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Can anyone please help me?

Date: Mon, 03/30/2009 - 18:46

Submitted by anonymous
on Mon, 03/30/2009 - 18:46

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I really need help, I feel like I am drowning. I am in my late twenties and when I got my job six months ago and was behind on rent and so I got my first payday loan. I made the classic mistake or taking the easy route of just paying the extension fee. Then over two moths I had several out of the budget major expenses car repair, computer stolen, etc. I applied for a couple credit cards but was declined, I think mostly because I have very little credit history, so I kept getting new loans at different places I didn't get any on-line, all are at different payday stores in Arizona. Fast forward to today I have (god I am ashamed to say this) 12 different payday loans for about $500 each. I knew I was in trouble and I promised myself two months ago that I would not get another payday loan, and I have not gotten anymore. The only good things are that I still have my bank account and have paid on time each of the 12 places around $88 apiece every two weeks since for 6 months so I'm not behind on them. I want to pay them all back but the extension fees eat up almost my whole paycheck so I'm starting to fall behind on rent and everything else. Is there anything I can do? I am most afraid I might lose my job if I don't do something soon and start to not be able to meet even the extension fees because I work in the financial industry. I paying close to two grand in fees per month If I could just find a way find the bit over six grand to pay them all off and consolidate what I owe, I could easily pay $500+ each month and meet all my normal bills. I would appreciate any help more then you could know, I feel very alone, and overwhelmed.


Don't feel ashamed.?? Alot of people here are in the same or similar situation as yourself.?? I am not an expert on payday loans but I think it would be easier if you listed where you got them, how much you got, what you have paid on each.?? This way someone else might beable to advise you better.?? For now, take a deep breath and take one step at a time.?? It takes time to get out of situations like this but people have done it and you too will be able to do it.?? You may even be further ahead than you know.


lrhall41

Submitted by spatterson_40 on Mon, 03/30/2009 - 19:11

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I have felt too ashamed to talk to anyone about my problem and my post above was my first time. Would posting a list with the stuff you said really help I haven't even been able to tell myself how much I have paid in fees I just know it will be several thousand dollars? I did borrow the money from each of them and they all told me how much extensions were etc. and I have a good job and want to pay them all back its just I cant because having to pay 12 extension fees every two weeks eats up my almost my whole check. I don't think they did anything illegal I just made many stupid choices and want to try to correct them before its too late and its getting close. Your words made me feel a lot better especially after getting 7 "reminder" calls today about extension fees I have to go pay tomorrow and will get 4 or 5 more of them tomorrow for my Wednesday appointments. Thank you so much!


lrhall41

Submitted by on Mon, 03/30/2009 - 19:27

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CLICK HERE to view your payday loan laws. Arizona
requires Internet based pdl's to be licensed by your state First of all, please list the following information so we can help you.
-Names of each pdl company.
-Whether they are store front or Internet.
-How much you borrowed.
-How much you paid so far.
I'm sorry to tell you this, but there is only one sure way to stop the withdrawals, and that is to close your account. If that isn't an option, then tell the bank to put a hard debit block on your account. Before you close your account, read this information at the link below. http://www.debtconsolidationcare.com/paydayloan/close-account.html
Please do not let any of these pdl's know you are going to close your account, until AFTER you have done it!


lrhall41

Submitted by Shazzers on Mon, 03/30/2009 - 19:34

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OK, I'm sorry, I just realized that your pdl's are all store front, please bear with me because I am having problems getting around the forum and posting, everything seems to be going in slow motion. Anyway, do you know if any of these store fronts are members of the CFSA ( Community Financial Services Association of America ), if you don't know you should try to find out because that will mean you will be able to obtain an EPP (Extended payment plan).


lrhall41

Submitted by Shazzers on Mon, 03/30/2009 - 19:39

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There are no like non profit credit agency's that help people like me? That was what I was really hoping for, something like that were they could payoff all my loans for me and I could make monthly payments plus reasonable interest to them until I got it paid back over like a 6-10 month period?
Thanks again! I will gather the info you listed and post it soon


lrhall41

Submitted by on Mon, 03/30/2009 - 19:42

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I will look for one near me. I just wonder if I would qualify for a loan and if anything would go on my record or something like that like I said things like that could cost me my job.
p.S.
Shazzers I saw how many posts you have and I just want to say thank you! Wow you must have helped so many people and without asking anything in return. I appreciate your time and effort it is truly inspiring!


lrhall41

Submitted by on Mon, 03/30/2009 - 20:00

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The best thing for you to do right now is communicate with your lenders.?? Some legal lenders are much quicker to act than others so if you could list your store front lenders we might be able to give you some insight on which one to deal with first.?? If you have lenders that are CFSA they should offer an extended payment plan.?? Unfortunately some of your lenders are just going to have to wait until you can make headway with the others.?? This is where the communication factor comes in.?? Stay in touch with them and let them know you have a plan in place to pay them back.?? The only way to get out of this mess is to make payment arrangements with the ones that will work with you.?? Showing good faith and making an effort might keep some of them off your back until you can get some of the others paid.?? You need to get yourself out of this cycle.?? Secure your bank account first then contact each lender and go from there.


lrhall41

Submitted by kfstaff24 on Tue, 03/31/2009 - 04:40

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I live in Arizona and have had multiple payday loans. I could never imagine paying the extension fees for 12 different loans. This is what I've done - and I work in the financial industry as well - call your bank and close your checking account. If your checks are 'lost/stolen' then they will issue you a new account number and deposits are automatically forwarded to your new account while all debits are rejected. Make sure you get a new check card as well because I know a couple of the PDL lenders here in AZ ask for that when you get your initial loan. This way they have no way to get access to any of your funds. Then, as posted above, some will be faster to act than others. Pay them off first and let the other ones wait until you can pay them. Keep in mind that PDL's in Arizona ONLY have civil remedies. Arizona Revised Statues do not allow for criminal penalties for payday loans. Good Luck!


lrhall41

Submitted by on Tue, 03/31/2009 - 15:07

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