May 12, 2020

Online Payday Loans in Texas – Get Cash With Low or No Interest

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Has an unexpected bill taken you by surprise? Do you need a quick influx of cash before your next paycheck? You’re probably already looking into the quickest and easiest way to get cash today. 



One option many people consider is a payday loan. These are risky,  high interest and high fee loans that can do more damage to your finances than good. The good news is that you have safer options.

Keep reading to understand traditional payday loans and your alternatives. 

Payday loans are short-term, high-interest loans that need to be paid back in full by your next paycheck. Many states put heavy restrictions on payday lenders, but Texas has some of the most relaxed legislation on lenders. Here is everything you’ll need to know about taking out a payday loan in Texas.

  • You have to be at least 18 years old

  • There is no credit score requirement.

  • You will need to show proof of regular income and have a bank account.

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Payday lenders won’t typically pull your credit, but you risk harming your credit score if you fail to make your payments on time. If you do pay on time, it won’t help your credit score improve. 

There is no regulation in Texas on how many payday loans you can have at any given time. Although some cities might have local regulations, it is very easy for borrowers to fall into cycles of debt.

There is no maximum loan amount in the state of Texas. Different counties and lenders may have their own policies.



There is no APR limit in the state of Texas. APRs can be as high as 662% – and even higher.  

Payday loans are some of the most predatory lending methods available. High interest rates can easily trap borrowers into debt cycles and destroy credit scores. The good news is that there are safer alternatives. 

Instacash by MoneyLion is designed to be the safer and cheaper alternative to payday loans. You can get up to $250 at 0% APR when you need extra cash. There’s no interest and no monthly fees. And there’s no credit check to apply. Just link your checking account, and we’ll secure check your finances to see how much Instacash you can access.

With Instacash, we won’t report your application or payments to credit bureaus. The MoneyLion app makes the cash advance super easy to access at any time – and funds deposit instantly.  Stop worrying about filling the gap between paydays – use Instacash to access money as often as you need at no additional cost. You can read more about Instacash here.

You shouldn’t be deterred from taking out a loan just because you have a poor credit history. You also shouldn’t be charged crazy high interest rates. MoneyLion offers a solution. 

With a Credit Builder Plus account, you can get a loan for up to $1,000 at a competitive APR – even if you have no credit history. 

MoneyLion will report your payments to major credit bureaus, so as long as you stay on top of your payments – your score will likely go up! The same can’t be said about payday loans.



Instacash

Credit Builder Loan

Local Payday Lender

How Much Can You Borrow?

$250

$1,000

Varies

Fees & Interest

Free membership, 0% APR

Competitive APR, $19.99/month fee

No limit APR

Impacts Your Credit?

No

Yes, it builds your credit score.

Yes, will harm your score if you miss a payment. Won’t improve your score even if you pay on time.

Availability

Online & Mobile

Online & Mobile

Sometimes In-Store, Sometimes Online

Wait Time

Instantly*

Instantly

Next business day

Next Steps

Sign Up

Sign Up

You don’t need to settle for predatory payday loans. There are safer and cheaper lending alternatives available. Whether you need a zero-interest cash advance or want to build up your credit, MoneyLion can help.

MoneyLion members have access to zero-interest cash advances and affordable Credit Builder Loans. But the benefits don’t stop there. Members also have access to other important financial tools – like personal investing. 

Needing a cash advance shouldn’t set back your financial future – get the best for your finances with MoneyLion!


Jacinta Majauskas
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Jacinta Majauskas
Jacinta Majauskas is a Content Marketing Manager and Copywriter. With a B.A. in Economics from New York University, she has been writing about personal finance since 2019. Her work has been featured on financial news sites like Yahoo! Finance and Benzinga. She's currently pursuing a part-time J.D. at Rutgers Law. In her free time, she can be found immersing herself in all the best New York City has to offer or planning her next travel adventure.

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Instacash is a 0% APR cash advance service provided by MoneyLion. Your available Instacash advance limit will be displayed to you in the MoneyLion mobile app and may change from time to time. Your limit will be based on your direct deposits, account transaction history, and other factors as determined by MoneyLion. This service has no mandatory fees. You may leave an optional tip and pay an optional Turbo Fee for expedited funds delivery. For a $40 Instacash advance with a Turbo Fee of $4.99, your repayment amount will be $44.99. Generally, your scheduled repayment date will be your next direct deposit date. An Instacash advance is a non-recourse product; you will not be eligible to request a new advance until your outstanding balance is paid. See Membership Agreement and help.moneylion.com for additional terms, conditions and eligibility requirements.