A secured loan is a loan that is secured against property (usually a home). This ’security’ means less risk for the lender as they have a better chance of recovering their money should the borrower have problems repaying.
What is security?
Security is the offsetting of the value of the loan against something of equal value to (or preferably higher value than) the loan. Security in a secured loan is a legally binding agreement and the lender can, if necessary, force the borrower to release the value in the security to repay the debt if they breach the terms of the loan.
Common features of secured loans:
> Common for higher-value loans
> Usually repaid over a longer period than unsecured lending
> Usually offers lower monthly repayments (for the same amount) than unsecured lending
Why do lenders offer secured loans?
Lenders like the security of a secured loan because there is less risk involved, compared with an unsecured loan: they are more likely to be able to recover the debt if the borrower fails to make their payments.
Why do borrowers like secured loans?
Some borrowers like secured loans because they are able to borrow more money and repay it over longer periods of time than with unsecured lending. This can result in a much lower monthly repayment figure (although you may pay more interest back in the long-term). In many cases, secured loans also come with a lower interest rate.
Think carefully before taking out a secured loan
If you’ve been searching for a secured loan, you’ll probably have come across a warning like this:
“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.”
The warning is there for a reason and you should carefully consider the consequences of failing to repay the secured loan before deciding whether to proceed.
What happens if you have trouble repaying a secured loan?
The first thing you should do if you’re having trouble repaying a secured loan is talk to your lender. They may be able to offer some support and assistance, so talk to them first. You can also talk to a debt adviser, who will be able to assess your situation and advise on the most suitable course of action.
If you can’t resolve your repayment issues, your lender may start proceedings to recover the debt. As the loan is secured against your property, the lender is within their rights to force a sale of the property to repay the debt if they feel this is the best way to recover the money.
For more information about secured loans [http://www.sensiblefinance.co.uk/loans/secured/loan], please visit www.sensiblefinance.co.uk.
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