The difference between Secured and Unsecured Loans

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So, 'What is the difference between secured and unsecured loans' you might now be asking yourself. Here, we'll take a look and then move on to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a Secured Loan compared to an Unsecured Loan.

As we discussed earlier then, Secured Loans or Homeowner Secured Loans is a form of borrowing whereby the equity in your property is used as security should you default on your loan repayments.

Basically if you don't keep up your secured loan repayments your home is in danger of being repossessed.

The difference with an Unsecured Loan is that your property is not offered as a form of security to the Lender in the event that you default on your repayments, in which case the Lender will usually seek debt recovery through taking court action.

You're probably wondering why would I take out a Secured Loan where I could lose my home should I default on my loan repayments, as opposed to an Unsecured Loan where debt recovery will take place in the courts?

It's a great question, and the answer is simply flexibility. Homeowner Secured Loans offer a wider range of beneficial features than that of their Unsecured Loan counterparts and are also far less restrictive than Unsecured Loans.

So, exactly what are the beneficial features of a secured loan then? Well, we'll take a look on the next page, before moving on though, we must point out once again that Homeowner Secured Loans are secured on your home, meaning that if you fail to keep up with your repayments, your home is at risk of being repossessed, it's an important fact that you should be aware of before undertaking this type of borrowing.

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Mortgages/Remortgages: The overall cost for comparison is 9.8% APR. The actual rate available will depend upon your circumstances. Ask for a personalised illustration. APR variable and based on a usual case. Most customers are likely to receive a lower rate or the same rate as our overall cost for comparison rate - learn more about APR.

There are no upfront broker fees.
However, a fee may be charged on successful completion. An indication is that on conforming cases (straightforward applications with no or minimal adverse credit) a fee may be charged of up to 1% of the amount advanced, typically £795 and will depend on your circumstances. For non-conforming cases (where case research and processing may be more complex due to adverse credit or unusual circumstances), a fee may be charged of up to 3% of the amount advanced, typically £1,995.

Homeowner Loans: Rates from 8.9% APR variable, but typically 13.9% APR variable. Most customers are likely to receive a lower rate or the same rate as our typical variable rate - learn more about APR. Shire Direct also has a range of non-conforming loan plans with rates up to 19.9% APR. These plans are designed to help those who may have a more difficult credit history, including CCJ's and credit arrears, IVA and bankruptcy problems.
A broker fee of between 0% and 10% of the loan advance may be charged for arranging a secured loan.
All loans subject to status and secured on property.
The actual rate available will depend upon your circumstances. Written quotations on request.

THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE
SECURING OTHER DEBTS AGAINST YOUR HOME.
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED
IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT.

Adding existing debt to your mortgage will increase the repayment term and overall cost.

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