Magazines and newspapers are rife with financial advertisements on getting the best rates and deals for a wide selection of financial products and services, and in many examples if you read closely there is an additional saving for applying via their website. For example, applying for loans online can save you hundreds if not thousands depending on your requirements, the amount you are borrowing and the loan term period. With far better rates than can be offered by banks and other high street lenders, the whole process can also be much faster when applying online so the money is in your account at the very earliest.