The Top 8 Reasons To Take Out A Loan

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We don’t talk enough about money. Studies have suggested that almost 80% of us are stressed out about our finances, but we don’t discuss it with one another. This can lead not only to a bottling up of emotions, but also to never addressing the root cause of the money troubles. If you don’t excise a problem at the root, you’ll never be rid of it, so we should be talking about our financial health a lot more.

One of the ways in which you can improve your financial health (no, really) is to take out a loan. Of course, whether or not you should do so is dependent entirely on your personal situation, but there are many instances in which taking out a loan can lead to an increase in your financial security in the long run. Here are 8 of the best reasons to think about taking out a loan.

 

1. You need cash and know you can pay it back

If you need an injection of cash and you know you’ll be financially solvent enough to pay it back in the long term, then taking out a loan can be a great way to obtain the money you need. An unsecured personal loan – that is, a loan that isn’t measured against any of your possessions – can give you the cash to move forward with a DIY project, a holiday, or any number of other plans you might have. Remember that a loan is only a good idea if you’re sure you’ll be able to make repayments on it, because otherwise you might find yourself in worse trouble than when you started.

2. You want to work on your home

Whether it’s an extension or an internal renovation, working on your home can be an expensive and time-consuming process. Taking out a loan won’t help with the second problem, but it will definitely go a long way towards alleviating the first. Home renovation and remodeling is one of the most common reasons people take out a loan, so you’ll be in good company; many people who are otherwise financially solvent simply don’t have the huge cash reserves necessary to pay for a DIY job upfront, so they look to loans to help them with that.

3. You need to consolidate debt

Personal loans can be a good way to consolidate disparate sources of debt, ensuring that you’re only making repayments to one source. This makes your finances easier to track, and it might also result in more favourable rates for you. Debt consolidation isn’t always a good idea; there are certain circumstances under which you should consider alternative solutions, such as if consolidation comes with a cost or the interest rate is worse than your existing debts. For most people, though, this can be a good reason to take out a loan.

4. You want to pay for a major event

Have you got a wedding in the family coming up that you need to pay for? Weddings can be incredibly expensive affairs; they often run into the tens of thousands, and many people just don’t have that kind of money lying around. If you don’t, then a loan may be a good route to getting the cash you need to make that special day truly unforgettable. Similarly, if you’re unfortunate enough to need to organise a funeral, a loan can be a good way of paying for this, because funerals can also be costly affairs.

5. You’re moving house

Moving house is surprisingly expensive. You need to consider the cost of potentially performing repairs that you’re contractually obliged to perform before you leave, and you also need to think about removal company costs and other expenses. Loans can help you to move house and not have to worry about covering these costs. Again, remember only to take out a loan if you know you can make the repayments; don’t let it wipe you out completely, but do consider it.

6. You’re taking a holiday

You’ve been working incredibly hard all year, and now it’s finally time to take that holiday you’ve been dreaming about. Going on holiday is another one of the most common reasons people take out loans; travel, accommodation, and other aspects of a holiday can all be very expensive indeed, and you don’t want a lack of funds to ruin the trip you’ve been planning for weeks. Think about taking out a loan if all you need is some short-term cash to fund the trip and you’ll be able to make the repayments when you come back.

7. You’re about to start a new job

Picture this: you’ve been out of work for a little while. You’ve recently had a successful interview and you’re getting ready to start a brand new job, but you don’t quite have the money to tide you over until your start date. A loan can help in this regard; you can get the cash you need to pay for the essentials until your first paycheck comes in, at which point you can make some repayments. It’s not a good idea to take out a loan if you don’t have a stable way of repaying, but if you just need a little money to last you until the next paycheck, personal loans are a great alternative to payday loans.

8. An unexpected event happens

Nobody can plan for absolutely everything in life. Sooner or later, something is going to come along and blindside you when you least expect it. When that happens, a loan can help you. Maybe a loved one is hit by a diagnosis that requires expensive treatment. Perhaps a windfall doesn’t come through after all, and you find yourself short. Whatever is happening, a loan can help to soften the blow, making it easier for you to deal with the event both emotionally and financially.

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