Is anything on this site a personal recommendation?
No. Everything here is general information. We do not know your circumstances, so we cannot tell you what to do about a specific loan.
No. Everything here is general information. We do not know your circumstances, so we cannot tell you what to do about a specific loan.
A small payment often means a long term. The balance stays outstanding for longer, so more interest builds up. The total repayable shows whether the saving each month is worth it.
Write to the credit reference agency, identify the entry and explain why it is wrong, and include any evidence you hold. They are generally required to investigate and respond within a set period.
It illustrates a typical deal using stated figures, so that you can see how the advertised rate translates into a real amount. It is a guide to the product, not a promise of your own terms.
An offer is only a ceiling set by the lender. How much to borrow is your decision, and it is usually wise to borrow no more than the purpose requires.
Check the inputs and conditions behind an estimate before treating it as a written offer.