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A payday loan (sometimes referred to as a cash advance or a payday advance) is a small loan borrowed for a brief period of time, often until the borrower's next payday. These short-term loans feature high interest rates and need no collateral (unsecured loans). It is not advised to use payday loans for an extended period of time. The rates and terms of payday loans vary by state.

A title loan (sometimes referred to as a title pawn or a car title loan) is a short-term loan where the vehicle title serves as collateral. Due to the fact that lenders of title loans do not verify borrowers' credit histories, these loans are popular among those with poor credit. Typically, title loans are taken out by borrowers who need cash quickly or have financial issues.

Unsecured loans, such as payday loans or installment loans, are supported solely by the borrower's creditworthiness, as opposed to secured loans, which need collateral. Secured personal loans include car title loans and pawn loans, for example.

State rules determine the maximum amount you can borrow as a short-term loan. In certain states, short-term loans (also known as payday loans) are prohibited, while in others they are permitted with a maximum loan amount. Visit our rates and terms page to get state-specific lending conditions. In addition to state legislation, additional factors may alter the conditions of your loan.

A personal loan that is repaid over time with a predetermined number of periodic payments or installments is known as an installment loan. Due to the lower APR, installment loans can be taken out over a longer term than payday loans. Installment loans are commonly seen as a preferable alternative to payday loans. Typically, installment loans are repaid in predetermined amounts that include both principal and interest.

The Annual Percentage Rate, or APR, is an annualized version of your interest rate. When picking between several types of loans, the APR assists in comparing the costs of each. The annual percentage rate (APR) for a loan may include costs, such as origination fees. Remember that while APR is essential, it is only one of several elements to consider when selecting a loan.

Yes. Your credit score is not the only criteria taken into account when analyzing your loan request. However, a low credit score can result in higher interest rates and fewer lending possibilities. A title loan is a popular option for consumers with less than perfect credit because title loan lenders may not consider credit history.

 

Credit score ranges differ depending on the credit scoring algorithm employed and the credit bureau that generates the score. According to FICO, a credit score between 300 to 579 is poor or very poor. A satisfactory credit score ranges from 580 to 670. Credit scores are determined differently depending on the credit scoring model's parameters, such as payment history, amounts owing, length of credit history, etc.