Daily Observer (Jamaica)

WHY GET A LOAN THIS SUMMER?

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The truth is, life takes money and even when it is not readily available we still need to be able to access funds for everyday essentials. With cost of living increasing daily and added expenses based on preference and technologi­cal advances – the need for extra cash is magnified. Borrowing institutio­ns have loans for just about any need and with the summer days running off quickly, make those vacation days better with a loan to make the vacation a grand experience. Summer is also a time of preparatio­n for the new school year and these costs could accumulate and be burdensome. From back to school shopping, school fees to family vacations, the summer season means ‘big spending’ for many. Whatever the reason this season, big or small, many persons will agree that the time is right for a financial boost.

A loan gives you the money you need to pay for something big like a house, a car, college tuition, or home renovation when you don’t have the cash to cover the purchase. Most people could not afford to do these things without loans. Put simply, a loan is money that you borrow and agree to pay back over a set period of time, plus interest.

It is best to get a loan only for very large purchases or in an emergency. Getting a large loan or many loans that you can’t pay back can cause huge financial problems.

Before you get started on applying for your loan. Here are a few terms you must know. The Principal is the amount of money you borrow. The Interest is what you pay for borrowing the money and the Term refers to the length of time set for you to pay back the loan.

What are some of the benefits of getting a loan?

Loans make great solutions for financial emergencie­s, for those moments when we are in debt, in times of sudden illness, or urgent need to travel.

The best thing about loans is that you get the money to do what you want, when you want it, which makes loans great for investment­s. Think about it. If you plan on starting a business or investing in real estate, you can get a loan and then let the returns pay off the loan for you, then when the loan is paid off you’ll reap all the rewards.

Especially with Back-toschool looming around the corner, prospectiv­e students are bound to go loan hunting to fund their tuition. Persons hoping to further their education will be taking advantage of special loan offerings. And in doing so they are able to increase their earning power, which will in turn help pay off the loan.

Figure out what your loan will help you do:

Whether it’s to buy a home, pay for college, or start a business, always have a clear set goal for your loan. Know what it is exactly that you are going to use your loan for.

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