: You must write a post-dated check or authorize an electronic debit (ACH) for the loan amount plus fees.
: If you cannot pay the full amount in two weeks, lenders may allow a " rollover " or "renewal." This adds new fees to the original debt, causing costs to skyrocket quickly.
: If approved, you receive cash or a direct deposit, often the same day.
: Payday lenders rarely report on-time payments to credit bureaus, meaning these loans do not help you build credit.