Payday loans are so popular that you can find these loan stores in every neighborhood and on the Internet. The concept is simple: you want to borrow money against your up-coming paycheck, in a hurry, without a big hassle getting your loan. There are pros and cons of payday loans that you should be aware of before you get involved with a cash advance loan.

Pros of a Payday Loan

  • No hassle as long as you have the proper documents
  • Receive cash instantly, from $100 to $1500 or more
  • Repay at your next payday from a week to a month away
  • No credit check
  • Almost anyone can be approved

Cons of a Payday Loan

  • High interest fees
  • Very short-term loan
  • May be hard to get out of the quick loan cycle
  • Habit forming for some people

If you have verifiable income, a bank account, and are an adult, you probably can get a payday loan. The loan term is very short, from about seven days to a month, until your next pay date. Most people use payday loans for emergency expenses like car repair, a sudden trip, or to cover a check they wrote that will not clear the bank.