Tag: Cash Loans

The True Cost of Payday Loans

Posted by – January 9, 2012


It’s often asked why payday loans are so expensive; with huge annual interest rates sometimes quoted, implying that rich companies are profiting at their customers’ expense.

When investigating why short term loans cost what they do, it’s worth pointing out that it’s very misleading to talk of APR in relation to these kind of loans, as the loans are made over a much shorter period of time.The annualised interest rate is easily in the triple-digit range, but these astronomical figures really bear little relation to the actual cost of the loan products.

Using the same reasoning, you could quote the price of a taxi at £15,000 per 1,000 miles, or £50,000 for a ton of oysters,…

Payday Loans – Bait or Manna?

Posted by – August 27, 2009


Dangle a juicy carrot in front of a hungry rabbit and rest assured that the animal will nibble on it. The situation is similar in the current economic clime where payday lenders are cashing in on the desperation of credit hungry consumers. The industry per se has drawn a lot of flak in recent times for a variety of reasons. Some believe that lenders are using “aggressive marketing techniques”, while others feel the APRs are ridiculous. Since lenders conveniently ignore the fact that their customers are people who are already struggling to keep insolvency at bay, the efforts to woo them are usually centered on “your need – our solution” campaigns. So, the target audience is essentially the credit hit section of UK that is lured into a baited cage with the promise of…

Meet Your Emergency Expenses With A Payday Loan

Posted by – June 29, 2009


payday-cashDo you ever find yourself strapped for cash halfway through the month, when an unexpected expense occurs that you don’t have the necessary funds to deal with? Unforeseen expenditures such as car repair bills, and emergency medical bills occur without warning, and put a severe strain on your carefully prepared budget. Even planned expenses, such as vacations and Christmas shopping sometimes end up costing a lot more than you may have expected. If, like the majority of us, this has happened to you more than once, you could greatly benefit from a fast payday loan. If you find the idea of borrowing repeatedly from friends and family a tad embarrassing, you could opt for a discreet payday loan. Fast payday loans also come in handy when you need emergency cash, and don’t want to…

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.

Control Your Debt – Survive Longer During The Crisis

Posted by – May 25, 2009


Debt Control

“In 2006 over 120,000 people were declared bankrupt or entered an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) in the UK – 50% more than the year before.” This revelation from Which? would certainly leave most of us asking ourselves the question – ‘are we next?’. Considering the current state of the economy, the element of good fortune cannot be overruled, while it is understood that the eventuality is just a matter of time. Everybody has debts, and how you control it will decide your financial stability in the days to come.

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.