FINANCE

The high cost of immediate cash

Fintech speed comes with a price tag.

Why fast loans carry higher APRs

Lenders price in the risk of forgoing deep underwriting. This speed premium directly impacts your rate.

The typical rate increase

Emergency financing often adds 5 to 15 percentage points to the APR versus traditional personal loans.

Analyze the loan options

The full piece compares the total cost of credit for fast versus standard lenders.

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