Secured loans due diligence
A journalist on a Sunday broadsheet is writing a piece on the (apparent) rising popularity of secured loans as people seek to consolidate debt and reduce their outgoings amid the cost of living crisis. He's keen to know:
- What are the risks of secured loans?
- The sector has a bit of a dodgy past - is it more reputable now?
- Do people typically use a secured loan to sort out their unsecured debt and credit cards and then pay it off when they remortgage (i.e. it's a short-term tactic even if ostensibly it's a term product)?
- Should you always arrange a secured loan through a broker or can you fly solo?
- What fees are typical on secured loans and how can you ensure you're not paying through the nose?
Deadline is tomorrow at midday.
