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It is possible to pay more in fees on a payday loan than the amount you originally borrowed.

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True

False

True. If you extend the loan or take out a different one to cover it, and you did this several times in a row, you might actually pay more in interest than the actual loan itself.

If you don't pay back your payday loan, the lender could take you to court and sue you for it.

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True

False

True. Legally, the lender can do that if it wants. Of course, all lenders would rather not have to go that route if they can avoid it.

The interest rates on payday loans are _______.

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Higher than those of banks or credit unions

Lower than those of banks or credit unions

Normal

Higher than those of banks or credit unions. Interest rates on payday loans are generally much higher than those of other loans.

To qualify for a payday loan, what must your income be?

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$100 per week

$300 per week

There is no minimum.

There is no minimum. You just need to earn sufficient money to cover the loan.

How long do most payday loans last?

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A year

A month

Two months

Two weeks

Two weeks. Most payday loans last about the length of a pay period, which is two weeks.

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