The faxless payday loan is ideal for people who are looking to borrow money on a short-term basis and who are willing to guarantee the loan against their next paycheck. Considering the alternatives such as credit card cash advances and the conventional bank loan, a faxless payday loan is quick, convenient and offers far more competitive rates.

Most lenders do business online. This reduces their overhead costs such as office supplies (e.g. paper, pens used for application forms), and allows them to automate processes such as application assessments. Lenders are able to operate more efficiently, so that the cost savings can be passed on to their customers.

The first step is to fill out the online application form. Many people see this as an advantage, since they do not need to make trips to the bank and wait in line. They can file their application with minimum fuss in the comfort and privacy of their home or office.

This is how information about the borrower is collected. The data gathered is used to assess if the application will be approved or not. With the online payday loan no faxing of documents is required and the application as good as approved, as long as employment and bank account information are easily verified.

In fact, eligibility requirements are quite simple. Borrowers just need to be over 18 years old, employed and have a checking account. A less than perfect credit score is not a problem, since a perfect credit record is a rarity these days and most lenders do not hold innocent bad credit slip ups against their borrowers.

The assessment itself can take anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours, significantly faster than the process for a conventional bank loan. Any additional information that may be required can be submitted quickly online with minimal effort on the borrower’s part. Compared to going back and forth to the bank and waiting in line – again – this is another advantage of faxless payday loans over conventional bank loans.

Following the approval of the application, funds are transferred to the borrower’s checking account within one to three business days. For repeat customers with good standing, it is possible to get the money within the day.

The loan is usually on a fixed interest basis and is payable on the next payday. However, it is possible for the lender and the borrower to work out an arrangement where the term is for a longer period and still on a fixed interest basis. It is in the best interests of both lender and borrower to do this, since it is proof of responsible lending on the lender’s part and ensures that the loan is paid on time by the borrower, without putting him or her deeper in debt.