What Is a Payday Alternative Loan?

Author: Karen Aho, Nerdwallet


Payday Alternative Loans, known as PALs, help small-dollar borrowers avoid the debt trap created by traditional payday loans. Karen Aho of Nerdwallet interviewed Mark Lynch about payday-style loans from credit unions, which generally are considered safer than traditional payday loans from a storefront or online lender.

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