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payday loan

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Definition: a small, short-term loan that a borrower uses to cover expenses until the next payday. The borrower writes a check to the lender for the amount of the loan plus fees and the lender deposits the check on the borrower's next payday.
Also Known As: cash advance
Common Misspellings: pay day loan
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