Got Questions? We Have Answers.
Our comprehensive FAQ section is designed to offer clarity by addressing common inquiries and providing insights into various aspects of our marketplace.
There is no cost to fill out a form and submit your information through the online marketplace. If a lender decides they would like to work with you, they will pay us a fee to acquire the lead information you submitted. As a marketplace, we do not receive any information which would allow us to evaluate or compare offers from potential lenders. Please carefully review any offer you receive from a lender to make sure it meets your needs and you understand the terms associated with the offer.
If a lender decides to offer you a loan, and you quickly provide all of the information and documentation required by your lender, your lender could deposit your money directly into your checking account as soon as the next business day.*
Our form takes about five minutes to fill out. If you complete our form today, you should have a decision from a lender within minutes after submitting your information. From there, if a lender offers you a loan and you accept right away, you may be able to get the money deposited directly into your account in as little as 24 hours.*
We tell you! After you submit your information, lenders will review it to determine if they would like to work with you. If a lender would like to work with you, you will be transferred to the lender’s website. If the lender makes you a loan offer, you will have an opportunity to review and approve the terms and conditions of your loan offer.
FinanceWhize.com is not a lender so that information isn’t available to us. Once you have found a lender to work with they will send you all the terms and conditions of your loan offer. It should include the interest rate, dates for repayment, finance charges, and more. Different lenders offer many different kinds of loans. Remember, you have a choice whether or not you want to accept the loan offer. If you don’t agree to the terms, you can decline and resubmit to find another lender.
No. FinanceWhize.com is not a lender. We provide a resource where lenders and borrowers can meet. FinanceWhize.com does not loan any money or make any credit or lending decisions.
Some lenders do operate 24/7 however most have standard business hours, similar to your bank. Some lenders may review your information on nights and weekends but they may wait to approve and deposit funds until the next business day.
We get excited and tell you! If a lender is interested in offering you a loan, you will be redirected to that lender’s website to finish the process and get your money. Read your loan documents carefully before you e-Sign and agree to your loan.
You are not obligated to agree to and sign the terms of the loan offered to you. You are free to change your mind at any time before you sign the loan documents. However, signing the loan documents creates a contract between you and your lender and you will be responsible for complying with the terms of the agreement.
We protect it! All data you provide to us is kept safe and secure. Although no system can guarantee the protection of all information, we take industry standard measures to ensure the security of your information.
If you received funds for a loan that you did not apply for, contact your bank and the lender immediately to reverse the deposit. Report the incident to your local police department and the following entities: The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at 1-877-438-4338.
Avoid Scams There are bad people in the world who want to take advantage of you by posing as legitimate businesses such as mortgage brokers, debt relief, and even online lenders. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, one of the best ways to avoid scams is to ask questions; lots of them. Be wary of overseas call centers, collections agencies, and businesses asking for advance payments upfront or a down payment to guarantee loan approval. Be cautious about replying to unknown text messages or phone calls from people phishing for information. Never give out your personal information without verifying the caller first. Utilize the Better Business Bureau or Federal Trade Commission to research companies. Don’t get pressured into anything; read all the fine print before signing any agreement.
All loan amounts are determined by the individual lenders. Lenders want to make sure you can pay back your loan on time. These decisions are usually based on your credit score, your current debt, how much money you make, and if you have a history of paying back other debts.
First, you must be at least 18 years old and a US citizen. Other minimum requirements usually require that you have a steady income, checking account, not be in active bankruptcy, and haven’t taken on more debt than you can pay back. Other conditions will apply based on individual lender requirements. All decisions whether to provide credit is made exclusively by the lenders. Certain states have additional restrictions.
Your specific payment options are determined by the lender and agreed to by you. While most lenders automatically take payments from your bank account with Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) via ACH on a fixed schedule, you should confirm the repayment schedule with your lender before agreeing to the terms of the loan. Additionally, some lenders may offer other options such as Western Union, wire transfer, Money Gram, or PayPal.
There is never a fee to use FinanceWhize.com. However, there will be fees associated with your loan. It is important that you carefully review the loan documents provided by your lender to make sure you understand all relevant fees, including interest rate, fees to start the loan, late fees, returned payment fees, early payment fees, or any other fees associated with your loan.
There is never a fee to use FinanceWhize.com. However, there will be fees associate with your loan. It is important that you carefully review the loan documents provided by your lender to make sure you understand all relevant fees, including interest rate, fees to start the loan, late fees, returned payment fees, early payment fees, or any other fees associated with your loan. Be sure to ask your lender questions about anything you don’t understand.
Most lenders offer unsecured loans that don’t require collateral. However, larger loan amounts could require collateral such as your car title.
If your loan is structured to repay the interest and principal equally in fixed payments there is not typically a “balloon” when you are ready to pay off your loan. The terms and conditions of your loan are set exclusively by your lender. It is important that you carefully review the loan documents provided by your lender before signing the loan documents to make sure you understand all relevant fees, including interest rate, fees to start the loan, late fees, returned payment fees, early payment fees, or any other fees associated with your loan.
This is a common method for lenders to use. NACHA guidelines and data security practices make it easy for your bank and lender to transfer payments while protecting your information and account. Your lender should tell you the exact repayment date on your loan schedule and even what to do on weekends and bank holidays.
If you can’t make a scheduled payment, contact your lender immediately to find out if they can help you with your situation. Not paying back your loan may affect your credit score, send you to collections agencies, or limit your chances for future credit.
Most lenders will not approve you if you don’t have regular income to repay the loan. If you have agreed to a loan and become unemployed during your loan repayment period, speak with your lender immediately to see what your options are.
Please remember that FinanceWhize.com is not a lender. Lenders, however, will only offer loan products to U.S. residents.