Manchester credit union.
If it wasn’t for Manchester credit union I would still be in unaffordable debt today due to high APR.
Manchester credit union gave me a chance they spoke to me about my situation and what they could do to help.
From leaving home at 17years of age I got trapped in the cycle of payday loans when my partner fell ill and we had rent, bills etc to pay on one wage, I was offered no support due to me having a “stable carer” and “apparently” earning enough to support us. I wasn’t clued up around anything like this and fell into the easiest option, This then made me stuck in loads of little loans and a giant impact on my relationship and mental health. I decided I had to consolidate all my loans, however due to the effect the payday loans had on my credit score (even though I’ve worked since being 15years old for the same organisation climbing the ladder and have paid phone contracts, internet etc) I managed to consolidate my loan with the help of a friend as a guarantor HOWEVER the APR on this was 50% meaning the debt I was in doubled and I found myself in a worse Position than before.
I moved back home and with many tears, sleepless nights and research I stumbled across Manchester credit union, I was sceptical at first I wondered what the catch. After a phone call with them I was put very much at ease and was offered advice and support around my situation.
The amount I wanted at first was a lot and we need to build a trusting relationship, they offered me a small loan that took straight out of my wages through my employer (I was embarrassed by this at first but we are human) for a very low APR. Six months of paying this small loan which was for over 12months I got in touch again with Manchester credit union to request a bigger loan this time to pay off my overly priced APR loan, Manchester Credit Union was happy well they did more than help they took my details and the company’s I had the high APR loan through and dealt with it all for me obviously updating me with the process along they way, this was very quickly sorted and I had officially half my debt!
BUT not only have I halved my debt the loan payments I now pay to Manchester credit union WELL they only take some out and put it in a savings account for you!!! So not only am I getting out of debt I’m saving at the same time.
I feel so much relief and very grateful for been given an opportunity that no one else would give me! I could pay the payments I was just never given the trust to show this.
THANK YOU
Reviewed on: 10th July 2021
