The length of a loan varies, but small loans are usually repaid over 1-5 years. Larger loans can be repaid over a 5-10 year period. Unless it is a consolidation loan, consider how long you will have the item you choose to purchase.
Whether a homeowner, tenant, or self employed there should be options here at a rate hopefully you will find affordable. Most of the lenders may offer you a rate to suit your credit rating. There are some lenders however, who only lend to specific indivuals at a fixed rate.
Sometimes, items like bank statements, wage slips, utility bills and Proof of residence need to be provided to the lender before a loan is approved.
Before applying for a secured loan it's important you are comfortable with putting your home or other property at risk as security.
If you apply for a variable rate loan this means your monthly payments may alter in line with any changes in general interest rates. This may be good as interest rates drop, but worse if interest rates rise.