Bad credit loan application - for home improvements or other purposes

Copyright (c) 2009 Gordon Parkes

When you need to make vital home improvements, it can be difficult to find funding if you have bad credit. Loan applications may seem pointless, especially if you have:

- Defaulted on previous loans.

- Mortgage arrears.

- County Court Judgements.

However, there are lots of lenders who will pay out home improvement loans in these circumstances.

The easiest way to find a lender, and fill in a successful bad credit loan application, is to work with a broker.

A broker will be able to compare hundreds of loans, based on terms, conditions, interest rates, fees and charges. As well as helping you find a loan that suits your needs and your circumstances, a broker will be able to help with the application.

Completing a bad credit loan application form can be a complex process, but your broker will be available to answer any questions you might have, making it easier to fill in a successful application.

You can also improve the chances of a successful application by ensuring that you have all the necessary paperwork at hand. This includes:

- Recent payslips or account references.

- Utility bills.

- Bank statements, usually from the last three months.

- Identification with your address and photograph, such as a passport or driving licence.

Depending on the purpose, you should be able to get a secured loan of up to £100,000 by using a broker.

If your home needs repairs, or if you are planning on selling your property, a home improvement loan can be very helpful.

Making any improvements can increase the chances of selling your home once it is on the market, as well as potentially pushing up the sales price.

Other reasons to apply for a secured loan include:

- Buying a car.

- Funding a wedding.

- Paying university or school fees.

- Debt consolidation.

Debt consolidation involves taking out a low-interest secured loan to pay off existing debts. This is especially useful if you have unsecured debts or several loans that are becoming difficult to juggle.

Replacing these debts with one payment will simplify your outgoings, while the lower rate of interest will mean repayments should be reduced.

Whether you take out a secured loan for home improvements, debt consolidation or for a family holiday, a broker will be able to find the most cost-effective loans on the market, while also offering valuable assistance during the application process.

This can be particularly important if you are trying to get your finances back on track if they have got out of control.