The word ‘personal’ is incalculable… Hence, the loan category based on it – personal loans – is bound to have a vast gamut. With that vision, the world of credit has formulated a wide range of personal loan products – bad credit loans, business loans, car loans, career development loans, cosmetic surgery loans, debt consolidation loans, education loans, holiday loans, homeowner loans, home improvement loans and wedding loans.



Most of the above-mentioned personal loan products can either be availed by offering an asset as collateral (secured personal loans) or without pledging collateral (unsecured personal loans). Though secured credit offers maximum loan benefits, market report shows that unsecured credit is catching up in the UK loan market – both offline and online. According to a recently gathered data, nearly 11% of the total unsecured personal loans in the UK were availed online.

Advantages of unsecured personal loans UK are as follows:

No collateral compulsion – loan seeker need not offer security for the loan amount

Credit for all – tenants, students, homeowners and property owners (subject to the lender’s credit policy)

No time-consuming property evaluation procedure leading to less paperwork and quick service

No repossession threat – in the event of repeated defaults – accidental, incidental or intentional – or non-payment of the borrowed amount

Disadvantages of unsecured personal loans UK are as follows:

Limited credit range – normally between £500 and 25,000

High interest rates – typical range is 7.9% to 41% (subject to credit record and DTI ratio)

Fixed rate plan and payback option, and non-negotiable loan terms and conditions

A close examination of the benefits and limitations of unsecured type of personal loans ascertains that this sub-type is ideal for ideal for small monetary requirements, as offering collateral may not be required and for urgent needs, as getting into lengthy property evaluation procedures may not be feasible.

Also, this loan type is the only option for people who are unable to offer collateral because they do not own one (tenants) or are living with their parents (students), and are a good alternative for people who are unwilling to get into property related legalities or risk their property for a small amount (homeowners and property owners).