Some Points Regarding Payday Loans


Typically payday loans are unsecured short term loans for a couple of $100 and are especially intended to help people out of an unexpected tight financial crisis. Of late such loans are becoming more popular and such payday loans in Canada are offered by both regulated private institutions and lenders apart from banks.

The concept of payday loans first appeared in Canada around the 90′s when people wanted loans for small amount for a very short duration of time. And now this has grown into a very large industry in the country.

In Canada the amount a person can borrow is limited to about 40% of his paycheck. To be eligible for payday loans in Canada an individual has to be employed and possess a bank account and usually the term for a loan of this kind is between 14 to 30 days depending on the amount borrowed.

Generally the lending service, be it a bank or a private financier, does not request for credit checks from the borrower because such loans utilize the individual’s next salary as a kind of security. This proves to be a Godsend to people who are in a tight spot especially if they have a bad credit history.

The best and simplest means of availing a payday loan is to use the internet to apply through an online service. Most lenders of loans in Canada have a website and approve of an individual’s request with a few hours and once it has been processed, the money is electronically transferred into the borrower’s account either by the end of the day or latest by the next working day. Such online services are very convenient when considering that one can request for a loan sitting at home.

When applying for a loan one has to ensure that the lender has been in business for some time and has a good and reliable reputation. The person has to ascertain that what ever information he submits will remain safe and secure.

Payday-loans services generally charge high rates of interest for these short term unsecured loans. One has to be wary of the lending institutions as many services offer multiple loans to the financially weaker customers who eventually find it difficult to pay back the loan, enabling many payday loan companies in Canada to make a pretty packet.

The criteria for an individual to obtain payday-loans in Canada are:

  • You have to be a Canadian citizen
  • He must be over 18 years of age and his income should be at least $1000 periodically
  • The individual’s income must necessarily be directly deposited into a Canadian bank account

By and large payday loans in Canada are the simplest means of obtaining small amounts of money in an emergency. But one has to remember that such loans should be taken only when it is absolutely necessary and not to make any impulsive buying. As with any other kind of loan, payday loans can also have an impact on your financial state, so use caution and apply for one only when there is no other alternative.

Parmar Keyur is an experienced writer and Internet marketing professional based in Ahmedabad, India.

Payday Loans FAQ:

Question: What is a good payday loan company online that will instantly give me money in CANADA?
Looking online for payday loan in CANADA? Looking for high limits too. $300 bucks for first time lenders don’t cut it, any suggestions?

Answer: Any chance you could go to a family member, someone in your church, a credit union, a friend? A payday loan should be your last resort.

Question: A payday loan question?
I made the mistake of getting a payday loan a couple months ago that I wasn’t able to pay off. I had made an arrangement to make a payment to this loan 2 weeks ago, but I wasn’t able to keep that arrangement. Now, today I had a ‘Collection Debit Memo’ come out of my bank account for the full amount of that payday loan including the late fee and interest owed. It left me with $35 in my bank account and a car payment to pay. I called my bank and asked about the debit from my account, because I didn’t know about it. The guy said maybe I could get it reclaimed back to my bank account and then make arrangements to pay the company, but he didn’t know if it would be possible or not and said to call tomorrow and they would put me through to my bank manager. Has anyone ever had this happen?

Answer: If you check the paperwork you signed when you took out the loan, you’ll probably find that you agreed to let the loan company attempt to take the money directly from your account if you defaulted on the loan. If this is the case, the bank won’t be able to reclaim the amount.

Question: Direct payday loan lenders?
I need loan as soon as possible.

Answer: I would stay away. They will all charge you a very high interest rate. You may end up putting yourself in a worse situation. The few people that I know that have gone there have regretted it. Use that as a last option.

Question: I wrote some checks for a small payday but the checking account is closed. I always pay the loan back on time.
I never bought any merchandise with those checks I just get my same payday loan. Now I’m in trouble. What will happen to me? What do I have to do?

Answer: If they deposit your check, it’s going to come back on a closed account. In many places that’s a pretty serious offense (much worse than “no funds”. They consider it a form of fraud). Hopefully, they will just pass it on to a collections company. But it could go either way. Better tell them what’s up before they put it in the bank.

Question: Best payday loan site to apply?

Answer: Nobody has had good experiences with ANY payday loan. They are all loan sharks.

Question: Payday loans, anybody know of any good legit ones?
I’m looking to get one of those quick payday loans online. I know a lot of them don’t give loans with bad credit and being self employed. I work as a nanny making about 1000 a month and I need to borrow about 1300 to pay my late rent.

Answer: The answer to your question is NO. There are no good, legit payday loans. Pay what you have now, and talk to your landlord about getting the rest to him/her as soon as you can. Payday loans are a really bad idea. Once you start, it would be very difficult to pay it off without getting another one, which then leads to another one, which then….you get it, right?

Question: Where can I get an online payday or short term loan?
I’ve already tried speedy cash and I was denied for money mutual.

Answer: Most, if not all legit places know if you have an outstanding payday loan elsewhere and won’t loan until the other loan is paid.

Question: Can a debt collector sue for fraud?
My husband (foolishly & without my knowledge) took out a $150 payday loan last year, which he defaulted on after being laid off from his job. We have a debt collection agency telling us that if we do not pay them, they will sue my husband for breach of contract & fraud. I can understand suing for wage garnishment, but fraud? And yes, we have attempted to offer them a payment plan, but they are refusing it, saying that we must pay in full.

Answer: Fraud has a pretty broad definition, but it basically means monetary gain by deception.

In this case, yes, they can charge your hubby with fraud, as it’s a part of the “bad check”. PROVING it is fraud, however, is a different problem, as they have to prove your husband INTENDED to deceive them. If you really go to court, they’ll probably drop the charges if you can prove that your hubby was actually laid off, and he had every intention to repay, except unforeseen circumstances intervened. The difference here is INTENTION.

As for payment plan… All collectors sound harsh and demand full payment. That’s their job. Your best bet is get a loan from a relative, pay off the collector, THEN make payment plan to your relatives.

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