Personal installment loans vs. other options

See how a World Finance personal loan stacks up against title loans, pawn shop loans, payday loans, and credit cards.

Affordable fixed-rate monthly payments

Reviews credit history and ability to repay the loan

Reports to credit bureaus

Usage flexibility

Average loan terms

6-46 months††
2-4 weeks††
30 days
30 days††
Revolving
4 set installments***
World Finance Personal Loan
Affordable fixed-rate monthly payments
Reviews credit 
history and ability 
to repay the loan
Reports to 
credit bureaus
Usage flexibility
Average 
loan terms
6-46
months††
Pawn Shop Loan
Affordable fixed-rate monthly payments
Reviews credit 
history and ability 
to repay the loan
Reports to 
credit bureaus
Usage flexibility
Average 
loan terms
2-4
weeks
Payday Loan
Affordable fixed-rate monthly payments
Reviews credit 
history and ability 
to repay the loan
Reports to 
credit bureaus
Usage flexibility
Average 
loan terms
30 Days
Title Loan
Affordable fixed-rate monthly payments
Reviews credit 
history and ability 
to repay the loan
Reports to 
credit bureaus
Usage flexibility
Average 
loan terms
30 Days
Credit Loan
Affordable fixed-rate monthly payments
Reviews credit 
history and ability 
to repay the loan
Reports to 
credit bureaus
Usage flexibility
Average 
loan terms
30 Days
Buy Now Pay Later
Affordable fixed-rate monthly payments
Reviews credit 
history and ability 
to repay the loan
Reports to 
credit bureaus
Usage flexibility
Average 
loan terms
4 set
installments**

Source: Company filings, CFPB, Center for Responsible Lending Report (Feb 2013), Wall Street Research, AFSA Education Foundation: Personal Loans 101: Understanding Small Dollar Loans

Since 1962, World Finance has provided Personal Installment Loans focusing on the customer’s stability and willingness to pay. Our Personal Installment Loans do not have large balloon payments and are not payday loans. At World Finance, we work with customers to build transparent pay-back schedules that have a fixed rate and affordable payments over the term of the loan, which helps to build credit.

Company filings, CFPB, Center for Responsible Lending Report (Feb 2013), Wall Street Research, AFSA

Education Foundation: Personal Loans 101: Understanding Small Dollar Loans

(1) “What is Buy Now, Pay Later?” by Jackie Veling December 22, 2021

https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/personal-loans/buy-now-pay-later

“Buy Now, Pay Later: Here’s What You Should Know” by Robin Saks Frankel, October 11 2021

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/credit-cards/buy-now-pay-later/‍

“How Does “Buy Now, Pay Later’ Affect Your Credit Score” by Dawn Papandrea, January 3, 2022

https://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/buy-now-pay-later-credit-score/

(2) Depending on the size of your personal installment loan in your state of residence, terms my vary.

(3) CFPB, “Payday Loans and Deposit Advance Products”

(4) Center for responsible Lending, “The State of Lending in America & its Impact on U.S. Households.” Data represents

30-Day Balloon Payments Car-Title Loans

***set installments may vary

Here are some of the other advantages of borrowing from World Finance

  • Wonderful customer service.
  • Over 1200 branches in 16 states.
  • More than 3,600 team members nationwide available to support you.
  • Easy, flexible terms.
  • Get your money quickly, typically within an hour.*
  • There are no surprises.
  • There are no hidden fees or penalties for paying off your loan early.
  • We’ve been helping people realize their goals since 1962.
  • We’ve served over 55 million customers.
  • We’ll work with you on a payment plan that fits your budget.
  • We make paying your loan as convenient as possible: Online, by phone or at your local branch.

Same-day funding! Typically within 1 hour from walking into a branch.*

World Finance offers personal installment loans that have a fixed rate, fully amortized closed-end extensions of direct consumer credit, payable in monthly payments. A personal installment loan from World Finance isn’t just easier. It’s the smart thing for you to do.

We make it convenient to repay your loan.

We accept payments Online, over the phone or cash, check, money order, cashier’s check and debit card payments at your local branch. We cannot accept credit card payments. Contact your nearest branch for additional details.

More questions?

You can find information about our affordable rates and convenient loan payment plan throughout our website. You may also wish to visit our FAQ page to find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions our team members receive.