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Some Technical Terms Explained

APR

  • APR means Annual Percentage Rate
  • It is the way the law requires firms to show their interest rates.
  • See our FAQ’s for more details

Credit Score

  • A credit score is a check done with a credit reference agency to confirm how well you manage your money
  • We use this to approve your loan and confirm your identity

Debit Card

  • Card attached to your bank account which takes payment directly from the cash in your account rather than on credit

Deferral

  • Means postponing full payment of your loan for one month by paying the only the charges
  • This incurs another month’s interest

Payday Loan

  • A short term loan which you repay on your next payday
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Twitter

  • NS&I has decided to withdrawn the one and two-year versions of its Guaranteed Growth and Income Bonds from sale. http://www.ticloans.co.uk 2009-11-23
  • Santander has announced the launch of a new zero-charge account, available exclusively to customers who have their mortgage with them. 2009-11-23
  • Individual Savings Accounts (Isa) can provide a secure way of getting the most out of savings and investments. http://www.ticloans.co.uk 2009-11-23
  • Thailand's economy grows for the second straight quarter, boosted by a strong recovery in the country's manufacturing sector. 2009-11-23
  • More updates...