Home Loans
Home loans are loans available to home owners only. They are secured against your home, which is used as security for the lender to protect the money you have borrowed. With home loans, because you agree to offer the lender security over your home, the lender has the right to take ownership of this asset if you fail to make the repayments due. So in the event of you not repaying the loan, your home is at risk. These loans are based upon the equity available in your property after deducting your current outstanding mortgage, and because you give the lender some security, home loans attract a better, lower interest rate compared to the unsecured loans on the market.
What's the advantage of home loans?
- These types of loans tend to be easier, more flexible and quicker to process than your original mortgage, as there is no need for an upfront survey, you do not usually incur legal fees.
- Home loans can normally be paid off over a longer term than unsecured loans such as personal loans, which can help to reduce payments even more.
- Should your finances improve, you will be allowed to make overpayments to clear the loan more quickly.
- Home loans usually attract a lower rate of interest than unsecured loans as the lender has some certainty that their lending will be recouped.
What can I use home loans for?
Home loans can be used for almost any purpose. They are not as restricted as unsecured loans. Common uses include:
- Consolidation of existing debts
- A new car
- Building an extension, or loft conversation
- Travel
- Home improvements
- A wedding
- Major purchases.
Getting quotes for home loans
It can be time-consuming to search for good rate home loans. Explore Finance can take a lot of the work out of the process. You can apply online and our brokers will return your call, usually the same day. We're open 7 days a week and aim to get you a loan in principle within 24 hours. We help thousands of people obtain loans every week, and are one of the UK's largest independent loans brokerages. Contact us for a quote.



