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A Guide to Emergency Cash Loans and Payday Loans (Page 1 of 3)
In this rapidly deteriorating economic climate, emergency cash loans and payday loans are becoming increasingly popular. The problem with these is that more and more people that have never required a short term unsecured loan in the past are finding a need to obtain one for that rainy day for which they have no longer been able to save up.
Many people are spending their savings, and the term life savings is now a bit of a joke. Those that can afford a life savings scheme dont need it, and those that need it cant afford it. Of course I dont mean that literally, because many people are saving and need their savings, but nevertheless the sentiment is pretty accurate. Saving is getting harder, and when that unexpected expense comes along then those that not too many years ago would have had something put by to cover it no longer can.
Hence the upsurge in emergency loans and payday loans, and there is really very little to chose between them. This guide is intended for the newcomer to this type of short-term borrowing, and how you can make it work for you, or how it can cost you more than you can rally afford. Its all about using the loan for the right reason and paying it back as agreed.
THE AMOUNT
Unless you are dealing with a company with few morals, you will likely be offered no more than up to $1,000 for your first loan. Some companies restrict that to $600 for first time customers. The reason for that is that the loan is not secured, and even though legal action would sequester the cash back from your income, most loan companies would rather not do so for a large amount, and it is easier and less expensive to recover a small amount than a large amount.
Once you have successfully repaid your first loan, then the amount you can subsequently borrow steadily increases.
THE REASON
The reason for taking such a loan has to be compelling. If you can borrow from a family member or good friend then do so because it will ultimately be less expensive for you (unless they charge you a high rate of interest!). It is not economical to use an emergency loan to pay another loan, although if you are in danger of defaulting on accredit card payment you might think the extra expense worth maintaining your good credit record: no price can be put on that.
However if your credit is shot, as it is with many people seeking emergency cash, it would likely make no difference other than the fact that you could likely negotiate lower charges with the credit card provider than you would get with a payday loan.
There are other reasons for needing emergency cash loans apart from being unable to pay regular bills, among them family deaths where the life insurance is insufficient to meet all the expenses. This is becoming more common as process rise while investment rates remain stagnant. The same is true at the other end of the life scale: weddings. These too can be high cost events that few couples or their parents have had the opportunity to plan for financially.
A Serious Emergency That Was Solved With A Payday Loan
Not so long ago we received a consult from a single mother going through a rather desperate situation. Her only child needed to go through a surgical procedure and she needed money urgently. Though she worked, payday was not soon and the money would not be enough either. The particularities of her emergency surprised us because they matched what payday loans were created for. We suggested applying for a payday loan and since she did, the problem was solved. Later, she visited us carrying her son in her arms and so I decided to write this article.
Using this case as an example, we will analyze the characteristics of a payday loan and the proper use it should have. Emergency situations happen every now and then and payday loans can save your day as they did to this lady. However, if you know how they work and how you should use them you will benefit more from them and will not need to count on the luck that this lady had when contacting us just on time.
Urgent Matters, No Time For Long Procedures
This single mother contacted us a few days before the day surgery was scheduled to occur. She wasted a lot of time trying to get money from friends and family with no luck at all. The amount she raised did not cover much. She did not need a lot of money though (the surgical procedure was not complicated). She just needed $1300 which the insurance would not cover because the procedure was needed to prevent a scar from showing when her son grew up.
As explained, she had committed to pay prior to the scheduled surgery which could not be postponed due to the nature of the injury that would heal leaving a scar if the intervention was delayed. Since there was no time for long credit and income verification processes, payday loans immediately came to our mind. Why? Simple, because payday loans can be processed within the same day and the money can be deposited into the applicants account by the next day.
Credit Problems, No Credit Checks, Few Requirements
This lady did not have a good credit score. Thus, even if she had the time to go through a long credit verification process, chances are that she would not have passed it. Fortunately, payday loans do not require credit checks at all. The whole loan approval is based on simple requirements that almost anyone can meet without hassles or sacrifices.
In order to obtain a payday loan, you need to show proof of income (by offering copies of paychecks receipts like this lady did or by showing copies of tax presentations if you are self employed) and you need to have a savings or checking account on a bank or financial institution where the money from the loan will be deposited and eventually the single or multiple payments will be deducted.
As you can see, payday loans are an excellent tool when there is an emergency. These loans where created to solve this kind of problems and not as a source of regular financing. As usual, our suggestion is to employ them wisely. If you think that your current situation is similar to the one explained above, then do not hesitate, the solution to your problem is a payday loan.