PDLs and WesternUnion / Money Gram

You are not required to pay by western union unless you specifically signed an agreement saying that.I would never pay someone like that because although you have proof of payment,it is almost impossible to tell who got the money on the other end.

That's true. I just wish it wasn't so expensive to send it that way -- MoneyGran, WesternUnion. And I don't dare give them new bank account information.

I know that it is illegal to require you to pay them with a bank account, but I don't know anything about money grams.

A lot of the time they will say they don't accept money orders, but odds are if you send them one they will cash it. Just be sure to send it certified mail so you can track it.

Yes, certified mail with signature confirmation would definitely be a good way to go about sending a money order. Thank you for the idea.

The contract you signed with the lender should well explain the payment mode you chose. If you mentioned Western Union or MoneyGram in the agreement copy, it should be accepted.