The Basics of Finding a Loan for People with Bad Credit

John Mussi

If you've ever tried finding a loan for people with bad credit, you might think that it's impossible. Everywhere you turn, it seems as though there's nothing but rejection to be found.

Don't give up, though, because you can find a loan for people with bad credit if you know where to look… it's easy enough to do, because there are a lot of different types of these loans out there.

An entire industry has evolved out of creating different ways to offer a loan for people with bad credit; one of these ways might be just what you're looking for.

Small loans and petty cash

One of the most frustrating times to not be able to find a loan for people with bad credit is when you just need enough money to make it until your next payday or to cover small expenses.

If this is the case, you might want to consider trying to get a loan for people with bad credit from a pawnbroker or from a cash advance store. Both of these options offer small loans, usually with no credit check, to cover periods of a few weeks to a month or more.

Cash advance stores offer cash loans in exchange for a personal cheque, for 14 days or until your next payday. If you haven't repaid the loan at that time, then the cash advance store can attempt to process the cheque, submitting it to the bank for payment.

Pawnbrokers work along similar lines, offering cash loans in exchange for personal property such as cameras, jewelry, or electronics. They will hold your property for a month, after which you either need to make a partial payment to extend the contract or pay the loan in full and reclaim your property. If you haven't paid after 90 days, the pawnbroker can put the item up for sale in their shop.

Larger loans

It's possible to get a larger loan for people with bad credit as well. One option for this is to get an auto title loan, which grants the lender a legal claim to the title of your vehicle as collateral for the loan. These loans are based upon the value of your vehicle, and if not repaid allow the lender to repossess the vehicle and put it up for sale.

Some banks and finance companies will also be willing to approve a loan for people with bad credit, but collateral is required to secure the loan. This collateral is often in the form of a vehicle, real estate, or some form of collectable or jewelry… though any property of value will possibly be accepted.

These loans usually have higher interest rates than other loans, but can provide not only the money that you need but also the first step towards rebuilding your credit.

With prompt repayment, you may not need to find a loan for people with bad credit in the future… because your credit can improve with every payment made.

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About The Author

John Mussi is the founder of Direct Online Loans who help homeowners find the best available loans via the www.directonlineloans.co.uk website.