Getting a personal loan with bad credit rating?

Barney

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Hi,

Just wondering if you can offer advice to me. I need a personal loan to do some home improvements, but have been refused due to my credit history. I took out a loan 6 years ago over a two year term, and due to unexpected job loss, fell behind on repayments. The loan was paid in full by it's due date. I managed to get a mortgage almost two years ago with thanks to my broker. There has never been a payment missed in the last year and 10 months (since the mortgage was taken out). My question is, if I go to my bank and explian this to them, would they be likely to look at my recent payments history rather than that one of 6 years (which I know will be gone from my record in 1 year). I badly need to get this loan as theres some damage in my house that needs repairing now, or it will get worse.
any help very greatlty appriciated.
 
Re: Getting a lPersonal Loan

If all else fails try GEMoney here [broken link removed]

As far as I know they charge a higher interest rate
 
Re: Getting a lPersonal Loan


might be best to get a copy of your credit history... check what exactly is on it...

there is always the option of releasing some capital from you house with a re-mortgage, nothing like secutiry when applying for a loan....