PPI Claims – Looking for the extra cash?
Payment Protection Insurance or PPI has been in and out of the consumer’s eye for the majority of 2011. It’s been one of the main key players in the financial world this year, and with 2011 starting to come to a close, it’s the time of year where everybody begins making New Year’s resolutions and other goal for the upcoming year. What better way to tackle those resolutions than with some extra cash to get them done?
PPI or Payment Protection Insurance has been a massive provider of ‘windfall payments’. Those refunds in life that make everything easier because it’s extra unexpected cash! Up to 20 million people in the United Kingdom are thought to have been affected with many people receiving refunds of around 7000! This money is being used mainly for life improvements and people’s happiness and wellbeing because let’s face it; these refunds couldn’t have come at a better time.
These refunds bring little happiness to some people when the whole mis-selling escapade has caused them to lose their lifestyles and even their houses. Many people we mis-sold this PPI and soon after realised they couldn’t afford the extra payment on top of the price their already paying. Others didn’t even know that the insurance was being added to their loan. Whilst many were sold a product that they couldn’t even use due to their self-employment or pre-existing health problems (two circumstances where you would really need PPI).
So for many people they are receiving their money back and this is a positive thing, they’ve received a refund on a useless product, plus they got all of the interest they’ve paid on top of the PPI and in some cases people are even getting an extra 8% statutory interest in way of compensation. It’s not been a positive experience for some people but hopefully the refund of their PPI should bring some self-satisfaction and peace.
Yes, 2011 has been a pivotal year for many families who are enjoying their winnings. With the average case taking between 8-12 weeks to be looked into, it’s wise to get them looked at sooner rather than later. It’s possible to use a company or to do the claim yourself, either way you only have 6 years from the date you took out the loan/credit card until your time to claim runs out.
For those who haven’t managed to get your PPI Claims in yet. Make sure you find a reputable firm willing to do the work on a ‘no-win, no-fee’ basis and will only charge you upon completion of a successful claim!
December 21, 2011 | Posted by Nathan James McDonald
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