Signature Loans: ?A Blank Cheque to Your Name

Posted by Nick Niesen on November 8th, 2010

For those first timers exploring the ?Loan World,? Signature Loans seem to be unheard of; but their purpose is still the same as any other loan ? financial assistance! With the increasing variety of loans available to us, considering newer options is always a risk and so we choose not to even step into the arena. But many a time, these novel propositions prove to be more beneficial than others. Newer loans cater to the latest demands of borrowers and are in the market simply because they make sense. Signature Loans fall into this category. You?ve got nothing to lose by simply reading through what Signature Loans have to offer? So let?s get started?

Signature Loans are unsecured loans ? which means they do not require any collateral. Collateral is an asset that is pledged by the borrower, as security, when taking a secured loan. The value of collateral is what assures the lender of repayment. This obviously means that Signature Loans are slightly more expensive than regular secured loans. Though difficult to believe, they require nothing but a signature for acquisition. Signature Loans are also known as Character Loans because they depend on your apparent repaying ability, your credit history and your financial standing.

Signature Loans are ideal loans for students since they are excellent in providing educational assistance. They are also beneficial for tenants and non homeowners who have no collateral to offer. Signature Loans can also be applied for any other purpose like debt consolidation, funding a dream vacation, medical assistance, redecorating your home, etc.

Main features of Signature Loans:

?Signature Loans generally consent loan amounts of £10,000. However, if lenders find borrowers with exceptional credit history and repayment capabilities, they can even raise the amount to £15,000.

?The repayment term for Signature Loans is usually 60 months. A Bank Signature Loan however, generally has a one year repayment plan.

?Signature Loans do not require collateral ? they are unsecured loans.

?Signature Loans solely require your signature.

?The loan term, loan amount, interest rate and other minutiae depend on your financial standing, the repayment capability portrayed and your credit history.

Although stress is laid on good credit history, those with bad credit are not barred from applying for Signature Loans. Those with bad credit can apply for Signature Loans in the form of Bad Credit Signature Loans. For example, Debt consolidation with Bad Credit Signature Loans is a way to start if you have many debts. These loans can be applied for at banks and many other financial institutions.

A Signature Loan indicates good credit. A lender puts himself in a very risky position when he approves such a loan because, as explained earlier, these loans are granted solely on your signature. Therefore, obviously if a Signature Loan gets approved, it speaks volumes of how good a credit report that particular borrower has built. In the future, your lenders, financial advisors and associates will be assured of repayment because they will infer your financial well being from the approval of your Signature Loan.

Although Signature Loans offer several benefits ? do not forget that they still have to be repaid. Defaulting on your Signature Loan will get you a bad credit score no doubt. Make sure you survey your market well, study innumerable quotations from different lenders and make your repayments on time to benefit from the perfect experience of the best opportunities!