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February 4th 2008

Payday Loans and Debt

If you pay any attention to the hype surrounding payday loans, you will notice that there are two sides to the story – one side will be praising all the positive attributes of a payday loan while the other side will be focusing on all the negative aspects of a payday loan. So which is it, really? What is the real deal? Do payday loans and debt go together?

Well, if you want to be a smarty pants about it, the obvious answer is yes – by the very term itself, a loan means that you are borrowing money. That means you have debt, you are indebted to someone, namely the payday loan provider. Yet in the real sense, this question is asked with the idea that if you take out a payday loan, you will be in financial trouble – you will have debt problems.

This is where I have a problem. I think that it is being narrow minded and not fair to immediately assume that people who take out payday loans will find themselves mired deep in debt problems. This assumption is just not true and could be deemed ridiculous , in fact! It is indeed true that payday loans have both the good and the bad side. Yet isn’t it the same for every other thing in this world?

So why all this hullabaloo about payday loans and debt problems? This arises from many different factors that have blended together:

-Mismanagement of one’s finances in general – and not just payday loans.
When people do not have a solid financial logic, then even when they are bailed out of temporary financial trouble by a payday loan, the chances are that they will go back to the same situation soon enough. It could be that they take advantage of payday loans and this could compound their debt problem.
-Payday loans can be relatively expensive. The do not charge interest in the same way that conventional loans do. They charge a fee for every certain amount borrowed. This could be a little bit more expensive than conventional loans. If, coupled with mismanagement of one’s finances, a payday loan gets out of hand, then an individual would surely face debt problems of another kind.
-Payday loans are easy to acquire. This fact makes it easier for people to take out one payday loan after the other, or even several payday loans at the same time. This actually falls under mismanagement of one’s finances – made easier by the convenience of payday loans.

The bottom line is this – a payday loan is not an inherent source debt problems. It is meant to solve temporary cash shortages, temporary financial problems. It is not meant to be the default solution to everyday cash problems. If used properly and managed wisely, a payday loan will meet your needs when you need it and not give you additional debt concerns.

So it all boils down to the person, really. The decision is solely yours to make, your actions solely yours to be responsible for. Be a wise borrower and make use of financial resources (such as payday loans) to your advantage.

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January 31st 2008

Do Payday Loan Applications Get Denied?

Everywhere you look, you will see ads for payday loans. This seems to be a growing trend in the online community and there is no stopping it. If you noticed, most – if not all – of the payday loan ads that we see online are tagged as “guaranteed.” You would also most likely see ads claiming “guaranteed approval” and the like. Is there any truth to this or is it just a way of attracting new customers?

The fact is that payday loans are the most convenient way of borrowing money from a lending institution. The requirements are almost negligible and the processing very fast. And yes, it is quite true that almost no one ever gets denied for a payday loan. The operative word here, however, is almost. There is always that chance – no matter how small – that an application for a payday loan can be denied.

How can this happen?
As I mentioned above, there are a few requirements when it comes to a payday loan application. Few they may be, but they are every bit as important as the requirements for any other type of loan. Naturally, specific requirements vary from one payday loan provider to another. In general, however there are some common basic requirements:

-Borrower must be at least 18 years of age
-Borrower must have a stable job. There might be a minimum amount that he should earn in a month. More so, there might be a minimum number of months that he has been with his current company.
-Borrower must have a current account.

If you apply for a payday loan and one of these requirements is not met, then you just might become part of that small minority that gets their payday loan applications denied. Let’s see why. The first one is pretty obvious – minors are not really allowed to do much by way of “legal” transactions. As such, there is no going around the fact that one has to be at least 18 to get a payday loan. The second one – with all its sub points – also makes sense. Think about it, if an individual is not really earning much from his job, then how can he possibly afford to pay off a payday loan? Perhaps his earnings might not even be enough to get him his daily needs. As to the number of months that a person has been in his current job, it could be an indication of his stability. If he has changed jobs several times within the past year, then who is to say that he would stay in this current job long enough to pay off his payday loan? Last, the person must have a current account. This is quite important because this is the mechanism by which the borrower will receive the cash from the payday loan provider. This could also be the means by which the payday loan provider could receive payments (through auto debit).
If you are going to apply for a payday loan, you might want to make sure that you are ok with all these areas first so as not to chance getting denied.

