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When urgent repairs need to be paid, unexpectedly high bills flutter into the house or an investment is to be made, a cash injection is often necessary. For such situations financial institutions provide loans for financing. But what types of credit there are? And how to find the right loan for you? What to consider when applying for a loan? This and more we show in our guide to financing and loans.<\/p>\n

Advisor: Taking out a loan and financing sensibly<\/p>\n

What types of loans are there?<\/h2>\n

There are situations in life when you urgently need money, z.B. to finance a new e-bike or car or for the purchase of a new heating system or gas boiler. Necessary purchases cannot always be financed from savings. Sometimes one may simply want to fulfill a dream, z.B. finance an expensive trip. Or, in order to cope with an extraordinary situation, sums are required in the short term that exceed the company's own liquid funds. In such cases you should deal with the issue of credit.<\/p>\n

What is a loan?<\/h3>\n

The credit agreement is first of all a legal transaction. Here, a person borrows a certain amount of money from another person or a bank. The details of the transaction are regulated in the credit agreement. Here, for example, it is about the amount of interest that must be paid for the loan. The period in which the loan must be repaid is also determined.<\/p>\n

In many cases, repayment installments to be transferred monthly are fixed. It is also determined what happens if one or more installments are not paid (on time). The fees that must be paid when taking out a loan are also shown. Thus, the borrower and the lender have certainty when they enter into a loan agreement. All details must of course be regulated within the framework of the permissible legislation.<\/p>\n

What types of credit are there?<\/h3>\n

The universal credit
\nIn the case of a universal credit, the borrower can dispose of the credit amount as he wishes. This means that the granting of the loan is not tied to the fact that the sum for certain items z.B. must be spent on the budget. This is different, for example, with a car loan with which you want to finance a new car. Here, the financed vehicle serves as collateral in most cases. Therefore, the car title remains in the hands of the bank until the loan amount is repaid in full.<\/p>\n

This is not the case with the universal credit *.<\/p>\n

You can use this as you wish. You can fulfill one or another wish or even think about rescheduling previous expensive loans. So you can save a lot of money in the future. So universal credit means that you get the money paid out at your free disposal. The disbursement of the loan amount is not tied to a specific use. Therefore, it may be that the interest rates in the case are somewhat higher.<\/p>\n

The installment loan or annuity loan
\nIn the case of an installment loan, the exact amount of money ("installment") that must be repaid each month is fixed. The rate includes repayment and interest. The lower the interest rate, the greater the repayment and vice versa. If a larger sum has already been repaid, the interest within the monthly installment takes a smaller and smaller space. Finally, you will have to pay only for the remaining credit. At the end of the credit term, therefore, the repayment becomes larger and larger.<\/p>\n

If you want to take out an installment loan, z.B. to finance an apartment or a house purchase, you can calculate in advance exactly what monthly installment you have to pay. For this it is necessary that you know the loan amount and the interest to be paid. So you can determine what credit you can really afford. You should make sure that, in addition to repaying the loan, you have enough money left over for living expenses and other expenses. Thus, the borrower does not run the risk of overindebtedness.<\/p>\n

Installment credit is given, for example, when you get a home loan. Motor vehicles such as a car, motorcycle or eScooter are also usually financed through an installment loan. The borrower knows exactly what monthly installment to pay when taking out a certain amount of credit over a given period of time. Therefore, this form of credit is very plannable and clear.<\/p>\n

The framework credit
\nWith a framework credit a certain sum is made available. However, the borrower does not have to pay this in full. For example, he can also have only part of the sum paid out. Interest must then only be paid on the amount that has already been paid out. The repayment of the loan amount is usually flexible. Only the interest on the amount already borrowed is paid. The borrower can arrange the repayment at will. Thus, the framework loan offers great flexibility. If only the interest is paid, the monthly payment is not high. If you need more money, you can possibly have the credit line increased.<\/p>\n

