Reported cases of data hijacking (otherwise known as phishing) amongst personal loan and financial product customers, have almost tripled since the start of the year.
According to a leading online payment firm (APACs) more than ten thousand cases of fraudulent activity have been reported by consumers over the last 3 months. For those who are unfamiliar [...]
Many thousands of UK loan and credit borrowers have painted an inaccurate portrait of their financial affairs.
A recent study has revealed that almost 20% of the population are frequently turning to loans and plastic as a means to fund a certain proportion of their lifestyle, whereas a further 5% admit to using loans on an [...]
Individuals who are struggling to manage the repayment of a personal loan or any other kind of credit commitment are being offered additional help from the CAB.
The organisation has drafted a series of pamphlets designed specifically to help those people whose situation can be bettered through practical advice opposed to the use of professionally orchestrated [...]
0% interest balance transfer services made available through credit cards are expected to completely dry up from the portfolios of many credit providers over the coming months.
One of the most noticeable effects that the credit crunch has had on society is that it has effectively rendered cheap credit (and the availability thereof) almost obsolete. This [...]
A historically high number of first time buyers are collapsing under the weight of their home loan repayments and future prospects, new information reveals.
According to one source, typical repayment figures for new homeowners within the UK have increased by more than double the rate in which gross annual earnings have increased. It is thought that [...]
The national credit squeeze will affect all areas of the personal finance markets, and is anything but exclusive to the loan and mortgage arenas.
According to one financial expert, any company which offers credit to its customers either through its own facilities or a third party will be looking to curtail its level of defaults and [...]
Recent reports indicate that Britain is currently sitting on more than £24 billion pounds worth of unpaid, unsecured credit.
The news comes in light of a study conducted by a reputable credit management firm, who reveal that some 1 million people are refusing or are unable to repay loan and credit card debt, due to severe [...]
