Imagup General Magazine 2024
Tough times have hit just about every household and business on the planet in the last year or two. While the world is not in a global recession, there are nonetheless many things happening to us all that create the impression that we are. The cost of just about everything is higher, trade wars don’t help, and our income just never seems to increase as much as the rising cost of living.
Things are tight for everyone, and there are growing numbers of people finding themselves in desperate situations about money. There are many companies and banks waking up to the financial challenges people are facing, a minority are taking advantage, but the majority are doing their best to find affordable solutions.
So many lenders
Gone are the days when we had a limited choice of the bank to use for our money. In the past the choice bank was down pretty much A, B or C. Today there are banks, retail outlets that lend money like a bank, private finance companies that offer loans and savings and a myriad of payday, text and SMS loans all wanting our business. It would be great to think we could select just any provider and know we were getting the best deal, especially with payday loans where time is of the essence.
Choosing between the provider can be quite something and being able to see all the players is important. There are countless things you need to know before opting for a payday loan, and getting the lowdown fast is what everyone wants.
The right lender
When choosing a payday, text, or SMS loan provider people are very often in a desperate place. When in this position, it is easy to grasp at straws and just take the first thing on offer. Rushing into a payday loan could cost you money, and while there are many superb and reliable lenders out there, it is worthwhile getting a couple of quotes.
A small difference in a fee or interest rate can make a big difference in how much your payback. For the borrower, already in a tight position, it is all about the money, and small saving on loan is worth the small amount of time shopping around.
Terms and Conditions
It makes a lot of sense to read the terms and conditions of your payday loan. As regulation becomes tighter, there is becoming less to worry about, nevertheless reading and understanding the small print is what many people ignore. Everything today is digital and fast, and this is where the lenders have the upper hand.
The Lenders know you are in a hurry and want your money fast, so the bank of people often just clicking “agree” on the terms and conditions without reading them. Before they know it, they are being bombarded with marketing spam, phone calls and information about “third party” and related products that are of no real interest.
The frustration of this and stopping the messages is often time-consuming. But more than anything you really need the T’s and C’s to understand exactly what your short loan is all about.
