Bea Dizon
Are you thinking of buying a new house or property but don’t have the available resources? Then lending companies might be the answer to your woes. These money-lending businesses are endlessly sprouting everywhere with an offer of relief against your money worries. They hold a promise of dream houses, posh cars and other property investments that would entice you to grab just any loan opportunities that may knock your door. Sweet, isn’t it?
Taking a loan is one of the biggest financial decisions that you have to sit on and think about. Most often, you fall into long-term repayments which if mishandled, might burden your pocket that will eventually put you into an even more significant financial loss than property gain. If you are a first-time borrower, avoid digging your own financial grave and read on before you dive into the water.
1. Love the peace of mind you get when you pay on time.
Strictly monitor your loans by ensuring that you get to pay each month and on time. This would help you save on interest rates. Missed or late payment penalties are the last things you would need at this stage, or you’ll see yourself trampled by skyrocketing rates and debts. Remember that a poor payment standing will send your credit score in haywire.
2. Increase your credit score and get a chance to lower your interest rates.
As much as possible, check all options available when it comes to lowering your interest rates. Do your research and call your loan company. Point out your excellent credit rating and be ready to present a copy of proof. This will help you in your negotiations. Sell them your eligibility for low-interest rates.
3. An excellent credit history is a great refuge.
Does the sound of perks and rewards invigorate you? If taking a loan is a dating game, you will be the ideal prospect. Your excellent credit standing is a candy to the eyes of the lenders. This will arm you with greater negotiating power, attractive repayment options, extreme bargaining ability and higher credit limits.
4. Don’t go on a loan-spree.
The fact is that you will never run out of lending institutions which will be willing to embrace you with their colourful presentation of loan opportunities. The challenge here is to know strongly when you need one and why you need it. Don’t take more than what you have to because then, it would be hard to regain the financial stability that you are aiming for. Only take a loan to buy value-builder assets.
5. Dive then get off the water fast.
Your repayment options, just like lending institutions, are plenty. Check on your repayment plans and see whether you can make bigger repayments each month especially for those that charge high interest rates. This will help you get out of that debt faster than you should be. Don’t stay too long in that. It will drain your budget.
Jason Harris
