Britons are true friends in need, as 75 per cent would gladly lend money to a friend in need.
According to research by Halifax unsecured personal loans, a third of people would ask a friend to give them a short-term personal loan if they are in a pinch.
Young Britons are quickest to ask friends to help them out. Of those aged between 18 and 24, 52 per cent will not hesitate to ask a friend for a short-term personal loan, compared to only 15 per cent of those over 65.
Men are more likely than women to ask their friends for a short-term personal loan, but they also seem more generous loan lenders than women.
Over a third of men will ask a friend for a short-term personal loan, and when they are asked for a short-term loan 11 per cent of them would agree to lend more than £2,000.
That is compared to women, where only a quarter is prepared to ask a friend for a short-term loan. Only six per cent of female loan lenders will be willing to give a friend a short-term loan in excess of £2,000.
Friends happy to grant personal loans
Friends happy to grant personal loans
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
| Personal loans news |
|---|
| Loan Exchange Website Enjoys Successful Year - Mon, 08 Mar 2010 |
| Bank Cuts Interest Rates on 80 per cent Home Loans - Fri, 05 Mar 2010 |
| Home Loans Fall Sharply - Mon, 01 Mar 2010 |
| More News |
SimplyHealth Dental Plan
Get covered from £7.70 per month!
Amex Cash Back
Credit Card
Credit Card
Get 5% cash back on purchases with Amex
Income Protection Insurance
Get an instant quote with the award winning company
Paying Too Much?
7 out of 10 people are paying too much for their mortgage. To find out if you're one of them click here or fill out a FREE no obligation enquiry form