FINANCE

Fast funding can signal a 400% APR.

Lenders offer two paths to fast cash

Reputable lenders use your FICO score. Predatory lenders use a different, riskier signal for approval.

The signal predatory lenders use

They target your direct deposit date. This allows for APRs of 300-500%, rates illegal in many states.

Spot the predatory lender

The full report details red flags and compares APRs from legitimate online lenders.

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