What does payday mean on a payday loan?

The term “payday” in payday loan refers to when a borrower writes a postdated check to the lender for the payday salary, but receives part of that payday sum in immediate cash from the lender. However, in common parlance, the concept also applies regardless of whether repayment of loans is linked to a borrower’s payday.

Are there any restrictions on payday loan companies?

To prevent usury (unreasonable and excessive rates of interest), some jurisdictions limit the annual percentage rate (APR) that any lender, including payday lenders, can charge. Some jurisdictions outlaw payday lending entirely, and some have very few restrictions on payday lenders.

Who are the majority of payday loan borrowers?

According to a study by The Pew Charitable Trusts, “Most payday loan borrowers [in the United States] are white, female, and are 25 to 44 years old.

What do you need to get a payday loan?

Identification, a recent pay stub and bank account number are the only documents needed. Loan amounts vary from $50 to as much as $1,000, depending on the law in your state. If approved, you receive cash on the spot. Full payment is due on the borrower’s next payday, which typically is around two weeks.

How did the payday loan industry get its name?

Payday lenders prey on people in desperate economic situations, meaning low-income, minority families, members of the military and anyone else who has limited credit options. Payday loans got their name because they are structured around the two-week time frame during which most people receive their paycheck.

When do you get paid on a payday loan?

Full payment is due on the borrower’s next payday, which typically is around two weeks. Borrowers either post-date a personal check to coincide with their next paycheck or give the payday lender electronic access to withdraw funds from the customer’s bank account.

What happens if you call a payday loan imposter?

The imposters told people they were delinquent on a payday loan or other debt and threatened them with arrest, jail time, or getting sued unless they paid by credit or debit card over the phone. Sometimes, the callers had personal information, like Social Security and bank account numbers, or relatives’ names.

Are there any real process servers for payday loans?

Real process servers DO NOT warn you they just show up and serve you. This is either a payday loan scam or they phished your information somehow. If you call they will tell you that you owe on a loan or alleged debt.