For anyone that has lived through the last decade, it is obvious that credit availability has increased substantially compared to the years before. It used to be that you needed a solid job with a reputable company for a good many years before lenders would even consider you for a loan. Over the last decade this has changed drastically. The requirements for a loan have dropped significantly recently to the point just before the huge credit crunch where people who were not even employed could get a loan. The regulations were so lax that lenders were simply giving out loans to anyone who applied; even those who have very poor credit histories and are sure to not pay back.

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