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Many consumers looking for loans to meet their short term cash needs do not know about the ease and availability of obtaining a title loan.  You can even apply online, directly from the lenders website.

Title loans are loans that are similar to payday loans as they are offered for a short period of time -usually for fourteen to days with an option of extending the the repayment terms.  This term varies from lender to lender.  Title loans are mostly used for unexpected cash needs that can come up – short on rent, dental and medical bills, gas, emergency travel, etc. The only difference between title loans and the payday loans is that to apply for a title loan the borrower must be the owner of a vehicle.  The vehicle will be used as collateral to secure the loan.

Title loans are beneficial in many regards but there are a few pitfalls, so it is important to seek a reputable and knowledgeable lender who can answer any questions that you may have.

Auto title loans benefit homeowners who have been rejected by other financial institutions.  If you are a homeowner and need money for renovations or repairs and cannot obtain funds from a mainstream lender then you should consider a title loan.  These loans are easy to obtain and can save the day for unexpected home repair expenses.

The requirements for a title loan is that the applicant must own their vehicle along with a free and clear title.  This loan is considered a secured loan, since the lender will be using your vehicle as an asset for collateral.

Oftentimes, these loans can be applied for online and without a credit check.  Online lenders provide a short application that can be filled out and submitted directly from their website.  Once received, a loan specialist will contact you with further instructions on obtaining your funds.  The funds may even be available the same day.

Title loans are not available in every state.  Not to worry!  Visit www.15minutetitleloan.com to locate a store nearest to you.  Even if your state does not allow title lending, a bordering state to you may be an alternative.

Tennessee lawmakers will be discussing proposed changes to the title loan industry in a house committee on Tuesday.  Some of the proposed changes are limiting the administrative fees charged by title lenders with their ultimate goal of capping the interest rates at 36 percent.

Under current state law, title loans are allowed a 30 day repayment term.  If the loan is not paid off in 30 days it will automatically roll into a new loan in which the lenders are allowed by the state to charge a 2 percent interest along with an administrative fee.

Supporters of title lending see this as a small price to pay for the ease and convenience of utilizing a title lender.  These loans provide an alternative for consumers who are are unable to secure financing from a mainstream financial institution.