{"id":1032,"date":"2021-07-27T08:00:52","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T08:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/littleloans.co.za\/blog\/?p=1032"},"modified":"2021-07-27T15:28:11","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T15:28:11","slug":"10-things-know-payday-loans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/littleloans.co.za\/blog\/10-things-know-payday-loans\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things You Should Know About Payday Loans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know payday loans make up about 67 percent of all credit<\/a> held by South Africans between ages 25-39?<\/p>\n

Regardless of your views on payday loans, there is no doubt they play an important role in the lives of thousands \u2013 possibly millions \u2013 of people.<\/p>\n

Seriously, think about it: Perhaps you\u2019re in an emergency and you quickly need cash to sort it out. You make a few calls to your family members and a few friends, but they all say it\u2019s a bad time. You think of applying for a loan from your bank, but that is going to take a couple of days for the bank to review the application, which could as well be rejected.<\/p>\n

Backed into a corner, what do you do? When you\u2019re just about to surrender to fate, an idea hits you. Payday loans!<\/p>\n

Payday loans!<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019re sharing 10 things you need to know about these loans.<\/p>\n

1. No Collateral Required<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve all seen banks and other formal lending institutions going after the property of loan defaulters.<\/p>\n

When it comes to payday loans, you don\u2019t have to worry about this ever happening to you, because lenders don\u2019t ask for your car or any other asset as collateral.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll, however, have to prove documentation proving your ability to repay the loan. In most cases, these loans are designed for people who are in active employment. So that during your payday, you will be able to repay what you owe.<\/p>\n

2. Skyrocketing Interest Rates<\/h2>\n

Even though banks love to play hardball with loan applicants, they typically offer low-interest rates.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, payday loan lenders typically charge higher interest rates. In accordance with the National Credit Act<\/a>, these lenders can charge up to 5 percent interest per month, or 30 percent for a six-month loan.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to note that most payday loans have a term limit of 1 month, and you can borrow up to a maximum of R8,000<\/p>\n

3. You Can Get the Money in a Few Hours<\/h2>\n

Need money in one or two hours?<\/p>\n

A payday loan is your ideal solution because approvals are fast. There are no credit checks (though some lenders perform credit checks) to determine your credit rating or other processes that can potentially delay your application approval. As long as you\u2019re actively employed and hold a bank account, expect a quick approval.<\/p>\n

4. Convenience<\/h2>\n

Gone are the days when you had to walk or drive over to a lender and present your application.<\/p>\n

In today\u2019s digital world, payday loan lenders are getting savvier. You can apply for the loan online, and once approved, it will be transferred to your bank account. When it\u2019s time to repay, the money will also be automatically deducted from your bank account.<\/p>\n

How convenient is that?<\/p>\n

5. Look Out for Hidden Fees<\/h2>\n

Beyond the interest charges, it\u2019s common for payday loan providers to introduce some hidden fees. This could chew into the amount you applied for.<\/p>\n

Be sure to read all terms and conditions. Don\u2019t treat your loan agreement as a software agreement where you skim through to the end and click agree. In those terms and conditions, you\u2019ll likely unearth hidden charges such as initiation and service fees.<\/p>\n

6. You Could Sink Into Debt- If You\u2019re Not Careful<\/h2>\n

While payday loans can help you get out of a sticky situation, they can also sink you into a deeper hole.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s say you borrow R200 charged at 5 percent interest monthly. For whatever reason, you\u2019re unable to repay the loan this month, so it’s carried forward to the next month inclusive of interest.<\/p>\n

If this happens for a couple of months, you may find yourself carrying a heavy financial burden. It\u2019s not uncommon to find people taking out more loans to repaying existing payday loans.<\/p>\n

When borrowing this loan, you have to be extremely prudent<\/a> with your financial planning.<\/p>\n

7. People Fall for Loan Scams<\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, not all payday loan lenders are genuine.<\/p>\n

When you apply for this loan, you have to take certain measures to ensure your preferred lender is authentic. You can ask your friends for recommendations, and also ensure the lender is registered. Watch out for lenders who ask you to send them money so that they can process your loan.<\/p>\n

Sure, being in a financial tight spot can make you vulnerable and desperate. But it\u2019s important to keep your cool and find a lender who won\u2019t prey on your desperation.<\/p>\n

8. Some Lenders Can Harass You<\/h2>\n

If your loan is repeatedly getting carried over to the next month, you lender may not be so patient to let the amount accumulate. Obviously the higher it gets, the longer the lender will take to recoup the money and pump it back into the business.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s for this reason some lenders resort to (often illegal) strategies to get their money. If your lender isn\u2019t reasonable, expect several calls even at odd hours. It\u2019s not unthinkable that a lender can physically look for you to intimidate and harass you.<\/p>\n

9. You Can Talk to Your Lender<\/h2>\n

What if your loan gets approved today, and you\u2019ll your job next week (before your paycheck checks in?)<\/p>\n

Of course, this means you\u2019ll be unable to repay the loan as agreed with the lender. How do you handle this? Wait until the lender comes looking for you?<\/p>\n

The best thing to do is talk your lender. Tell him what happened and provide termination letters to prove your story. He may still roll over the loan plus interest to the next month, but he\u2019ll certainly give you time to get your act together and pay up.<\/p>\n

10. Don\u2019t Worry About Your Credit Score (Unless You Really Don\u2019t See Yourself Repaying)<\/h2>\n

Payday loans are designed for people with low credit rating (those who cannot easily access credit facilities in banks). As such, many lenders have no interest in your score. Their primary interest is your wages.<\/p>\n

However, if you\u2019re unable to repay, you lender could hand you over to a collection agency. Apart from coming after you with everything they got, collectors can hand over your name to credit rating agencies.<\/p>\n

Payday Loans: Good Servant, (Potentially) Bad Master<\/h2>\n

Payday loans are like a double-edged sword.<\/p>\n

They help us makes ends meet when emergencies strike but can turn into a source of distress if misused.<\/p>\n

Apply for a payday loan<\/a>\u00a0only when you\u2019re in a pressing financial fix, and don\u2019t go for more than what you need. At Little Loans, you can trust us to take care of you in your time of urgent financial need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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