FAQ

A short-term or payday loan is a small-dollar loan, often used to cover unexpected expenses or to bridge a gap between paychecks. A payday loan is a financial solution that provides an alternative to bouncing checks or paying late fees. Payday loan is not a long-term financial solution and only can be used to cover short-term financial issues. A short term loan is a way for consumers to get the money they need in emergencies without the same hassle that is associated with other forms of consumer credit. Short term loans are relatively easy for most people to obtain - even if they have been denied other forms of credit due to their credit histories. Short term loans help avoid bouncing checks, credit card and checking account overdraft fees.

If you can meet the minimum requirements you may qualify:

• 18 years of age or older
• have a job in the United States and make $1000 per month or more
• employed with the same employer for a period of at least 90 days
• be a legal resident of the United States
• have a bank account that is not currently overdrawn

There are lenders that do not require employment, however, a proof of steady income from a sources such as SSI or unemployment should be provided.

You can borrow up to $1,000. The maximum available loan amount is determined by the law in each state. Your specific loan amount will be based on your state, income and whether you work full or part time.

No. You will not be charged to apply for the payday loan, whether or not you are approved.

The costs vary from lender to lender. Carefully review lender's fees, APR, terms and conditions before you accept your loan.

Most lenders in our network require no faxing as a part of the loan application. In certain cases, however, lender may require to fax a copy of your driver’s license, paycheck stubs and bank statements to your lender before you can be approved. If you do not have a fax machine, you can use fax machine in your local public library, FEDEX, UPS or USPS store.

Shortly after you fill your online application, the matchin lender will provide you with all of the terms and conditions associated with your loan. If you do not agree with anything in these terms or if something is unclear to you, we urge you to not accept the loan until you have contacted the lender for clarification. Once you review the terms, fees and terms for your payday loan, and accept the loan offer, you’ll be notified by lender. Your cash advance will be deposited into your checking or savings account. This is why a bank account is required.

Typically your loan will be repaid in installments from your next several paychecks. Lender will initiate a transfer of funds from your bank account on the day the loan is due. This is something you will be able to review if you’re approved.

Short term loan typical due date is your payday. You will be informed of the due date when your loan is approved. You may also have the option to pay off the loan early or renew the loan until your next payday (if applicable in your state). The only thing you must do is ensure that the required funds are in the account on that day. If you are unable to do this, you should contact your lender directly for more information about late payment fees as well as rollovers and any charges associated with them.

State regulations and individual lenders may allow for two or sometimes even three loans. Please keep in mind that having more than one loan out at the same time could make it more difficult to repay your loans.

Lender8.com strongly suggests that you do not take out a short term loan if you are unsure of your ability to repay. Whil most lenders will work with you to establish payment arrangements, the fees associated with inability to pay your loan on time may be high. While most payday lenders do not report to credit agencies and cannot press criminal charges against you for failure to repay your loan, you will still be subjected to collection efforts including but not limited to legal action. An inability to repay your loan will result in collection calls. Keep in mind that interest may continue to accrue on your loan for the entire time that it remains unpaid.

If you should have any questions or concerns about your loan, these should be directly addressed with your chosen lender. Lender8.com is not a lender and therefore has absolutely no access to your loan information, the amounts you are being charged or your repayment history. You should receive communications from your lender that include the telephone number and website at which your lender may be contacted. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your lender or believe that you have been treated unfairly in any way, Lender8.com provides links to various government agencies on our website. You are encouraged to speak with these agencies for advice on how to obtain issue resolution.

There are certain situations in which you may be denied for a loan. Typically, lenders would lend you money if you are currently in bankruptcy or if you do not meet the criteria for obtaining a short term loan. If you already have outstanding payday loans, lenders may refuse to provide new loans.

No. However, Lender8 .com allows you to jumpstart your payday loan application — apply online . It's easy, secure, and private. If you have used a lender you found through Lender8.com in the past and would like to use that same lender again, you can do so by visiting that lender’s website via the email communications you were provided. Lender8.com does not store any information about lenders you have worked with in the past. You are welcome to re-apply each time you would like a short term loan.