Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is the term used to describe the amount it will cost you to borrow money for one year. It is calculated using a standard method with an assumed level of borrowing of £1,200. The calculation also takes into account the interest charges and any other fees, such as annual fees or

Until the banking crisis in 2008, lenders were virtually throwing money at people and getting a loan or credit was practically routine. After coming under fire for irresponsible lending, they clamped down and the repercussions of that are still being felt six years later. Even now, getting refused for credit can feel like a body