Category: Payday News

Popular Payday Loan Myths Busted!

Posted by – June 9, 2009


payday-loan-mythsSecuring a payday loan can be a daunting endeavor, especially for a first-timer. The various stigmas attached to the concept of payday loans might add to your sense of unease. Here is a break down of the common myths circulating about the payday loan industry:

Payday loans charge a ridiculously high rate of interest

By providing an unsecured loan to a customer in need, an online payday lender is at considerable risk. Therefore, the interest rates charged by payday lenders are higher than those charged by banks. However, the interest rates of payday loans are very reasonable, at approximately £25 for a payday loan of £100. Also, the interest rate on a payday loan is dependent on the duration of the payday loan taken, and the faster the payday loan is repaid, the lesser will be the…

Beat The Credit Crunch With A Payday Cash Advance!

Posted by – June 8, 2009


Small Loans

“The Credit Crunch” – What was once a term used only by economists has now become so common-place that it has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. World-over, the common man is now finding it increasingly difficult to obtain personal loans, under extremely challenging lending conditions. The situation is even worse for an individual with a bad credit history, as banks have become very gun shy about lending even small amounts and have made their lending criteria more stringent than ever.

Greg Mortenson – Lending Stream Person Of The Week June 1 – June 6

Posted by – June 4, 2009


Greg Mortenson isn’t the proverbial epitome of bravery. He is not somebody who fought personal wars and emerged triumphant, and not someone who showed fortitude amidst crisis. Greg is a beacon of light for children who hoped against hope that someday the right to live a normal life will be theirs; the right to proper education…to dream about a fulfilling future… and to forget a past torn apart by war! In Afghanistan and Pakistan, where terrorism has pulled the rug of security and happiness from under the feet of millions, Greg’s influence has been messianic. Today, he runs a non-profit organization called the Central Asia Institute, which is credited with 78 schools where 33,000 Pakistani and Afghan children build their dreams.

Truth About APR’s:Straight From The Horse’s Mouth!

Posted by – May 28, 2009


APR Charges

Much has been said and written about payday loans, but none so compelling and thought-inducing as the notion that this short term cash alternative is expensive beyond reason. A news piece on Financial Times has once again impelled a discourse on the obvious advantages combined with the perceived ‘hidden’ evil of a payday cash loan. Well, the calculations are quite conclusive in themselves, albeit critics say otherwise. An interest rate of 25 pounds for a 100-pound loan (a total repayment amount of 125 pounds), if you borrow for a period of 30 days, sounds reasonable enough. The APR extrapolation, however, can be misleading, we agree.

Lending Stream – Person Of The Week

Posted by – April 17, 2009


person-of-the-weekThere are stories of exemplary courage, talent, fortitude, grit and dedication emerging from all corners of the globe. We are in awe of these amazing people, and draw inspiration from each of these stories in our everyday affairs. Through our blog, we will introduce to you every week the person we believe deserves to be honored. We hope Lending Stream’s ‘Person of the Week’ is an inspiration to you as well!

Lending Stream Launches Relaxed Repayment Plan: Lower Monthly Repayment Amounts

Posted by – April 1, 2009


istock_000006599916xsmallFrom our experience, we gather that our customers are often at wit’s end trying to figure out how to repay their payday loan in full, which can be a significantly large amount considering their current state of finances, on the repayment date. We understand that there was a need to repay loans in easy instalments every month, thus helping manage monthly budgets in a more relaxed manner. To this effect, Lending Stream has created its Relaxed Repayment Plan (RPP) that offers customers the option of lower monthly repayment amounts.

Do Payday Loans Improve Your Credit Score Or Worsen It?

Posted by – December 19, 2008


Since every loan product influences your credit score either directly or indirectly, the answer to the question lies in the way you manage your funds. A payday loan has been designed to help you bring your financial stability back on track whenever you overshoot your budget. An expense that falls out of your monthly financial plan always destabilizes the established order, and you’re left looking for other cash options to repay pending bills. Defaulting on your payments can earn you bad credit points, which is definitely not a comfortable position to be in.