Cash advance
 

Need money quickly? Has somebody you know and love fallen ill and their hospital bill needs to be paid, but you don't have the cash right now to cover their tab? Then a cash advance may be the solution to your problems.

Also known as an instant loan, a cash advance provides quick and easy cash to people in need, usually the next business day after an application is filled, submitted and approved. The loan is then forwarded to your checking account.

These lenders will get your office number to verify your employment and the rate of your salary. In order to collect their money they'll then either ask for a post-dated check for the amount borrowed or ask your permission to take the amount they need from your bank account the day the loan is due. Money borrowed is usually approved for two weeks, with the stipulation that the cash is returned as of your next paycheck.

But there are a few things you need to bear in mind before jumping right in and getting an advance.

You have to have a job, and most lenders want you to have a monthly salary totaling at least $1,000. That's a given for most people looking to get a loan anyway. The more major cautionary piece, however, is the prohibitive interest rates with which these loans are included. If you aren't able to pay the loan back quickly you'll find yourself paying through the nose in interest rates, and these interest rates will only grow over time. The longer you take to repay your advance the worse of you'll be.

All that said, getting a cash advance can be incredibly useful for those in need of quick money. If you have the chance be sure to shop around for a place with good interest rates, as well: there are lots of loaners out there willing to give an advance, and most want to stay competitive with one another. There are plenty of ways to reduce your loan repayment so long as you keep your eyes open.