Loan applications are being rejected thick and fast because of the credit crunch as lenders look for any excuse to turn down all but the most reliable borrowers. That’s why we’ve compiled a top ten list of things to consider before you apply. Tim Moss, head of loans and debt, tells you where to start and what to look out for...

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