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2008-02-03 07:53:41
Secured Loan Financing: How To Find the Best Homeowner Loan Deal
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 You may think that all secured loan companies will offer you basically the same rates and same terms, but this couldn't be further from the truth.
Some companies are legitimately concerned with giving their customers (current and potential customers) the best possible deal. Other companies are looking to ensnare their client in expensive loans, charging them ridiculously high interest rates and all sort of hidden "fees".
So the question that you probably have is: how do I find the best deals?
The quick and simple answer is: by arming yourself with knowledge.
First off, if you take out a secured loan with a variable interest rate, then you should be looking to pay around 9% APR, depending on your credit situation. Other secured loan companies will try and charge you exorbinant rates - the entire point of pledging the equity in your home as collateral is to avoid paying sky-high interest rates. If you are still going to have to pay 15% APR for a secured loan, then really, what is the point? You might as well just take out an unsecured loan.
Also, most reputable firms will simply charge you a "completion" fee once you obtain the loan that is included in your monthly payment. This is to cover all of the closing fees on the lender's side, including lawyers fees, paperwork fees, etc.
Other companies will look to charge you all manners of fees, both upfront and during the course of the loan. Ask the company upfront what kind of fees you will expect to pay, and have them put it in writing.
The last and most important step in terms of finding affordable secured loan financing - shop around. You are never under any obligation to take out a secured loan should you apply at a firm. Call up a firm or visit them online and fill out an application form. Have the company give you a quote. Call up five more companies after that. Shop around. Don't rest until you find yourself the best deal. A 1% difference in an interest rate makes a huge deal over the life of a loan. Just like how you shopping around for your mortgage; shop around for your secured loan.
Apply for a Lending Place secured loan today!
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