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The are a large number of Banks, building societies and specialist finance companies that all offer personal loans. Since the loans market is competitive it is adviseable to shop around to find the best lender for you. Each Lender has different preferences when deciding who they lend to. As a borrower when you're considering one deal with another, make sure you're comparing like with like.

The interest rate to look for is the Annual Percentage Rate (APR). This can be a useful pointer in determining the real interest rate you'll face over the term of the loan but tread carefully with this figure. Make sure that the APR include things like credit insurance, these may apply to one loan but not on another. If you do not understand, it may well be worth reading the useful information pages in this website to gain a better understanding of personal loans.
 

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Northern Rock is to lift the rates on its range of fixed-term mortgages for borrowers with patchy credit histories.