Breaking down the different types of loans

There are many different types of loans available to those looking to borrow. It can be overwhelming, and it can be hard to know where to start. Your individual situation – how much you need to borrow, for how long, and more – will dictate what type of loan is best suited to you.

At Oakam we believe that borrowing should help to alleviate your stress, rather than add to it, so we want to help you better understand the different types of loans out there.

Budget-friendly activities for family fun

With summer half term fast approaching you may be thinking about how you’ll keep your young ones entertained for a week off, without breaking the bank. It can be tempting to throw caution to the wind and splurge the budget at times like this, especially now that things are opening back up.

How to make sure a loan company is legitimate

When you apply for a loan online, you want to know you’re in safe hands. Maybe you’ve never made an application with a loan company before and don’t know who to turn to, or who to trust. In our digital world so much is accessible at the press of a button, but this has unfortunately opened the door to a variety of online scammers.

We’ve put together a few things to look out for when you search for a loan company to make sure you stay safe online

Money saving tips for enjoying the May bank holiday on a budget 

We can all be inclined to throw caution to the wind when it comes a bank holiday, especially as the weather improves. Lockdowns have kept us cooped up inside for so long, and this May bank holiday could be a big temptation to splurge the cash.

At Oakam we want to show you that you can have a great bank holiday while sticking to a budget, so we’ve compiled some ways to save money while making sure you don’t miss out on the fun.