Monday, December 8, 2008

Understanding the Approval Process for Bad Credit Signature Loans

By Mike Erickson

In these dramatic financial times, the way money is being lent and borrowed is changing dramatically. It's not necessarily as easy to walk into a payday loan store anymore and borrow hundreds of thousands of dollars. You have to acknowledge that a wink and a smile may not be enough for you to get the short term cash you need.

First of all, lots of lenders are going to want you to provide some kind of credit score or credit history. That may not be something you're in a position to offer them. You'll need to think about other ways you can impress them enough for them to give you the money you want and need.

Be that as it may, if you have a low or damaged credit score, or no past credit record at all, you may still be able to find signature loans that suit your situation. It's called a signature loan with bad credit. You may pay extremely high interest over a period of years with this loan, but if it's your only option, what can you do?

Look at this situation through the eyes of a typical lender. They need to know, or at least have some reassurance that they're going to see their money again. How would you feel if you lent a person hundreds of dollars and never heard from them again?

If banks weren't repaid for the loans they gave, they'd be out of business in no time, so they really need to have a high expectation of getting their funds back from you. The best way to give them that confidence is to show them you make plenty of money. Whether you have to show them your W-2s or get the payroll department where you work to give you a note, find a way to verify your earnings for the bank.

And exactly what amount do you need to make on a monthly basis in order to comfort your nervous lender? It's a question of how much short term cash you're looking to borrow. If you're seeking a loan of over one thousand dollars, a bank will want to see that you're earning at least double that every month before they'll turn over the money to you.

Once you've proven your income, the lender will feel much more confident giving you the money. If they still feel uneasy about letting you borrow cash, you may need to provide some kind of collateral. Some of your options for collateral would be expensive jewelry, a car title, or even your big screen television.

If you can give them some piece of valuable collateral to cover their loan, there shouldn't be anymore obstacles between you and your signature loan. It doesn't seem reasonable that they'd seek any other evidence of your credit worthiness beyond that. Get a couple of good loans under your belt and the approval process will get easier over time. - 16003

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