Finance Glossary
Short-Term Loan
A loan with a repayment term typically ranging from one month to twelve months. Short-term loans in the UK are subject to FCA regulation and, if classified as high-cost short-term credit, are subject to the FCA cost cap. They are often used to cover unexpected expenses, emergency costs, or cash flow gaps and are available to borrowers with a range of credit profiles.
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