What is a pawn loan?
Pawn shops have been part of the human civilizationsince ancient times. They were present in ancient Greece; they had astrongpresence in 19th century Europe and America. Modern pawn shops have undergone a sea-change. However the basic concept remained the same. They are regulated by Federal and State laws in the US. Pawnshops look quite sleek and stylish, equipped with internet and populated bycustomer-friendly hosts at the counter.
Why are the advantages of pawn loans?
Well, pawn loans have a number of advantages over other credit types. They are quick, convenient, and confidential way to borrow money. To get pawn you donot need any credit ranking. If you fail to pay the loan amount it will not have any legal consequences. Pawn loans do not cause people to overextend credit or go into bankruptcy. According to studies almost 85% of Americans are able to redeem theirmerchandise by paying off the pawn loan.
The other word for pawn loan is collateralloan. The borrower to take a pawn loan would need collateral. Collateral could be any personal propertyranging from gold and diamond jewellery, musical instruments, televisions, electronics, tools, household items, firearms, and more. The only criterion for collateral loan is that it should be in goodcondition and have resale value. Some pawn shops may specialize in certain items.