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Payday Loans[Continued]
Well, the payday loan process is very simple. Payday Loan companies offer individuals a fixed dollar amount for a short period of time, typically to be repaid with the next paycheck, usually between 7 to 20 days. Most Payday Loan agencies will require the borrower to write a post-dated check or give the checking account number to repay the loan on the agreed date.
Payday loan companies offer varying rates of interest (sometimes called finances), but as a rule of thumb, they charge about $10 - $25 for every $100 borrowed. For example, to repay a $400 loan, you would pay at anywhere between $40 - $100 in interest, perhaps more. Remember, this is at least $40 to $100 for the use of the money for two weeks or less.
For people in emergency situations and need a temporary fix, $100 may not be that bad to help them get out of a jam. For those with bad credit, they may not have too many traditional lending options like the bank or credit unions.
Consumer advocates publish articles referring to Payday Loans as a loan sharking business and operation. This assumption is based from the fact that if the loan amount were amortized annually, the interest rate would be somewhere in the neighborhood of 1200% APR. Of course, these type of personal loans are not designed as a long term solution, but as a short term financial solution for anyone in a money jam.
Unfortunately, some people are getting in over their heads with payday loans. Some individuals enter into the contract knowing that in two weeks they won't have the funds to repay the loan. They are just getting deeper in debt, especially if they decide to roll over their payday loan. When the loan period expires, they reapply for an additional loan, and of course, pay additional fees. It's not uncommon for these people to spend thousands of dollars a year just in interest fees when they fail to repay their loan on the due date.
For those people who can't get approved for a credit card for whatever reason, the payday loan company is the best alternative for quick cash. Payday Loans are really only people who are financially responsible and realistic about their commitments; this process can be a lifesaver.
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