Archive for January, 2009

What is an Unsecured Personal Loan?

An unsecured personal loan is a loan that does not require you to put up one of you assets as collateral. These types of personal loans can be easy to get but are usually associated with a higher interest rate. Because there is no collateral the lender considers it more of a risk. You may [...]

What is a Secured Personal Loan?

A secured personal loan is a loan where some type of collateral is promised to the lender as assurance that the loan will be repaid. The collateral is usually something of great value such as a house or a car and is necessary due to the fact that the borrower has fallen into a high [...]

Teach Yourself About Personal Loans on the Internet

The internet is a wonderful place to get information. You can find everything you’ll need to know about personal loans simply by typing the term into a search engine. There are plenty of great sites that explain all types of loansĀ  as well as providing tips and pointers for finding the ones with the best [...]

Co-signing a Personal Loan for a Friend or Family Member

Getting asked to co-sign a personal loan for a friend or family member? If you agree to do it, this is a very generous gesture as it will likely mean the difference between them qualifying or not being eligible. However, the decision of being a co-signer for a personal loan should not be taken lightly. [...]