In this financial climate and particularly at this time of year when Christmas is approaching, it’s very easy to get bogged down in debt all for the sake of ensuring a great festive season for your friends and family. Unfortunately this also means that that “happy new year” will start off a debt riddled one.
There are smart ways to borrow money without incurring spiralling amounts of debt however, and in this article we talk about one specific method which has attracted a lot of attention in recent years – the value of the logbook loan.
A logbook loan is a cash loan, usually deposited within 1 day of applying, that is secured against your vehicles logbook and carries a higher than average APR.
At first this seems like something to avoid, but let’s look at the glowing benefits to borrowing a logbook loan over taking money from the banks.
- Banks may charge a low APR by comparison but they often lend large amounts repayable over a number of years. Logbook lenders lend small amounts repayable over short periods of time. Both lenders need to make money from handing their money out.
- Some banks have very fast processing for loan applications but all logbook lenders deposit funds usually within 24 hours, so for those that need cash very quickly this is the best way.
- Some banks refuse credit on the basis of a bad credit history. Logbook lenders are no concerned with this because there are often reasons for a bad credit history and a person should not be refused help when they need it most on the basis of being a late-payer in the past.
- Interest is high and the ownership of your car is at stake. Whilst this may seem like a bad thing it will provide more motivation for paying back the loan in time.
There are other benefits to borrowing in the short term from logbook lenders, and these vary by company. Probably the single most important benefit however is that these types of loans place a lot of responsibility in the hands of the borrower, as such you have complete control.
For people whose money burns a hole in their pocket, perhaps a logbook solution may not be right for them. However, if you are sensible with money and just find yourself short on cash at the end of the month, logbook loans offer a viable borrowing solution.
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Logbook Money offers a great way of unlocking short term finance, see their logbook loans website.
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