Genuine cash loan companies do not trade, share, sell or rent the personal details of their borrower with any others. They also do not log any information about the loan seekers. Most companies use IP addresses of the borrowers to maintain data about traffic patterns. They tend to keep track of the names and email addresses of the borrowers who volunteer to use their services. Any authentic company will not try to gather their visitors’ personal information from public records, private organizations or any other sources.
Glossary terms in cash loans are as follows:
Amortization: A method of repayment of loan in the form of regular monthly payments. The monthly payment is made up of the principal and interest both.
Annual Percentage Rate (APR): It is the annual rate of interest charged on a cash loan. The APR encompasses interest, services charges and fees.
Cash Advance Loan: A short term cash loan which is paid back by next payday.
Credit History: This comprises a track record of the payments and debts of an individual. It is kept by credit bureaus as it offers information about a borrower’s inclination and proven track record to payback a loan. The borrower’s credit history is usually checked by lenders before advancing the loan.
Employment Verification: This is a process of confirming that a borrower has provided true details of his/her employment status.
Late Payment Fee: Charges levied on the borrower if the s/he delays the payment.
Prepayment Penalty: This is a charge levied by the lender on the borrower if the latter repays the loan before time.
Rollover: This is a term used for extending the due date of the loan. It takes place when both the parties agree to it. In case of cash loans, a rollover cannot take place for more than six months.