Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Running short of cash?

There has been a significant increase in the number of consumers going in for cash advance or payday loans. Typically, these are short term loans that are used as emergency funds or just until a consumer receives the next paycheck. As they have become quite easy to take, the number of users has increased, as has the default rate. It is essential to remember that defaulting on these loans is just the same as defaulting on your home or automobile loan and will affect your credit rating.

Payday loans should be used only for covering the time until you receive your next paycheck, so you can avoid check bouncing fees etc, and not as a regular loan. It is quite simple and easy to apply for one of these loans, usually not even requiring any documents that need to be faxed so you can be approved. The loan amount is transferred directly to your bank account, which makes it even more efficient. Consumers need to be responsible about payday loans and not misuse them just because it is so easy to get one. The system is created to cover expenses just for short durations, as an advance on one's paycheck, so should not be misused.

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