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Rates & Terms

With cash advances, interest rates are usually expressed as finance charges. The finance charge is a specific fee the borrower pays for the amount borrowed. For example, a lender might assess a $15 finance charge per every $100 borrowed. This would amount to an interest rate of 15%. To comply with federal law, all cash advance lenders must report the APR (annual percentage rate) of the loan in the documents that accompany it. The APR should be listed in bold on your loan agreement. The APR is more inclusive than a traditional interest rate in that it reflects all fees and charges associated with the cash advance. In some cases, the APRs of cash advances can be as high as 600%-700% (varies by lender).

Your lender should make it clear when you apply for cash advances that the terms of these loans are extremely brief. Typically, borrowers have just a few weeks to repay the loan in full (varies by lender). Cash advances are intended to address short-term financial needs, which is why they must be paid back fairly quickly. Many lenders will require payment of the loan when your next payday arrives (varies by lender). Some lenders may be willing to extend your term if you pay extra fees, but not all lenders offer this option.

Approval

Every cash advance lender will have different qualifications borrowers must meet. If you fail to meet these standards, you will not qualify for a cash advance. Here are the most common qualification requirements of cash advance lenders (varies by lender):

Distribution of Funds

Once you apply for cash advances and receive approval from your lender, the next step is the receipt of the funds. Usually, the funds are distributed via electronic transfer. In other words, your lender will wire the money to your checking or savings account. The electronic transfer is instantaneous and typically performed quickly after your application is approved (varies by lender). After the transfer of the cash advance is complete, you will have immediate access to the proceeds of your loan. You can spend the money however you wish.

Repayment of Cash Advances

The amount of the loan and any applicable finance charges are due in full on the due date specified in your loan agreement. Most lenders handle the repayment transaction electronically, meaning the funds will be deducted from your bank account automatically on the due date (varies by lender). Your loan agreement will tell you how the lender will handle repayment and when the withdrawal will take place. If you do not have sufficient funds in your account to repay the cash advance, you will need to let your lender know in advance. Some lenders may be willing to give you additional repayment time, but you will need to pay additional finance charges for this convenience (varies by lender).