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Consumers taking out loans 'to keep up appearances'

Concerns have been raised that Brits are taking out loans and spending heavily on credit cards because they wish to be perceived as middle class.
22 April 2008

Britain owes £25bn in unsecured debt

Concerns have been raised over the amount of money owed by British borrowers, with debt expected to double over the next eight months.
16 April 2008

Banks 'still have an appetite to lend'

Banks are still lending money but have tightened up on the criteria of who can borrow funds, one expert has said.
15 April 2008

Credit markets effectively closed, claims analyst

Friday's near collapse of investment bank Bear Sterns in the US will have consequences for the UK loans industry.
17 March 2008

Student loan credit rating 'not a bad thing'

A proposal by the Student Loans Company to begin reporting bad debts to credit agencies might not be such a bad thing, according to a personal finance expert.
14 March 2008

Recession veterans fear UK downturn

Nearly one in six Britons believes that the UK is already in a recession while the idea fills others with dread, according to new research.
07 March 2008

'Need for bridging loans rises in times of duress'

In times of financial difficulty, bridging loans can prove a useful tool in staying afloat, according to one expert.
21 February 2008

2m get loans to pay debt

Growing numbers of people are taking out loans in order to pay back other debts, new figures revealed.
20 February 2008

Motorists urged to 'do their research' on car finance

Drivers should make sure they shop around when looking for car finance deals to avoid paying too much when purchasing a car, it has been suggested.
19 February 2008

Personal loans 'should not be kept secret'

Loan holders should let their partners or families know about mounting debt problems, according to a charity that provides financial assistance
05 February 2008

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