Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Why Do You Need Logbook Loans?

By Jeremy Kendal


A bank loan, or personal finance, is generally taken out to buy something which requires a large amount of money or else to reduce a specific financial burden. Lenders may however refuse to give such loans due to several reasons. A person who is self-employed or unemployed will find it difficult to get such loans. Similarly, if you are an employed person and have more monthly expenses than your income, then your chance of getting a bank loan will be slim.

Other people who are likely to have a problem are those with a poor credit history which will make them ineligible for unsecured loans. High street banks and other traditional financial institutions that provide loans have been hit by the credit crunch, which means that it is more difficult to borrow money. Only people who are certain to repay the loan will get a loan.

People who are unable to get a bank loan need to find a solution for this. Those with a poor credit rating are also stuck. These are the brick walls met by people who are searching for credit but are unsuccessful due to the reasons above. It is possible to obtain credit even if you are unemployed or have a bad credit. These loans are different to an unsecured loan, however, because these loans are often secured. A person who wants to obtain a loan like this needs to have some sort of asset to be used as security.

One of the most popular secured loans is the logbook loan. Logbook loans are taken against a vehicle. You need to put your vehicle's papers as collateral with the lender who will sanction a loan according to the value of the vehicle. Usually, you will not get a loan equal to the actual value of the vehicle. Lenders often give 70% to 90% of its value as the loan amount, depending on the condition and age of the vehicle. You should be 18 years of age or more in order to apply for this loan. You should be a citizen of the country, and should have valid documents for your vehicle. You should have any kind of loan related to the vehicle when you apply for this loan.

Logbook loans are ideal for those types of people who do not have a good credit history, because the lender has the debt secured on your vehicle. Be aware, though, that if you forget to make a payment, the lender will have the option of taking your car. So you must keep on making every monthly payment on time to protect your vehicle. If you are careless and do not pay, you may lose your motor vehicle for ever.




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