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Personal Loans vs. Title Loans

A personal loan is the first thing many people think of. Fill out an application, wait for a credit decision, hope the deposit clears soon. A title loan is a different route. If the vehicle is yours and the title is clear, the store has more to look at than a score on a screen.

LoanMax offers title loans. Collateral-backed borrowing can be a strong fit when you own a qualifying vehicle and want local cash.

Check a title loan when

  • A personal loan application has been slow or unhelpful.
  • The car, truck, or SUV is paid off and titled to you.
  • You want to talk through the numbers with a local team.
  • You are trying to solve a cash need today.

Personal Loans Usually Start With Credit

Banks and online lenders often start with credit score, credit history, income, and current debt. That route works for some people. For a vehicle owner with a clean title, it is not the only route.

Collateral and vehicle value

A title loan is secured by a clear vehicle title. The store looks at the title and vehicle value as part of the request, which gives the application another real asset to stand on.

The visit answers real questions

Have your title, vehicle, ID, and income information ready. The store can appraise the vehicle, review your request, and tell you how much cash you can get.

Your title can move the day forward

Title loans are funded the same day when complete. Most loans are funded in about 20 minutes, and borrowers keep driving while making payments under the agreement.

Questions to Ask at the Store

  • What amount does my vehicle support?
  • What are my payment dates?
  • What fees apply in this state?
  • What do you need from me today?
  • How do I keep the account current?

Personal Loans FAQ

Does LoanMax offer personal loans?

LoanMax offers title loan services in states and stores that support them. A title loan is secured by a vehicle title, so it is different from an unsecured personal loan.

Why can a title loan be a good alternative to a personal loan?

A title loan is a good alternative when you want a nearby store to consider the vehicle value and help with same day cash.

Can bad credit affect personal loan approval?

Yes. Credit history affects approval, amount, rate, and term. If unsecured choices are limited, a title loan gives qualified vehicle owners another route to check.

Why check title loans?

Because the vehicle matters. The store can look at the title, vehicle value, documents, income, and ability to repay together.

Have a Title? Check a Strong Store Option

If personal loans are not moving fast enough and you have a clear vehicle title, LoanMax helps you check cash backed by your title.

The LoanMax store team reviews your title, vehicle, documents, requested amount, fees, dates, and state rules. Most loans are funded in about 20 minutes.

* The amount of loan and loan approval is subject to vehicle evaluation and ability to repay.

For Delaware Customers

* Offices in Delaware are licensed by the Delaware State Bank Commissioner to engage in business in this State. For licenses' details, click to download.

view an itemization of charges for title loans in Delaware.

For Michigan Customers

View our Michigan License. Vista Financial Services of MI, LLC is a Regulatory Loan Act licensee. The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services can be contacted at PO Box 30220, Lansing, MI 48909-7720 or T: 517-284-8800 or 877-999-6442 (toll free).

For New Mexico Customers

TO REPORT A PROBLEM OR COMPLAINT WITH THIS LENDER, YOU MAY WRITE OR CALL: Complaint Specialist, 3440 Preston Ridge Rd., Suite 500, Alpharetta, GA 30005, 1-800-324-4061, legalemail@selectmgmt.com. New Mexico only: This lender is licensed and regulated by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Financial Institutions Division, P.O. Box 25101, 2550 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504. To report unresolved problems or complaints, contact the Division at (505) 476-4885 or visit https://www.rld.nm.gov/financial-institutions/.

View our New Mexico licenses.

View the New Mexico Consumer Information Brochure and Schedule of Charges.

For Nevada Customers

Nevada residents: Title loans should be used for short-term financial needs only and not as a long-term financial solution. Customers with credit difficulties should seek credit counseling before entering into any title loan transaction.

For South Carolina Customers

View our South Carolina Consumer Loans Rights and Responsibilities Pamphlet.

View our South Carolina licenses.

View our South Carolina Maximum Rate Schedule.

For Virginia Customers:

* Offices in Virginia operated by Fairfax Elite Financial Services, LLC d/b/a LoanMax are licensed by the Virginia State Corporation Commission under License CFI-246.

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