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Typical uses of a Secured Loan

Typical uses of a Secured Loan

A secured loan, also known as a second mortgage, is a way of borrowing, using a property (often a home) as security. Borrowing can be for personal or business use, and for several potential uses that we explore below.


Secured on a borrowers main residence or for personal use

Loans of this nature tend to be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. They are sold on a fully advised basis. Common regulated loan purposes include:

  • Home improvements
  • Debt consolidation
  • Deposit to buy another property
  • Short term lending to buy a new home before selling existing home.
  • Tax bills
  • Clear debt management plans or IVA’s
  • Holidays and weddings
  • To fund property purchase for a family member
  • To inject capital in to a business

It’s more common that the loan purpose is a combination of the above.


Secured on a BTL property or “Business Borrowing” secured on main residence

These loans tend to be non–regulated. You are treated as a business person rather than a consumer. There is less regulatory protection for borrowers and the process is normally less long winded. Rather than being given advice, your broker may offer you choices. These will most closely match your stated requirements so you can choose which you feel suits you best. Common non–regulated loans purposes include:

  • Second charge loan on a BTL property to raise a deposit to buy another
  • Portfolio second charge secured against multiple BTL properties
  • Second and third charge business loans for start up businesses
  • Business loans for expanding existing businesses
  • Business loans for recovering businesses with poor historic trading or adverse credit

Always read the paperwork you are given carefully, to unsure the product or service you are offered matches your requirements. If you have any doubts always ask.

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    More than 50% of borrowers receive offers better than our representative examples. The %APR rate you will be offered is dependent on your personal circumstances.
    Secured / Second Charge Loans secured on land
    Borrow £62,000 over 180 months at 9.9% APRC representative at a fixed rate of 7.85% for 60 months at £622.09 per month and thereafter 120 instalments of £667.54 at 9.49% or the lender’s current variable rate at the time. The total charge for credit is £55.730.20 which includes £2,660 advice / processing fees and £125 application fee. Total repayable £117,730.2
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    Promise Money is a broker not a lender. Therefore we offer lenders representing the whole of market for mortgages, secured loans, bridging finance, commercial mortgages and development finance. These loans are secured on property and subject to the borrowers status.

    More than 50% of borrowers receive offers better than our representative examples

    The %APR rate you will be offered is dependent on your personal circumstances.

    Mortgages and Remortgages

    Representative example

    Borrow £270,000 over 300 months at 7.1% APRC representative at a fixed rate of 4.79% for 60 months at £1,539.39 per month and thereafter 240 instalments of £2050.55 at 8.49% or the lender’s current variable rate at the time. The total charge for credit is £317,807.66 which includes £2,500 advice / processing fees and £125 application fee. Total repayable £587,807.66

    Secured / Second Charge Loans

    Representative example

    Borrow £62,000 over 180 months at 9.9% APRC representative at a fixed rate of 7.85% for 60 months at £622.09 per month and thereafter 120 instalments of £667.54 at 9.49% or the lender’s current variable rate at the time. The total charge for credit is £55,730.20 which includes £2,660 advice / processing fees and £125 application fee. Total repayable £117,730.20

    Unsecured Loans

    Representative example

    Annual Interest Rate (fixed) is 49.7% p.a. with a Representative 49.7% APR, based on borrowing £5,000 and repaying this over 36 monthly repayments. Monthly repayment is £243.57 with a total amount repayable of £8,768.52 which includes the total interest repayable of £3,768.52.


    THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE SECURING OTHER DEBTS AGAINST YOUR HOME

    REPAYING YOUR DEBTS OVER A LONGER PERIOD CAN REDUCE YOUR PAYMENTS BUT COULD INCREASE THE TOTAL INTEREST YOU PAY. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT.


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