Don’t Get Caught In A Financial Trap
Financial history and credit score are very important to most people. It’s the life blood of the economy and having the ability to have credit extended to a person is a good thing and one that many don’t want to give up. However, there are times when people need to use forms of credit that are not so favorable and have terms that are considered harsh for most people. Payday loans have gotten a lot of press lately and critics argue that they put people into a cycle of debt that traps them financially. The following are some tips to help people so that they don’t get caught in a financial trap.
Payday loans are easy to get, quick, and helpful, but they come at a price. People have to be aware of how payday loans work to make sure that they don’t get caught in a trap. The reason is that these loans don’t have installment payments, or even interest charged. Instead, lenders charge a fee for their service and the fee is usually between $15 - $25 per $100 borrowed, but it can vary from state to state so its a good idea to check local regulations for fee caps.
The way payday loans works is this.
- People need to get cash and they don’t want to get a traditional loan, or can’t because of credit history or even lack of employment verification.
- They take out a cash advance payday loan via their bank account. These loans are secured with a checking account rather a credit score or employment history.
- Lenders deposited the money directly into the bank account given, but will also take the money directly from the same source on the date that the loan is due.
- The borrower is required to pay the loan back within a short period, usually two week or until the next payday.
- The person pays back the money borrowed and the loan is done.
So, how do people get caught in a trap?
The process is pretty simple and straight forward with no hidden fees or agenda. The loans become a problem when people can’t pay them back on time. This is where the critics have a field day and hammer all of their points from. The problem with this is that it’s not everyone and critics argue that all of the loans are like this, but in reality most are used daily without a worry and no additional fees.
If the person is not able to pay the loan back on time, there are late fees that could accumulate and make the loan harder to pay back. In addition, to refinance the loan again requires a new set of fees, but no additional money is given. This means that if a person borrows $100 and is charged a $15 fee, they would be required to pay another $15 for the same $100 to refinance it again. This is where the financial trap comes into play. People that take payday loans out and can’t pay them back on time, only end up paying much more for the same money and will get further into debt.
The bottom line here is that with any loan, it’s important to pay on time, in full, and to use them responsibly to avoid further complication. If used responsibly then most people will not find themselves in a financial trap.
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5 Comments to 'Don’t Get Caught In A Financial Trap'
September 7, 2009
I enjoy reading your blogs
September 14, 2009
Same deal as with credit cards. Only more negative perception. Thanks for interesting article.
March 6, 2010
Pay on time and everything will be fine! That is the rule!
March 8, 2010
Very true indeed. Critics can talk all they want about the fees, traps, and other points, but it comes down to people’s ability to take a loan out that they can pay back on time. If a person knows they are not going to be able to pay it back on time and they still get it, is it the lender’s fault for the making the loan or the person’s irresponsibility on managing the loan?
March 10, 2010
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