Saturday, January 24, 2009

The Most Common Types of Guaranteed Loans

By Trinity Townsend

When you hear the term guaranteed loan, most likely you think of a loan that is guaranteed to be issued. Or maybe you think of a loan that is guaranteed to be paid in full. Depending on your perspective, a guaranteed loan can mean different things. In truth, there are several types of guaranteed loans, some more common than others.

One common type of guaranteed loan is a personal loan. Sometimes called guaranteed loans, they are quick and easy to get. Even if you have bad credit, you will probably still be able to qualify for the loan. They don't require any collateral because they are usually only given in smaller amounts and for a short period of time. Once you apply for the loan, you will usually have the money in your hands within one day.

Government guaranteed loans are another kind of loan. Within the umbrella of government guaranteed loans, there are a few different kinds of loans. The title of the loan comes from the fact that the government is backing up the loan. Lenders don't have to shoulder the responsibility of the loan since the government will continue to pay on any defaulted loans.

Student loans are one type of loan that falls under the umbrella of a government guaranteed loan. The government issues and backs loans such as the Stafford loan and the Perkins loan. There are other loans offered by outside lenders which are backed by the government. They are often easier to get since the lender is not worried about taking on the risk of someone with little or no credit history. Most of these student loans also have lower interest rates than loans that are not guaranteed by the government.

Another type of loan that is backed by the government is a guaranteed business loan. These types of loans are great for people trying to start their own business. Start-up businesses can be considered a big risk so lenders are not always interested in loaning money to the entrepreneur. However, with a government business loan, the government promises the lender that they will make payment on the loan if the business defaults, again assuming the risk of the loan. This frees up the bank to lend more freely to keep new businesses a possibility.

So no matter what your needs are, there are several different kinds of guaranteed loans available to help meet those needs. - 16463

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