Updated: Wednesday 17 February, 2012
By Martin Fagan
Top tips on applying for a loan of £10,000 to be repaid over five years, to make sure you get the best deal.
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If you need to borrow £10,000 over five years, a personal loan is probably your safest option. Although it’s essential that you take your decision seriously and choose a lender carefully, it doesn’t have to be a difficult process. You just need to know a few things about the lending market before you commit yourself to a personal loan.
A personal loan is one that is not secured against your house or any other belongings. It is sometimes known as an unsecured loan, and is usually the best option if you don’t want to risk losing your property, although a personal loan can sometimes cost more in interest payments than a secured one.
£10,000 is a large amount to borrow, so first you must make sure you’re borrowing only as much as you need and repaying it as quickly as you can. Click on the Compare Loans button above, and see if we can help to make sure you’re getting a good deal. We'd also suggest you to speak to your own bank to see whether they can undercut any of the offers available from other lenders.
THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE SECURING ANY 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.