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January 24th 2008

Finding Cheap and Quick Payday Loans

The truth is that there are numerous payday loan providers out there. Some of them may not offer a deal that is as good as what the next payday loan provider offers. So how do you find a cheap and fast payday loan?

I am sure that by this time, you have thought about taking out a payday loan at least once. Or maybe, you have tried it and it might not have worked out as well you would have liked it to. The truth is that there are numerous payday loan providers out there. Some of them may not offer a deal that is as good as what the next payday loan provider offers. So how do you find a cheap and fast payday loan? Here are some things to bear in mind to help you successfully find the perfect payday loan to meet your urgent financial need, whatever it may be.

Do not hesitate to do research first
This is the most important thing, I think. As I mentioned above, there are countless payday loan providers on the Internet today. The tendency for some people is to merely settle for the first one they come across. Though this may save you a little bit of time, you could end up paying more or being caught in a tight situation – that is, if the first payday loan provider you come across does not offer very good terms. So my suggestion is for you to do some canvassing first. Take a look at different payday loan providers and compare the basics – fees, terms of repayment, and other things that are important to you.

Based on the results of your research, come up with a short list of payday loan providers. Then it is time for you to contact them. I suggest calling their customer service number so that you can ask your questions and clarify things “in person.” Do not hesitate to ask for promos or discounts, if they have any. An example would be zero or low interest repayment for first time borrowers. Due to the intense competition in the payday loan market, it is likely that you will be able to get a good deal if you only look around.

Remember to pay attention to the details
When talking to the customer service representative of any payday loan provider, it would be good for you to have a very detailed list of questions that you need to be answered. This would help you in making your decision later on. It is better to cover all your bases at the outset than find out later on that you missed out on something that would cost you more money that it should.

What should you ask? Remember that payday loans normally do not charge interest but rather, they charge a fixed fee. Make sure that you get the details straight regarding all the charges. Do not forget to ask about late payment fees and the like. Other things that you should take note of are: the repayment period, amount to be paid for each installment, early repayment fees, and the like.

Get the deal that suits your situation best
Different payday loan providers have different terms and one offer may not be the best but it may suit your needs most. Remember to compare the terms to your needs and preferences and make your decision from there.
Always remember that you should be a wise borrower and that you should only borrow what you need and what you can afford to pay off.

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January 17th 2008

Fear Not Your Bad Credit Record

For some people, the phrases ‘credit record,” “credit history,” “credit score,” “credit rating,” and “credit check” – among others – strike a deep sense of anxiety. Why not? Ever since this system was put in place, a lot of people have had some bad runs in this regard. As a result, they have had some trouble taking out loans, getting credit cards, and other financial related activities.

When it comes to loans, one’s credit record is perhaps one of the most important considerations. This is most especially true if you would approach your bank or any other traditional financial institution. Aside from the other stringent requirements, they would need to first run a credit check on you.

What is the rationale behind this? Your credit record is a reflection of how “credit worthy” you are. In simple terms, it will tell the potential loan provider whether you will be able to pay off your loan in the future. It is not always an accurate or fair way of determining your credit worthiness, for sure, but that is how things work in the financial world and there is not much that you can do about it if you have a marred credit record – or is there?
Well, actually you have the option of approaching alternative lenders such as payday loan providers or cash advance providers. They are not much different from banks and other financial institutions in the sense that they offer loans to the public. The big difference is in the terms and requirements of their product.

One of the biggest advantages of a payday loan or a cash advance over other traditional types of loan is the fact that payday loan providers do not require a credit check. Yes, you read that right – no credit check is necessary to be approved for a payday loan or a cash advance!

This means several things, the most important of which is the fact that even if you have the worst credit history in all of the UK, you can still take out a payday loan when you need it. As such, if you know that you would probably be turned down by other loan providers, a payday loan will do the trick.

Another implication of the no credit check policy is the fact that it will make your transaction faster. A credit check on a single person may add days, even weeks, to the loan processing. Take this out of the equation and your payday loan can be processed within a day. This is actually one big reason that a payday loan can give you the cash within 24 hours – because they do not have to wait on the results of a credit check.

So what are you waiting for? Do you have bad credit and you need some cash to get you through till your next pay check comes? Try looking into payday loans – you never know, they might just be what you have been looking for!

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