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Also, they do offer a genuine service in some cases. 2000% APR for 1 day is a reasonable fee.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostOn the other hand, those who use these services ought to be grateful for thesec companies pointing out how supid they are.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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And how is that better than a loan shark apart from the baseball bat ?Originally posted by d000hg View PostAlso, they do offer a genuine service in some cases. 2000% APR for 1 day is a reasonable fee.Doing the needful since 1827Comment
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No splinters.Originally posted by amcdonald View PostAnd how is that better than a loan shark apart from the baseball bat ?What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Wonga charge an APR of around 4000%
It's tantamount to loan sharkery to be honest. I thought MBMA were taking the piss a little by putting my APR up 22% overnight, but that's got to be considered borderline illegal.
Only MF can make a gain like that
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You're signing a contract rather than trusting the loan shark won't change their mind.Originally posted by amcdonald View PostAnd how is that better than a loan shark apart from the baseball bat ?
Bridging loans are quite common.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Bridging loans are currently running at around 15%Originally posted by d000hg View PostYou're signing a contract rather than trusting the loan shark won't change their mind.
Bridging loans are quite common.Comment
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Seems high. You can get 3% using a credit card.Originally posted by Zoiderman View PostBridging loans are currently running at around 15%What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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I know, 15% was the worst I could find, in order for it to be a fair comparison, given Woga seemed to be the worst PDL providerOriginally posted by MarillionFan View PostSeems high. You can get 3% using a credit card.Comment
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Visiting sassy in HMP Wandsworth does not count.Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostI've been to prison. It's no big deal.Comment
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