Guides

Welcome to our Guides, where our team publish the latest articles, tips, walkthroughs and guidance around all things financial.

We want to help readers better understand the world of finance, which can be confusing at times. To help you demystify the language and terms used, and make it easier to understand some of the processes and products. Helping people make more sense of their finances and the world of borrowing, means that people can be more in control of their money with greater financial wellbeing.

Take a look at our articles below, or browse by category if there is a particular topic you’re interested in reading about. We have included sections on borrowing money, personal finance, and feature financial explainers, with step by step guides to budgeting and more.

If there’s anything you’d like us to cover off in the future which we haven’t already, drop us a line and let us know, and we’ll consider it. As always, if you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact our team.

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How To Get a Loan Fast

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For any pressing expenses or emergencies, you may be looking…
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What Does Subject to Status Mean?

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Subject to status will mean that you will have to adhere to certain…
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How To Get The Best Rate For Short Term Loans

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Are you looking to apply for a loan on a short-term basis and…
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What is a Soft Credit Search?

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If you are considering applying for a loan or credit card, then…
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What is a Payslip?

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A payslip is a formal document (usually one page) which is given…
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What Loans Are Available For Bad Credit Histories?

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You may be thinking about getting a loan to help with an unexpected…
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What is Underwriting?

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Underwriting is a process that loan companies or finance providers…
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How To Get The Best Short Term Loans

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Are you in a situation currently where you require access to…
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What Are The Alternatives to Payday Loans?

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Getting a payday loan is not the right choice for everyone, if…
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How To Improve Your Chances of Getting a Loan

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Loans are very useful to help pay for emergency purposes and…
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What Does it Mean To Have a Loan in Underwriting?

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A loan is in underwriting when it reaches the final stages of…
What to consider before applying
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What to Consider Before You Apply

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At The One Stop Money Shop, we encourage applicants to take their…