Unsecured loans can be slightly more difficult to obtain than a secured loan, and a good credit rating is usually needed before being approved for one.
Considering treating yourself to a new plasma TV, or some new furniture? A personal loan can be used for any number of purposes.
Once your loan has been approved it will be transferred to your nominated bank account for you to spend as you please. As far as the retailer who is prvding the goods is concerned, you have paid cash or cheque. You then may be able to negotiate a discount, in whatever you are buying.