Los Angeles, CA (Vocus) August 26, 2010
According to an article by Public News Services, payday lending business is booming as the amount loaned by payday lenders has increased by up to 15 percent each year for the past 10 years.
Payday Loan Trust, a trusted online payday lender, also reports similar statistics dating back to 2008. Wyoming residents are applying more than ever for their payday loans online.
Many critics of the payday lending industry are concerned that payday lenders are targeting hard pressed working families with children residing in lower income venues.
"As a reputable lender, we are sensitive to the needs of consumers who apply for payday loans. This is why we offer affordable payday loans to all of our customers with convenient and flexible terms, when they are in need " per the Marketing Director for a prominent online direct lender.
According to CashUSA, another reputable online lender, online lenders are developing a poor reputation due to non-reputable companies besmirching the industries name.
"Loan sharks with high fees and interest rates have given us bad name" per The Director of Finance for Cash USA. He further stated that they don't "target" low income people, but are targeted by them mainly due to being underpaid by their employers.
The Payday lending industry has been highly controversial because some lenders have been getting away with charging outrageous fees and interest rates. That is why many direct lenders , such as the ones mentioned above, are trying to distinguish themselves from "predatory" lenders. Many financial analysts and prudent economists believe that there is, and always will be, a need for short term loans for consumers with lower credit scores. This exactly why what payday loans are, they are short term loans geared to provide for those in need when there are no other sources of financial assistance available.
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