Loan calculator

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.

The benefits of using a loan calculator is that you will be able to get an idea about what you can borrow and what your monthly repayments will be before speaking to a lender. Though sometimes you may be able to get a better deal when speaking to a lender as they are able to take all your personal circumstances in to consideration.

Our advanced secured loan calculator searches hundreds of plans online and in seconds. Don't confuse secured loan calculators with personal loan calculators; with a secured loan you can often get a better rate and borrow more money.

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.