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Taking out a loan at a bank... (questions)

 
 
Source
16:30 / 19.08.04
Hi all - I'm looking for some advice on taking out a loan and to have some of my questions answered. I know the best place to ask these questions is my bank, but I haven't had the time to do that lately, so I'm hoping some of you guys might have some idea of what's possible and what's not.

I've got some inheritance coming my way in a couple of years when I'm 25 - I'm 22 (almost 23) now and I'd like to take out a loan for that amount from my bank (£3000).

They've been sending me those usual spam letters saying "You've been pre-approved for a loan of £12 000", so I'm sure that I'll be approved for the loan, especially considering I have the inheritance coming my way. I'm sure the interest will be something like 10%, but I have no problem with that.

However, I'd like to make it so I only pay back the loan in a couple of years with my inheritence when I'm 25, rather than paying back in regular monthly installments, as soon as I've taken out the loan - Is that completely unheard of and am I likely to be turned down at the door?

I should point out that I have zero debt right now and I pay my credit card bills in full every month - so I have a perfect credit rating with them.

Cheers.
 
 
Linus Dunce
18:09 / 19.08.04
I'm sure the interest will be something like 10%

Over three years? With deferred payments? Are you sure?

Do you absolutely need this money now?
 
 
Source
18:14 / 19.08.04
Unfortunately, yes - It's not for anything frivolous, either. And when I take this money out, it's more likely to be two years and a month or two.
 
 
Grey Area
18:32 / 19.08.04
Talk to your bank...and don't be surprised if your proposal earns you blank stares and/or amused chuckling. If your bank is anything like mine, the 'tailored financial solutions' blurb on their window and literature is something the marketing dicks dreamt up.

If you do find a bank willing to lend you the money on the terms you describe above, I think it's safe to say your rate of interest will be very, very high.
 
 
Source
19:34 / 19.08.04
Thanks for the blunt and honest reply, Grey Area. That's what I was looking for.

I guess I'll have to wait and see what happens.
 
  
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