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Understanding loan categories

How can optional insurance be separated from a loan quote?

Understanding loan categories

Identify whether a quoted payment includes insurance or another add-on and whether it is optional. A combined monthly figure can hide distinct products, costs and cancellation conditions.

Request the loan comparison with the add-on clearly separated. Read eligibility, exclusions and total charges before attributing protection to the package; a brochure does not confirm an individual claim would be covered.

Details

  • Identify whether a quoted payment includes insurance or another add-on and whether it is optional.
  • Request the loan comparison with the add-on clearly separated.
  • Identify the amount received and the opening balance
  • Read fee treatment in the written offer
  • Compare the dated repayment schedule
Estimates and offers

Understand the money received and the money owed

Use the statement and agreement to reconcile the transaction. Obtain a revised position before assuming that an extra payment removes a later due date.