The credit crunch that has recently (’recently’ - that might not be accurate) gripped the world has had a profound effect on interest rates. Not just housing but also on credit cards.

If you have found lately that you have applied for a credit card and you have been refused, even though you may have good credit, money in the bank, then this is a result of the financial problems that are gripping the financial community. The Northern Rock fiasco that the Bank of England bailed out (some might say it was a bad decision) has caused several banks to re-examine just who they give credit so easily to.

So if you are wondering just where you next credit card payment is going to come from, or your have a bill coming due and you are short of money and it’s the beginning or middle of the month - you may want to consider a as a way to pay your bills and to keep yourself afloat.

A cash advance can help you avoid costly interest rate increases on credit cards, or help with the mortgage, a loan repayment; are definately worth taking a look at.

So what is a payday loan exactly? Payday loans are small short-term loans that can vary from £80 to £750. The money can be electronically deposited and repaid from your bank account on mutually agreed upon dates. Not a bad deal is it?

Ok so say you need the money, you have unforeseen bills, health-related bills or something like that - how do you actually get a cash advance? You have be at least 18 years of age and need to have a job - you have to be able to repay the loan after all. You must also provide your email address, home phone number, home address, National Insurance Number, and bank account - anything that you would normally expect for a loan.

After you submit your initial application you will be connected with a specific lender who may request additional information to complete their approval process.

You can apply for as many as you want, but if you have loans outstanding, you might want to bear that in mind.

Once you submit your completed loan application, you will be connected instantly with payday lenders, who will evaluate your information and see if you are a worthwhile applicant for a . If you are pre-approved by a lender, they may contact you directly and ask for additional information in order to approve the application.

Payday lenders utilize proprietary criteria to evaluate applicants and will approve your loan when your application matches their criteria - but if you have a job, and you meet the above criteria, it shouldn’t be a problem. We do our best to find a lender for you, but unfortunately there’s no guarantee that your loan application will be accepted.

So if you really need it - what are you waiting for?