Bit of a change of tack, as when statement landed it turned out that while I wasn't charged an ERC, I did get clobbered with a front-loaded PPI policy that I didn't ask for (dim and distant memory only supplied that when I'd rung to cancel the amount due was more than the original loan amount, hence thinking there was an ERC in force!)
Here's the full (and mercifully short) story so far...
I took out a personal loan with Lloyds on 31st Aug 2000 due to end on 1st April 2005 for £1500 at 19.8% APR (I know, I know - April Fool in more ways than one!)
PPI was included, although to the best of my knowledge I did not agree to this, and indeed was out of work from Nov 2000 onwards. There is no given figure for the PPI, but using the initial opening balance on the statement it seems to have been charged at £347.88.
A small windfall in July 2001 meant I was able to pay off the loan in full less than a year into the term, but when I rang to settle the amount outstanding was still £1619.36.
Total amount paid on the loan was £2117.56
I know it's not much, but I'm keen to claw it back if I can!
Just deciding which direction to head in now - thanks for reading this far, all opinions gratefully received!
Lucy.