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South East London has the lowest credit scores in the United Kingdom
According to ClearScore, an online credit checking tool the residents in South East and East London have the worst credit score with those living in …
Secured asset loans a lifeline to cashflow-stricken SMEs?
A business expert has called on the UK government to do more to ease the cashflow problems faced by small businesses as a result of late payment, a p…
P2P regulations in the spotlight following the Trustbuddy debacle
TrustBuddy, the first listed peer-to-peer lending platform in the world has suspended operations after new management found serious indications of mi…
FLS improves but alternative lenders play a major part in SME credit
An analysis of Bank of England data pertaining to its “Funding for Lending” scheme (FLS) suggests that loan prospects for the UK’s SMEs are improving…
Other News & Blogs
How To Buy It: Expert Tips on Watches
All watch brands with a very few exceptions will depreciate immediately after purchase. There are a few such as the grand complication Patek Philippes which are in such short supply and high demand that they can immmediately be sold for a profit.
Why peer-to-peer loans are a more intuitive product for retail investors than equity
The peer-to-peer lending sector in the United Kingdom is much larger than the equity crowdfunding sector. There are many reasons for this, not least of which is the significant demand from consumers and small businesses for credit that is not fulfil…
Gold
Can gold be a good investment? Gold is unarguably a perfect metal for designing jewellery; the most obvious reason being the colour, but also as it is easy to work with, does not age or tarnish, alloy well with other metals and can easily be recyc…
Thinking of pawning your assets? Unbolted offers a cheaper, more discreet alternative
Despite the fact that pawnbrokers offer an attractive alternative for those looking to secure a loan in a difficult lending environment, or who wish to unlock the value of their assets with no potential consequences for their credit rating, recent r…