- Date:
- February 20, 2013
- Contact:
- Samantha Lasky | 202.540.6390
- Project:
- Safe Small-Dollar Loans Research Project
- Issues:
- Credit & Lending
- State:
- National
Follow the story of Jennifer, a typical payday loan customer who takes out a cash advance and ends up borrowing from her parents to pay it back, an option she could have used initially, instead of taking out a loan. more
Payday lenders often advertise their loans as a way to avoid expensive checking account overdrafts. Research shows most borrowers end up paying fees for both. more
Twelve million Americans take out payday loans every year, but there are still misconceptions about how they are actually used. Follow the story of Jennifer, a typical payday loan customer, who takes out a cash advance on her paycheck to make ends meet, but ends up paying more than $500 in fees. more