Am I Eligible for a Business Interruption Loan?
Millions of businesses have been affected in some way by the coronavirus and the UK government was quick to respond with a Business Interruption Loan running from March to September 2020, offering loans of up to £5 million, which the bank will cover interest-free for the first 12 months. Those companies particularly in hard-hit industries such as travel, aviation, events and hospitality are strong candidates, but many other businesses on
Read MoreHow To Become an Underwriter
An underwriter is the person or team responsible for deciding whether to approve a loan or insurance policy. You may have heard the term that "your loan is in underwriting." It means that your application is at the final stages and is with a team of individuals who are deciding whether or not you should be approved. It is a vital role in an organisation and you will get
Read More18-44 year olds Financial Insights Survey
The survey was undertaken by Guarantor Loan Comparison in May 2019 If you would like to re-publish any of the graphics used in this content, please get in touch and we will send you an embed code. Guarantor loans are a viable alternative for payday loans and other high-cost credit. The so-called Bank of Mum and Dad is becoming increasingly important to the UK housing market, particularly for first-time buyers. With
Read MoreCan you get a mortgage with a zero hour contract?
Zero hour contracts are increasing in popularity. This is primarily down to the flexibility they offer the employer, but there are some benefits to workers too. For those who like to be able to take control of their earning potential, a zero hour contract can help them to do so. It also frees you up to be able to accept work from another company without needing to give notice.
Read MoreScammers target Instagram users with investment scam
According to Action Fraud, the UK police-led scam reporting centre, there has been a huge influx in the number of victims on Instagram falling prey to investment scams, with the average victim n their 20s losing an estimated £8,900 as a result of being targeted by a ‘get rich quick’ scheme on the social media app. Overall, it is estimated that the losses total to more than £3 million in
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