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 The Cost of Payday Loans


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This publication explains payday loans, describes their costs, and compares these costs with other types of loans available to consumers.

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Table of Contents

What is a payday loan?

How does a payday loan work?

How and when do I pay back the loan?

How does a payday loan affect my credit report?

How much will a payday loan cost?

How does the cost of a payday loan compare with other credit products?

Things to consider before you apply for a payday loan

Things to consider if you take out a payday loan

How to calculate the cost of different short-term loan options:



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Last Modified: 2005-12-14
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