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What to Do When You Can’t Get a Loan from Your Bank

Allen Brown by Allen Brown
September 26, 2020
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From time to time, most of us will need some kind of financial boost. Although it’s often believed that getting a load from a bank is a very easy procedure in today’s competitive market, the truth is that refusals are not so uncommon.

So, if you’re thinking of applying for a loan or you’re waiting for an answer from the bank officials, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to know what are some of the other alternatives.

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Let’s take a look at what you should do if you’re faced with a No for your loan application.

What’s The Reason?

The first step you should take when a bank declined a loan you applied for is to find out why. There can be various reasons for their decision. Sometimes it’s something minor like problems with address verification which can be relatively easily solved.

On the other hand, it can be something more serious like a bad credit rating. They want to see that you have a good history when it comes to borrowing and repaying the money you were loaned. Generally, the lenders will gladly provide you with all the necessary information regarding the reasons why you were declined.

Among the reasons, you might also find insufficient or unverifiable income, debt-to-income ratio, and lack of collateral. Basically, they want to know you will be able to pay them their money back and if anything is suggesting that might be a problem, you can expect a no as an answer.   

Examine Your Financial Status Before Re-Applying

It makes no sense to submit another application if you’re going to give them the same set of documents and information. Before you actually try to get a loan again, try to resolve issues that lead to the refusal the first time.

You can ask a lender about the possibilities of getting financial help before you apply. They will be able to tell you what kind of problems you can expect. If you have some kinds of mistakes on your credit report, make sure you fix those mistakes. Assess your debt-to-income. If your ratio is below 36%, you will have a good shot of landing a deal with a bank.

Short-Term Strategies

Whether you need extra finance to buy your dream home, pay for education, or start a new business, you need a good profile. As experts from https://www.lendingbee.com.sg/bad-credit-score-loans/ know well, the bad credit score can limit your options and reduce your chances of getting a loan. But some short-term strategies can help you get the money you need.

You can use collateral to help you secure the loan. Something of an equal or greater value than the amount you applied for would boost your credit ratings. However, if you decide to do this, you need to be aware of the risks. Not making payments might get your house foreclosed or car repossessed.     

A large down payment on a house or a car can also make your prospects better. Not only will it enhance your chances of getting approval but you will also be able to ask for a smaller loan and have a lower payment to deal with every month.

Another short-term strategy includes a co-signer. In case your income is not enough to get you approved, you can add someone else to your application. By doing this, this person accepts the responsibility of repaying the loan as well as the risk if the payments are not met.

Using Credit Card

This can be a good answer for those who are looking for a smaller cash boost. Most experts will tell you to try and not accumulate any debt on this card, but to spend only the money you have. However, in the case of an emergency, this will allow you to cover some unplanned expenses.

Still, you need to be aware that they generally have a larger interest rate than any kind of personal loan. The interest rate will be based, among other things, on your bank account history. Try to find a card with the lowest possible APR – the cost of borrowing. In the ideal situation, you will be able to pay off your balance in full each month. If this doesn’t happen, you might find yourself in a big problem.

No one wants to owe money to a bank but some circumstances leave us with no other solution. And the whole situation can become even more nerve-wracking if your application is declined. Fortunately, there are other ways to get the cash you need. These are just some of the possible options that will improve your profile with the lenders.    

Allen Brown

Allen Brown

The information contained in this article is for informational purposes only and is not in any way intended to substitute professional advice, medical care or advice from your doctor.

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