What To Look For When Applying For A Loan Word Count: 487 Summary: Part of getting a loan is making sure that you get the best loan that you can. This means that you are going to have to learn a little bit about the process and the terms, but here are a few things you can do to give you that good deal. Start off by figuring out what kind of loan you want. If you want a loan for a new house, then you have the option of going a number of ways. Start off, though, by looking at your credit report. You can get a free copy from the major credit... Keywords: loans, apply, application, loan, interest, apr, rate, cost, charges, repayments, bank Article Body: Part of getting a loan is making sure that you get the best loan that you can. This means that you are going to have to learn a little bit about the process and the terms, but here are a few things you can do to give you that good deal. Start off by figuring out what kind of loan you want. If you want a loan for a new house, then you have the option of going a number of ways. Start off, though, by looking at your credit report. You can get a free copy from the major credit reporting agencies. It is important to review your report and see if there are any problems recorded. It is not unusual to find at least one problem, but you need to know that a problem or two may reduce or even eliminate your ability to get the loan you want. Then call the companies involved and try to have them corrected. Once your credit rate is checked, or talk to your banker, then go online and look for the type of loan you want. There are many to choose from, but one will suit your needs more than another. Even loans for people with bad credit are now readily available, so do not let your rating stop you from trying. Interest Rate One of the most important things you should look at is the interest rate. This feature determines how much you will pay back to the lender over the lifetime of the loan. For this reason, one or two percent does make quite a bit of difference - if you have a choice. Go for a loan with the lowest amount of interest possible. Payoff Options This is how long your loan is for. Generally, two things happen when you have a loan with payment terms that cover a longer time period. First, the good side is that it has lower payments. Secondly, the bad side, is that it is going to cost you more over the long term. Even if you get rather low interest rates, the time factor always means greater cost. If you are buying a house, be careful of borrowing more than the house is worth because it makes the house have negative equity. It makes money available, but you may have to live there for some time - just to break even. Check The Credibility of The Company With any loan that you go for, it is important that you make sure the company is legitimate. You can check for complaints online and learn a little about the company. It is a good idea to stay away from a company that just does not look or sound right - they probably are not. Finally, be sure to shop around. By looking online to see what kinds of deals are available, you can get a better deal and sleep a lot better at night.