Author: Anthony Griswold Added: September 30, 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Anthony Griswold If you do not have assets or other valuable property to put up as collateral, you may think that you will not be able to get a loan to finance a big purchase. If this is the case an unsecured personal loan may be a good option for you. While the qualifications to get an unsecured personal loan are tougher than those of secured loans, it is still possible for many people to obtain one. Unsecured personal loans are designed for people who do not own a home or other valuable property or who may not have a very long credit history because they are young and have not had much time to establish one. The big factor banks consider for people applying for unsecured personal loans is a proveable source of income. A proven history of employment and stability can be a deciding factor in the decision to approve a potential borrower or not. Income will be a huge factor in the dollar amount approved and the interest rate. Applicants who are married, have good employment, and have resided at the same address for at least two years will have the easiest time obtaining an unsecured personal loan, but even people who do not meet these requirements can still get a loan, just at a higher interest rate. Banks will consider your income when applying for an unsecured personal loan and will usually ask for proof of income in the form of pay stubs of a W-2. The proof of income can be waived depending on the overall credit worthiness of the borrower. Banks will also do a background check which includes obtaining a copy of your credit history and credit score. The better your income and the better your credit history and score are the lower your interest rate will be. Income and a solid credit history are the two most important factors when applying for unsecured loans. Usually lenders will give less for unsecured personal loans than they do for secured loans and at higher interest rates. This is because they are taking a bigger risk having nothing to repossess if you default on the loan. With no personal property pledged as collateral an unsecured loan can be quite risky for a lending institution. Unsecured personal loans still come with a range of terms which means that loan amount, the number of years you have to pay, the interest rate, and payment amount will vary according to your circumstance. `
--- Anthony Griswold has years of experience and direct participation in dealing with unsecured personal loans. These articles are meant to be a tool for anyone seeking advice on unsecured financing. http://www.firstamerigo.com/personalloan.php
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