Friday, January 23, 2009

Different Types of Bad Credit Loans

By Trinity Preston

If you are someone with bad credit, you might think that borrowing money is no longer an option. Maybe you've even been told that you are too risky to lend to. If this is the case, you might be surprised to learn that there are several common types of bad credit loans available.

Personal loans are probably one of the most common types of bad credit loans. Sometimes referred to as payday loans or guaranteed loans, they are quick and easy to receive. One reason they are so quick is that there isn't a lot of information you need to provide to receive the loan. If you are at least 18 years old, are a citizen of the U.S. and can provide proof of your income, you most likely will qualify for a personal loan.

Another kind of bad credit loan is a student loan for school. Most school loans are backed by the government. This means that if the borrower defaults on the loan, the government will continue to make payments to the lender. This makes it a lot less risky for lenders to issue loans to people with bad credit.

Most lenders don't check your credit history if you are applying for a government student loan. If you plan to attend school and need to borrow money, a government school loan is the best way to go not only because they will issue it to you even if you have poor credit, but also because the interest rate will probably be lower than you could find from a private loan.

Another type of loan that you can receive if you have bad credit is a secured credit card. In order to get this kind of loan, you must supply a deposit for the amount you are given credit for. Obviously, if you have the money, you might wonder why put it on credit. The reason is because it will help you improve your credit. If your credit is bad enough, you might not be able to qualify for other loans. But if you get a secured credit card and pay it religiously, then you can improve your credit and in time be able to qualify for other loans in larger amounts.

Finally, you might be able to borrow a large amount of money, even if you have bad credit, if you have something you can offer as collateral. Secured loans are issued to people with bad credit because you are required to put up something like your house or car as collateral. So even if you have bad credit, there are still options for you to borrow money and rebuild your credit score. - 15224

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