Avoiding Pitfalls

Keeping you 720 Credit Ready

Predatory lenders are like the devil

They legally charge you insanely high interest rates that keep 10's of millions of Americans in a viscous financial trap.

Who can fall victim to a predatory lender?

Anyone can, however it is very common to happen to families making less than $50,000 a year.

Here is a list of the predatory lenders you should avoid at all costs

We also include the why for each of them.
  • Check Cashing StoresAPRs as high as 700%
  • Buy Here Pay Here Car LotsFocus on people with no credit and have a 33% repossession rate, the business model of sell, repo and resell. Rinse and Repeat!
  • PayDay Loan StoresAPRs up to 300%
  • Rent to Own Furniture StoresYou end up paying 300% more for a TV or Sofa
  • Online stores like FingerHut200% more than Target at the of buying a toaster
  • Title Loan Stores In Alabama, title loan interest rates can be very high, with lenders able to charge up to 25% interest per month on the principal amount. This translates to an annual percentage rate (APR) of 300%, which is much higher than most other types of credit.
  • Personal Loan Stores, Need Cash For Christmas? APR* for. Cash Advances in Tennessee can reach 279%. The APR is based on the Periodic Interest Rate and Customary Fee rate used to compute finance charges on the cash advances.
  • Never get an auto loan at the car dealer, they will broker you to dozens of lenders and your credit score will take a huge hit from credit inquiries. Go to your local credit union and get a car loan at a good rate with NO down payment

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