Payday Loans

What is a payday loan?

A payday loan, which is sometimes referred to as a cash advance loan, involves the short-term loaning of money that is intended to be paid upon the issuance of the debtor's next paycheck. Payday loan lenders gain profit by charging a corresponding interest from the day of the cash advance until the day of the loan repayment. Since it doesn't involve the pledging of a collateral, a payday loan is considered to be an unsecured type of loan.

What is the purpose of a payday loan?

The main purpose of applying for a payday loan is to have an immediate access to money in case of emergencies. These may include bill payments, medical bills, and house rents. Through a payday loan, the debtors can just withdraw cash from an ATM or a bank.

Who can apply for a payday loan?

Australian residents with regular jobs and stable sources of income are welcome to apply for a payday loan. Since a payday loan involves the withdrawal of cash from an existing bank account, applicants also need to have their own credit card account or savings account before they apply. The minimum age requirement for a payday loan is 18 years old.

How do debtors repay their payday loans?

There are some debtors who make repayments by presenting a postdated cheque to the lender. This postdate cheque is used to pay for the original loan and its corresponding interest. The date indicated in the cheque coincides with the date of the debtor's payday.

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