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Economic Payday Loans (Page 1 of 2)
We`ve all found ourselves low on funds at the end of any given month. The money we earn sometimes doesn`t cover all the bills that might come in, especially if there was an unexpected expense such as a car repair or an illness. Even with working hard and being thrifty, sometimes the money just can`t be stretched out any further. A payday loan can be somewhat of a safety valve and an alternative to borrowing money from family and friends.
A payday loan is a short term unsecured consumer loan. You do need to be working full time and have a bank account to apply for one. Usually the amount borrowed is a relatively small amount – between $100 to $500. It`s up to the consumer to shop around and get as much information as they possibly can before applying for this type of loan. There are definitely some pros and cons here, but the more informed your choice is, the better the end result will be.
First it`s absolutely necessary to find out about the lending institution and how long they`ve been in business. It`s wise to begin with the better known lenders. You will need to consider the fees and terms of this loan and just compare the rates among several lenders. The fees charged for these loans is usually a percentage of the amount you borrow, which is why you need to get the best one you can find. This fee has to by law be disclosed to you ahead of time. If a lender isn`t up front about either the fees or the terms, rule them out right away. This applies to whether you are looking online or in person. Before you sign or agree to anything, find out if the interest rate would change should you want to or be able to pay the loan back early. Some firms offer rebates for paying the loan back before the due date.
Another important fact to find out about are any additional fees should you require an extension for the loan. The typical term for payday loans ranges from 5 to 30 days and usually coincides with your next payday. It`s best to borrow the least amount you possibly can to save on fees and to make repayment easier. Shopping and applying for these loans online makes the whole process a bit faster.
As a smart shopper, you should also know that payday loans aren`t the only way to get quick needed cash advances. There are salary advances, credit card advances (though theses tend to have very high fees), and working out some kind of repayment plan for the bills you owe on is also an option. Secured credit cards can be a good way to go. They are tied to your savings account and so they usually have a much lower interest rate than regular credit card cash advances. You might also consider religious institutions or social service agencies. They are there to help and might be a good resource to tap into. It will just take a little research on your part.
Also, most creditors will negotiate partial payments once you establish a repayment plan with them.This will allow you some extra time to pay off your bills without the stress of having to come up with a lump sum. There are also emergency assistance programs and community organizations which are sometimes partnered with social service or state agencies. They have programs set up to help with home heating and cooling costs for households that qualify. Life is expensive and no family should have to be cold in their own home, nor should they suffer during the hottest summer months without any relief.
Help for Repaying Quick Loans (Page 1 of 2)
Quick loans are intended to provide short-term funding for emergency situations, such as an unexpected car breakdown. They are not intended to serve as long-term financial solutions. As such, quick loans typically have very short repayment periods, ranging from one week to as long as 30 or 35 days.
However, you may run into a situation where you are unable to make payments as scheduled to payday lenders. Although this situation can be unnerving, you should not panic, and you should definitely not attempt to hide from your creditors. There are options available that will allow you to repay the loan with minimal harm to your credit report, and without being made bankrupt. The key is to act quickly and decisively, and to reach out for help from third parties if you need it.
Dealing With Payday Lenders
If you have quick loans that you know you cannot pay off, your first move should be to cancel any direct debit authorizations, standing orders or recurring payments. This will prevent the payday loan company from attempting to withdraw funds from your account, thereby avoiding an overdraft. Your second move should be to should be to contact the lender directly. Explain your circumstances as transparently as possible and express your desire to work out alternate payment arrangements that are mutually acceptable.
Many lenders will offer you the opportunity to “roll over” the principle of the loan and pay only the interest if you cannot pay in full. Resist the temptation to accept such an offer, especially if you know that you will be unable to make payment in full whenever the next due date occurs. Instead, be prepared to present alternative arrangements that you have worked out that will allow you to repay the loan without “roll overs.”
Working Out Pro-Rata Offers
Pro-rata offers are based on making payments based on your available disposable income. The pro-rata system is the system used by the courts to determine what debtors can reasonably afford to pay. Most reputable creditors, including many lenders of quick loans, will accept repayment plans based on a pro-rata system.
For instance, you may have available disposable income of £200 a month to pay toward your debts, but you owe £2,000 to Payday Lender A and £1,500 to Payday Lender B for a total debt of £3,500. You would first multiply what you owe to Lender A by your available income for a total of £400,000. Divide this figure by £3,500 for a result of £114 to pay per month to Lender A. Then, multiply what you owe to Lender B by your available income for a total of £300,000. Divide this result by your total debt of £3,500 for a total of £86 per month to pay to Lender B.
Contact an Outside Intermediary Agency
If one or more of your lenders refuses to accept your pro-rata offer or alternative repayment plan, get help from an outside intermediary. Several organizations such as StepChange Debt Charity, National Debtline, and Citizens Advice (for England, Wales and Scotland) offer free advice to borrowers and will negotiate alternative payment arrangements with creditors. You can often work out a satisfactory repayment plan through one of these agencies without the need to take on the expense of creating a debt repayment plan with a commercial debt management company.