Rent to buy/rent to own facing tougher FCA regulation
As of recent, there has been a crackdown launched on shops which seemingly charge rip-off interest rates for struggling customers on the rent to buy or rent to own household goods. This effects rent-to-own shops which sell furniture and household appliances by charging small weekly instalments, rather than sell them outright, at high interest rates. They face a price cap. In addition to this, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has
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How credit card payments work
A credit card allows you to spend up to a pre-set credit limit which is determined by the lender, this could be as little as a few hundred pounds, or up to several thousand and you are then required to make repayments. Here at Guarantor Loan Comparison, we take a look at how exactly credit card payments work. Paying off in full There are a number of benefits to paying
Read MoreAre we turning into a cashless society?
It is becoming more and more prevalent for us Brits to pay for almost everything on a credit or debit card. A place that only takes cash is becoming much rarer and tends to shock us when we go up to pay with our shiny card made of plastic. Furthermore, online shopping is a huge phenomenon by which you are not able to make cash payments with physical money, rather
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How much will the royal wedding cost?
Unless you have been living under a rock, you will be aware that on the 19th of May 2018, Prince Harry, 33, and his fiancée Meghan Markel, 36 and an American Actress, are to be wed at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. The two got publically announced their engagement on the 27th of November 2017, spurring on mass celebrations across the nations as well as opening up a dialogue
Read MoreSecured loans: All you need to know about loans for homeowners
Rising needs of people have led to money borrowing in many places. Provided that you own a home, a secured loan- also called a homeowner loan- provides a perfect way of accessing huge amounts of even up to £100,000 at fairly low interest rates. However, you should always remember that securing a loan against your home can lead to loss of your home in case you fail to meet the
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