Title: Persuading The Loan Provider Word Count: 438 Summary: The art and science of getting loans has been highly simplified. The application process is easier. One no longer has to take on the hassle of making inquiries at different banks and with different lenders. Information can be come by easily on the net. For those who are not too familiar with the whole rigmarole of getting a loan, the Internet is full of not just the kinds of loans available, but also of advice on how you could channel your loan search. Merely shopping around ... Keywords: personal loans, UK loans Article Body: The art and science of getting loans has been highly simplified. The application process is easier. One no longer has to take on the hassle of making inquiries at different banks and with different lenders. Information can be come by easily on the net. For those who are not too familiar with the whole rigmarole of getting a loan, the Internet is full of not just the kinds of loans available, but also of advice on how you could channel your loan search. Merely shopping around to find the best deals is not enough with respect to actually securing a loan. One also has to persuade the lender to supply the loan amount. Now the question that arises is: What would get the lender to approve? This is the question that you will have to have answers to, for this is what will tip the balance in your favor when the time comes. You have to ensure that the loan provider cannot disapprove of your application in any way. Primarily, three aspects will be the determining factors. These include your credit history, your income level, and the loan-to-value ratio. If you want to get that loan, and a good amount, take it upon yourself to ensure that the lender finds what he is looking for. Typically, you should have a good credit score. This can be achieved if you have taken care not to default on any bills. Your credit report should not reveal any legal judgments against you as far as your finances are concerned. At the same time, your income levels shall also be an important factor. The lender will want to know factual details such as how much you earn, for how long you have been at your current job, and how much you spend every month. This information will be used by the lenders to assess whether you will or will not be able to repay the loan. The amount that you end up securing will depend on the value of the house. Most lenders do not provide loan amounts of over eighty percent the value of the house. When it comes to home equity loans, the house's current market value will be used to determine how much of a loan you should get. Getting the best loans will involve a certain amount of research and scouting around for the best deals. But beyond helping you locate the best deals, this is not going to help you to much. The trick lies in convincing the lender of your creditworthiness. When securing a loan, that is the main barrier standing between the money and you.