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		<title>What a 450 Score May Mean Before You Request Funds</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:51:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn/450-score-before-request/">What a 450 Score May Mean Before You Request Funds</a> first appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn">Borrowing 101: Easy Money Guides</a></p>
<p>A 450 credit score falls in the poor category in the FICO score range. Because of this score, you are less likely to be approved for credit and are more likely to be charged a higher price for credit. However, a credit score is not the only consideration lenders use to decide if they will[...]</p>
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		<title>How Texas City Ordinances Affect Payday Lending</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn/texas-city-ordinances/">How Texas City Ordinances Affect Payday Lending</a> first appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn">Borrowing 101: Easy Money Guides</a></p>
<p>Local Texas ordinances can affect payday lending terms in some areas. They can dictate the maximum amount a customer can borrow, rules on loan renewal, refinancing, and the payment plan. Not every Texas city has the same rules. Therefore, a borrower should check the local laws before they take out a payday loan, especially if[...]</p>
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		<title>What Is a Credit Access Business in Texas?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn/texas-credit-access-business/">What Is a Credit Access Business in Texas?</a> first appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn">Borrowing 101: Easy Money Guides</a></p>
<p>In Texas, a Credit Access Business (CAB) assists customers in obtaining credit from a third party lender. Typically, a CAB does not provide funds. Rather, a CAB acts as an intermediary between the customer and the lender. This business model is prevalent in Texas for both payday and auto title loans. This distinction matters to[...]</p>
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		<title>How Payday Lending Laws Work in Texas</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:12:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn/texas-payday-laws/">How Payday Lending Laws Work in Texas</a> first appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn">Borrowing 101: Easy Money Guides</a></p>
<p>Texas payday lending laws are unique and do allow for payday lending. Costs and fees for payday lending vary by lender, by whether a Credit Access Business is involved in the transaction, and by whether local city ordinances apply to the loan. This guide breaks down the primary Texas payday lending rules and regulations. It[...]</p>
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		<title>How Income Can Affect a Borrowing Request</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Snow]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:14:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn/how-income-affect-borrowing-request/">How Income Can Affect a Borrowing Request</a> first appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn">Borrowing 101: Easy Money Guides</a></p>
<p>Income is just one of many things lenders will look at in determining if they want to lend money. Lenders could be interested in how much you get paid, what you are getting paid for, and whether or not there is a good chance that the source of your income will continue. Usually, your income[...]</p>
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		<title>What Happens If You Miss a Loan Payment?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:46:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn/what-happens-if-miss-a-loan-payment/">What Happens If You Miss a Loan Payment?</a> first appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn">Borrowing 101: Easy Money Guides</a></p>
<p>If your loan is due now and you do not make that payment, your account will become &#8220;past-due&#8221; tomorrow. Missing a payment breaks the terms of your loan and causes interest to begin accruing on the remaining balance, increasing the total cost of your loan and extending how long it takes to repay it. How[...]</p>
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		<title>Payday Loans vs. Installment Loans: Which Short-Term Financing Option Is Better?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Snow]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:12:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn/payday-vs-installment-loans/">Payday Loans vs. Installment Loans: Which Short-Term Financing Option Is Better?</a> first appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn">Borrowing 101: Easy Money Guides</a></p>
<p>Installment loans generally offer the best short-term funding options when you have a longer period to pay back, desire fixed payment amounts, and wish to build positive credit. If you just need to borrow some money for a short period (less than a month) and get paid soon, then a payday loan may be faster[...]</p>
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		<title>What Is APR and Why It Matters Before You Borrow</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:39:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn/what-is-apr-why-it-matters/">What Is APR and Why It Matters Before You Borrow</a> first appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn">Borrowing 101: Easy Money Guides</a></p>
<p>When you need cash quickly, the numbers on a loan offer can feel overwhelming. One figure stands out above the rest: APR. Understanding what this percentage actually means, and how it affects every dollar you repay, can save you hundreds or even thousands over the life of a loan. Whether you&#8217;re considering a personal loan,[...]</p>
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		<title>What Is ACH and How Does It Work?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Snow]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 03:12:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn/what-is-ach/">What Is ACH and How Does It Work?</a> first appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn">Borrowing 101: Easy Money Guides</a></p>
<p>ACH is an acronym that represents Automated Clearing House — a fitting name for the U.S.-based clearinghouse network through which funds can be moved directly from one bank account to another. Most people have used the ACH system at some point in their lives, whether they knew it or not; this may include using a[...]</p>
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		<title>Good Debt vs Bad Debt: What is the difference?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Snow]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:44:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn/good-debt-vs-bad-debt/">Good Debt vs Bad Debt: What is the difference?</a> first appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://slickcashloan.com/learn">Borrowing 101: Easy Money Guides</a></p>
<p>The financial team at SlickCashLoan sees many people getting into a lot of trouble by borrowing money, only to later scratch their heads over why the loan balance never seems to drop. It is rarely due to being trapped with debt. It is normally because the type of debt they borrowed was bad debt, and[...]</p>
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