A common special form of the framework credit is the granted credit limit with a credit card. Here you as a customer are largely free to decide what amount – within the limit of course – you want to use, and at what intervals and in what amounts you want to repay. Of course, it is important to observe the applicable deadlines so as not to run the risk of increased interest on arrears.<\/p>\n

It also pays to make an informed choice when it comes to credit cards: After all, some providers advertise that they do not charge an annual card fee, and other providers additionally grant a bonus for new customers. Caution is required in particular with the offered possibilities for the repayment. Who the monthly credit card statement is not 100% z.B. pays by direct debit, must expect high credit card interest on the remaining balance. With credit cards such as the Barclays VISA or the Hanseatic Bank GenialCard, repayment is possible up to 100%.<\/p>\n

The overdraft facility
\nIf you have a current account with a bank, you are usually granted an overdraft facility when you receive a regular income. In most cases, the overdraft facility is granted in the amount of two to three net salaries. Of course, there are differences between the individual banks.<\/p>\n

You often have to pay high interest rates for the overdraft facility. If the account is permanently overdrawn, you should therefore consider replacing the overdraft facility with another loan with lower interest rates.<\/p>\n

The mini credit
\nIn the case of short-term liquidity needs, for example, in the event of unexpected expenses or bills, a so-called mini-credit or short-term credit can help. But beware: the interest rates are particularly high here! However, a short-term loan can be paid out within 24 hours. Here, one-time credit amounts of 50 to 3000 euros are made available. Due to these comparatively small sums, the banks can speed up the procedure for the credit decision: sometimes it takes only a few hours to get a decision on your application. You can find current offers for mini loans in this current comparison:<\/p>\n

Ecological-social loans
\nFinally, there is also the possibility to make a contribution to a good cause with your loan. At least that is what the numerous social or eco-banks promise. Many of these mostly young credit institutions support ethical, social or ecological projects of private customers at good conditions. Eco-credits are granted, for example, for the installation of solar systems or for climate-neutral construction. Social microcredits are also offered by many of these banks.<\/p>\n

What requirements must be met in order to receive a loan?<\/h3>\n

As a rule, it is important to have a secure monthly income. But of course it also depends on the marital status and any maintenance obligations. If one has already taken out a lot of loans, it can be difficult to get another loan even with a high monthly income. In most cases, the banks have internal checking systems here that assess a customer's creditworthiness.<\/p>\n

In addition, special companies such as Schufa are usually commissioned to check the creditworthiness of a customer. Incorrect information in credit applications can thus be seen through relatively easily by the banks. And as a rule, they lead to the rejection of the application, close off future financing options via the bank in question, and can also permanently impair the bank's own credit rating. So you should be honest here in any case!<\/p>\n

From the information provided by the potential borrower and the results of the internal verification system and external service providers, the bank obtains an overall picture of the customer. On the basis of this overall picture, the bank then decides whether a loan can be granted in a certain amount.<\/p>\n

Find suitable credit and suitable credit amount<\/h2>\n

What does a positive credit decision for universal credit depend on??<\/h3>\n

The income composition
\nThe family income is the most important requirement to get a positive credit decision for universal credit. If there are several people in a household, all the income of the adult family members can contribute to the income calculation.<\/p>\n

An important type of income is your monthly salary from employment and that of your spouse or partner. In the case of self-employed persons, the determination of income is somewhat more difficult, since the profit of the activity is usually determined on an annual basis. Here, the balance sheet or profit and loss statement, the declaration of the tax advisor or the income tax assessment from the tax office helps to determine income.<\/p>\n

In addition, there are any side jobs or remuneration for voluntary work that you may also have. Other types of income may include interest and dividend income from securities or the surplus from renting out a property.<\/p>\n

The credit report of the Schufa
\nFor each credit request of a private person, an inquiry is made to Schufa (Schutzgemeinschaft fur allgemeine Kreditsicherung). Almost all credit institutions are affiliated with Schufa, which reports credit data to the credit agency and receives it in return. In addition, companies that grant credit for goods or services are connected to the Schufa system.<\/p>\n

Schufa stores the following data on private individuals from credit transactions:<\/p>\n