How to Use a Personal Loan for Home Improvement Projects
Home improvement projects are exciting. You’re giving an area of your home a makeover that will make your living space even better by improving its comfort and functionality. As a bonus, it increases the value of your home. With that said, most (if not all) of these projects come with a hefty price tag when […]
Understanding the Holiday Consumer Spending Cycle
The holidays are a month behind us, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t still feeling their effects from a spending standpoint. While we may be finished with gift-buying, there are still ripples affecting wallets and bank accounts. Because of this, we feel it’s important to shed some light on the cycle of consumer spending that […]
How Emergency Loans Can Help You Handle Sudden Expenses
Life is full of surprises—happy accidents, chance encounters, marriage proposals, pregnancy announcements—the list goes on. But unfortunately, some surprises aren’t as welcome as others. Sometimes, the rug is pulled out from under us in such a jarring fashion that we don’t know what to do, and we begin to panic. This could take the form […]
Bad Credit Loan: Don’t Miss Out on Holiday Shopping
The holiday season is meant to be a time to rejoice—to share in joy with your friends and family members, eat good food, and take in the coziness of it all. Unfortunately, a fair bit of stress accompanies that joy. One of those major stressors is money—just look at these holiday spending statistics. Think about […]
Getting a Personal Loan to Tackle Fall Financial Strains
Fall is a beautiful time of year but it can also be an expensive one. From back-to-school shopping sprees to prepping your home and car for the colder months, fall can bring a great deal of financial pressure. Tackling these costs can be overwhelming, but getting a personal loan can take you a long way […]
Emergency Loans: How They Work and How to Get One
Financial crises can come in many different sizes and typically strike without warning. In 2008, the world suddenly found itself in the midst of a financial crisis that threatened to bring down whole economies. But financial crises don’t have to be at that kind of scale to be frightening. Personal financial crises–caused by medical bills, […]
Celebrating Customer Loyalty With Meaningful Rewards
At Bay Country Finance, we understand the power of customer loyalty. It’s something that can’t be bought. It has to be fostered through goodwill and mutual respect. If we aren’t loyal to you, we can’t expect you to be loyal to us. That’s why we frequently find ourselves incredibly grateful to maintain the standing we […]
How to Rebuild Credit With Secured Personal Loans
There’s no way around it: A low credit score can cause problems. Your insurance rates could skyrocket, apartment applications could be denied… the list goes on. While Bay Country Financial Services places an emphasis on lending based on more than just credit scores, the unfortunate reality is that many other lenders don’t. A poor credit […]
If You Have a Car, You Have A Loan
In our most recent blog post, we discussed using your car as collateral for a loan. Today, we’re going to continue that discussion. Have you ever had something come up at the last minute and suddenly needed money? If so, you know how important it is to be able to get the cash you need […]
Can I Use My Car as Collateral for a Loan?
Imagine you’ve just purchased a new house and almost as soon as you move in the HVAC unit dies. It’s the middle of winter, and you don’t have the money to get it fixed. What do you do? Thankfully, personal loans can be your lifeline and offer a solution to unforeseen expenses and challenges such […]
