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Do You Really Need A Personal Loan?

by Ryan Kendall

Taking a loan is a big step. Though personal loans can take away a lot of problems and save you in your time of need, but it comes with a lot of responsibility and risks. So, before you make the decision of getting a personal loan, why not read the following few pointers to help yourself make the best decision?

Do You Really Need A Personal Loan?

Before taking the loan, try reconsidering your reasons for doing so.

The reason for applying. Personal loans are sanctioned for many occasions, like marriage, education, health concerns, limited period sales on properties and many more. These are the times when you need the loan genuinely. Occasions such as taking a loan to invest in other schemes like ‘money double’ or stocks are not the right reasons to be applying for a loan.

Credit History. You may want to first take a look at your credit history before applying for a personal loan to know how likely the chances are of getting the loan approved. If you have a bad credit history, like unpaid or delayed credit card bills, then you should first pay the due. Else, it may cause to be a hindrance in your loan application process.

Look for the best deal. This means that you need to find the bank providing the best and lowest interest rates for your loan. Ask experts, take help from friends and relatives or find some information online regarding the most suitable loan scheme for you.

Interest Rate. Personal loans come packed with high interest rates. Even though you might be in urgent need of the loan, take time to know what you are getting yourself into. Because of the fact that you do not have to keep any collateral to acquire the loan, the risk factor for the lender becomes higher. Hence, the high interest rate.  However, there are many ways of paying back the interest. You can opt for a fixed interest rate or a varying one.

Penalty. In case you are unable to pay the loan on time, there may be penalties that you have to pay along with the loan and interest. Usually this type of penalty charge is a huge one. You should get more information about such issues from the company you are taking the loan from.

No matter the amount, the kind of interest rate or the payment methods of your loan researching well and getting knowledge about everything related to your loan is the first step towards it. Make sure that the loan you are applying for not only has the best offer but is also affordable for you, after deducting all other miscellaneous expenses.

 

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About Ryan Kendall

Ryan is an economist and financial analyst at California University. He writes for several financial newspapers around the globe and in his free time he loves playing with his XBox

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