UK Finance Blog Finance news and advice. Fri, 16 Aug 2019 13:54:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Can I use my Payday Loan for Buying School Uniform? Wed, 31 Jul 2019 11:52:26 +0000


Do I need to use it for a specific purpose?


How much can I borrow?



How do repayments work?


How does the cost compare?


Will I need a credit check?


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Does a Payday Loan Work for Everyone? Wed, 31 Jul 2019 11:51:40 +0000

Payday loans are different to other types of loans and they tend to have features which make them appealing to lots of people. However, you may still wonder whether they will suit everyone and whether they are for you. It is worth understanding about the features of the loans so that you know more about them and how they work and this will enable you to be able to decide whether you think that they will work for everyone and whether they will work for you.

No credit check

Payday lenders do not do a credit check. This means that if you have a poor credit record which stops you form getting other types of loans, you will not be turned down for these loans. This can be great for anyone who needs money ad cannot borrow elsewhere. However, the loans are not just for those people who have a poor credit record but anyone is able to apply for them. So even if you have a good credit record they could have other advantages which might appeal to you and therefore they could be right for your regardless of your credit record.

Lend small amounts

A payday loan tends to be for amounts up to £1,000. This means that you will be able to borrow smaller amounts of money. This can be good if you do not need much money as many loans will be for large amounts and you have to borrow more than you need. It is better to just borrow what you need as you will not be paying out unnecessary interest on money you do not need and you will be able to repay it sooner. If you do need larger amounts then you would have to look elsewhere as payday lenders tend to only stick to these smaller amounts of money. 

Loans do not last long

A payday loan will need to be repaid in full on your next pay day. This means that it will only last for a few weeks. Many people are not keen on being in debt and so having a loan that only lasts a few weeks is a great advantage to them. They will soon be rid of the debt. What it does mean though is that you have to find the money to repay the lump sum that you owe pretty quickly. You should have the money as it will go out on the day that you are paid, but you will need to make sure that you then have enough money to be able to afford to pay for everything else that you need as well. This could be tricky for some people and it is important to be well organised with your spending to make sure that you will be able to cope. You need to think about what money you need, what things you have to buy and to make sure that you will have enough. If not, then you need to consider where you might be able to cut down your spending as well as whether you can earn more money so that you will be able to manage. It is well worth doing these calculations so that you can take out your loan with confidence.

Easy and quick to arrange

Payday loans are very easy to arrange and very quick. This means that if you need the money in an emergency then you will be able to get it easily. Some lenders may even be able to have the money in your bank account within a few hours from when you submitted the application. This means if you have a genuine emergency you will get money when you need it. Some may take a bit longer and you may have to wait a few days. This means that if you do need the money really quickly, then you need to check before you apply to make sure that it will arrive when you need it. 


So as you can e=see the features of a payday loan can work better for some people than others. For some things they will be a big advantage for some whereas others will find them to be a disadvantage. It is therefore important to find out how the loans work, and think about whether they will be the right decision or you. This is a very personal decision and it will depend on your personal circumstances as to whether you should choose this type of loan or not. It is also worth remembering that the lenders will vary too and so if you compare them you may find that one will be better for you than another. So, take some time to do some research and work things out. It can be hard to do this if you are in a panic about needing money, but try your best so that you can make the right decision for you.

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