loans are given by parents to grown-up children and grandchildren, costing each household over £10,000 on average.
The loans are given by parents to grown-up children and grandchildren, costing each household over £10,000 on average.
FSA Urges Firms to Withdraw Single Premium PPI25 Feb 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Firms have been requested to no longer sell the loans insurance from the end of May.
Firms have been requested to no longer sell the loans insurance from the end of May.
Desperate Small Firms 'Turning to Family Loans'20 Feb 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Confidence in banks has collapsed as the lenders tighten their criteria in the financial crisis.
Confidence in banks has collapsed as the lenders tighten their criteria in the financial crisis.
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