uh oh. This is by far the worst news I've had since leaving my job 3 weeks ago to carry on with my training full time. I had high hopes of getting an HSBC loan for 20k. I don't particularly want to get tied to OAT in order to get a loan. I'm already down the modular route and like to pick the training providers I think are best for each part of the training.
It would be good to keep posting other loan alternatives on here as people start investigating the alternatives. If anyone does put together a cry for help to Mr Branson, give me a shout, I'd sign the letter / request like a shot !
I think I'm going to see if the government's Career Development Loan scheme is still running....