Your credit history also means a lot to the lenders. If you have a bad credit history, lenders would not be inclined to give you loans at cheap rates. Some concessions can be given to you if you are a homeowner. Tenants should never expect low rate loans if they have a low credit score. Your credit score enables a lender to judge your creditworthiness. This is the only way available to him to know about your precedents in the financial market.



Generally, secured homeowner loans involve a low rate of interest. These loans are a profitable option for the homeowners for the following reasons:

• Cost efficient funds



• Extended repayment term



• Wide and easy availability in the market



• A loan amount that extends up to £250,000



• Fixed or variable rates

Once you are ready to give security to the lender (mostly your home), the loan process becomes very easy. Lenders take it as a positive and trustworthy sign. Even if you have a bad credit score, lenders may be willing to give you homeowner loans at competitive rates.

In case of secured homeowner loans, the repayment terms are comparatively easier. Many lenders provide you an option to choose between fixed rate interest, variable rate interest and ‘Interest Only’ method of repayment. So, you can decide it according to your individual circumstances and preference. Sometimes lenders attach conditions like early repayment penalty that raises your cost of borrowing if you decide to repay your loan earlier than agreed. These fine prints in the loan agreement should be carefully read before you sign the agreement.