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Secured Loans
A secured loan, or homeowner loan, enables a home owner to borrow money at a lower rate of interest and with a longer period of repayment than a personal loan. The loan is secured against the equity of your home, reducing the risk to the lender and allowing for better terms to be offered. The Annual Percentage Rate ( APR ) applied to the loan will depend on your personal circumstances, such as your income, credit rating, employment status etc.
Secured homeowner loans are normally registered as a second mortgage, or second charge loan. A second mortgage can only be registered in addition to a current mortgage or first mortgage.
Secured loans are mostly used for debt consolidation or home improvement. A home owner that is self-employed, has a bad credit history and/or with CCJs (County Court Judgements) can still obtain a loan. |