HomeLender rankings

Every payday lender we rank, in one place.

Every US payday lender we currently track, scored against the same four weighted criteria.

  1. #1

    Speedeloans

    • Online only
    • Soft credit check
    • Clear disclosures
    Fee per $100
    $15 to $30
    Loan size
    $100 to $1,000
    Funding
    14 to 30 days
    9.1 Editor score
    + info
  2. #2

    Advance America

    • Storefront + online
    • Same-day funding
    • 20+ states
    Fee per $100
    $15 to $25
    Loan size
    $100 to $1,500
    Funding
    7 to 31 days
    8.9 Editor score
    + info
  3. #3

    Check Into Cash

    • Storefront + online
    • Cash pickup
    • 20+ states
    Fee per $100
    $15 to $30
    Loan size
    $50 to $1,000
    Funding
    7 to 31 days
    8.3 Editor score
    + info
  4. #4

    CashNetUSA

    • Online only
    • Multiple products
    • 30+ states
    Fee per $100
    $10 to $30
    Loan size
    $100 to $3,000
    Funding
    8 to 35 days for payday products
    8 Editor score
    + info
  5. #5

    Speedy Cash

    • Storefront + online
    • Same-day funding
    • Multiple products
    Fee per $100
    $15 to $30
    Loan size
    $50 to $1,500
    Funding
    8 to 31 days
    7.8 Editor score
    + info
  6. #6

    ACE Cash Express

    • Storefront + online
    • Cash pickup
    • 20+ states
    Fee per $100
    $15 to $30
    Loan size
    $100 to $1,500
    Funding
    7 to 35 days
    7.6 Editor score
    + info
  7. #7

    Check `n Go

    • Storefront + online
    • Installment option
    • 20+ states
    Fee per $100
    $15 to $30
    Loan size
    $50 to $1,500
    Funding
    8 to 35 days for payday products
    7.4 Editor score
    + info
  8. #8

    OppLoans

    • Online only
    • Installment only
    • 30+ states
    Fee per $100
    APR-based, not flat fee
    Loan size
    $500 to $4,000
    Funding
    9 to 18 months
    7.2 Editor score
    + info

How we got these numbers.

Every lender is scored against the same four weighted criteria: cost and clarity of APR, borrower protections, transparency and licensing, and customer experience. The rubric is fully published, not negotiable, and refreshed monthly. Each detail page shows the score breakdown, the fee schedule, funding speed, and state availability, with a direct link to the lender.

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