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Unsecured Loan- a low-risk solution for all your monetary needs Caro Hills
The good thing about an unsecured loan for a borrower is perhaps the absence of risk. Since an unsecured loan is not secured against collateral, the borrower does not fear losing anything even if he fails to repay the loan on time. An unsecured loan is also processed and disbursed very fast as there is no collateral to be assessed, and consequently, very little paper work. Another advantage of an unsecured loan is the flexibility of use. A consumer can use it to: Pay his long medical bills Renovate his house Finance the education of his child Make a car purchase Consolidate all his past debts Pay his mortgage arrears Meet his holiday expenses As far as the disadvantages of an unsecured loan are concerned, there are not too many. Since the lender does not have the security of collateral, he is forced to charge higher rates of interest. The repayment term of such a loan is also made short because of the risk factor. An unsecured loan can be secured by people with bad credit history also. A poor credit history is usually the fallout of missed payments, arrears, defaults, county court judgements (CCJs) and bankruptcy. A bad credit unsecured loan , however, poses more risk to lender than a simple unsecured loan and as a result the terms and conditions of such a loan will be stricter than those of a simple unsecured loan. Before applying for an unsecured loan, it is better to spend some time on the 'Net and compare the rates of the best online lenders in UK. This helps the consumer choose the best deal for himself. Those with little knowledge about the loan market UK should consult a financial expert before applying. There are too many predatory lenders waiting for them to fall into their trap! The author is a business writer specializing in finance and credit products and has written authoritative articles on the finance industry. He has done his masters in Business Administration and is currently assisting Go-4-UK-Loans as a finance specialist. 
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