Deferred payment loans

Are you looking to consolidate credit card bills? If you are consolidating your bills into one easy to manage loan, why not consolidate your other bills and debts too. It can reduce your monthly payment if you choose to spread the loan over a longer period of time. Use our loan calculator to find out how OSL can consolidate your credit card bills.

Many people find that debt consolidation loans helps them control their debt better as their oustanding loans and credit cards etc will be transferred into one monythly payment. You will still have to pay back what you owe but with a debt consolidation loan you may have a lower interest rate or be able to spread the cost out over a longer period

Bankruptcy is seen as the last resort. Perceived to be the only way to escape the ever-constant demands for payment by bill collectors and credit companies alike. There is an alternative though; and IVA or Involuntary Agreement consolidates your outstanding debt into one lump and in certain circumstances can reduce the amount you owe by up to 60%. Keep in mind they are only available to tenants.

APR stands for the Annual Percentage Rate of charge. You can use it to compare different credit and loan offers. The APR takes into account not just the interest on the loan but also other charges you have to pay, for example, any arrangement fee. All lenders have to tell you what their APR is before you sign an agreement. It will vary from lender to lender. Generally, the lower the APR the better the deal for you, so if you are thinking about borrowing, shop around. Don't forget that sometimes bank loans are cheaper than the credit schemes offered by stores. If you find a deal with a low APR, ask the following questions:

1. Does the interest included in the APR vary, or is the rate fixed? If the rate is variable, your repayments could go up or go down. If the rate is fixed, your repayments will stay the same.
2. Are there any charges that are not included in the APR? This could include something like optional payment protection insurance. If so, make sure you understand what they are and when you would have to pay them.
3. What are the conditions of the loan or credit and do they suit you? For example, do you have a choice about how and where you make the repayments? If you suddenly have spare money, can you pay the loan off early - without penalties?
4. Can you afford the monthly payments? A more expensive loan (with a higher APR) could have lower monthly payments if they are spread out over a longer period of time. That might suit you better if your budget is tight.