Cash advance loans are small, unsecured personal loans for amounts ranging from $100 to $1,500. Generally, the company making a cash advance loan only requires proof of employment and/or income and a bank account as verification of your ability to repay the loan. The loans are short-term most require repayment in full in one lump sum within two weeks. The repayment method varies. Most often, the cash advance company requires that you give them a post-dated check or agree to an EFT transfer for the amount of the loan plus their finance fee on a specified date.
According to several recent surveys of people who use cash advance loans, the typical user is young, educated and has a full-time job. The general reasons for applying for cash advance loans are to meet unexpected financial needs (a car that needs servicing, or medical expenses not covered by insurance, for example), or to take advantage of an opportunity that they cant afford this month, but which wont exist next month. Are cash advance loans the right choice for you?
For most people, cash advance loans are a convenient short-term financial management solution that can help them avoid bounced check fees,...