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Buy Now Pay Later Schemes: How vulnerable do they make you?
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) schemes have become increasingly popular over recent years. They allow individuals to purchase goods and services and spread the cost (interest-free) over a number of monthly instalments. Some retailers have their own BNPL scheme, however many use a third-party provider such as Klarna, and Afterpay. When an individual opts into…
Read MoreProving your identity
All NestEgg lenders are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Due to this, credit unions are required to confirm your identity before you join and take out a loan. When you complete an online application, NestEgg will use information from a Credit Reference Agency to check your identity. In most cases…
Read MoreHow a ‘thin credit file’ can stop you getting a loan
A ‘thin credit file’ refers to when you have no or very little credit history. A thin credit file can make it difficult for lenders to assess your creditworthiness. This is because lenders rely on your history of borrowing and repayment behaviour to decide whether to lend you money. Why you might have a thin…
Read MoreCredit Unions and Banks: what’s the difference?
When it comes to borrowing and saving, naturally the first place many might think to go to would be a high street bank. However, there are other institutions that offer the same products that you may not be aware of such as credit unions. Credit unions and banks both offer a variety of financial products…
Read MoreWhat is a credit union?
A credit union is a not-for-profit co-operative, providing loans and savings accounts to its members. Their three main aims are: To provide loans at low interest rates To encourage regular saving To provide financial support and assistance to members and the community In 2023, the British credit union sector surpassed 1.5 million members (including junior…
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