Questions and straight answers
Everything people ask before requesting a cash advance through GridMoney: costs, timing, credit, safety and what happens after you apply.
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About GridMoney
Is GridMoney a lender?
No. GridMoney is a free loan-matching service. Lenders in our network make credit decisions, set terms and service loans.
Does GridMoney cost anything?
No. It's free for borrowers. Lenders pay us when we connect them with you, and that doesn't change your terms.
Is a GridMoney cash advance a payday loan?
No. Lenders in our network offer cash advances repaid in monthly installments over 3 to 24 months, not one lump sum on payday.
Where is GridMoney available?
Lenders in our network serve 46 states. Requests aren't available from Arkansas, the District of Columbia, New York, Vermont or West Virginia.
Applying
How much can I request?
$200 to $5,000. Lenders set the final amount, and not every lender offers up to $5,000.
What do I need?
Age 18 or older (19 in AL and NE, 21 in MS), a U.S. address in a state we serve, regular income, a checking account in your name, an SSN or ITIN, and an email and phone number.
How long does it take?
About five minutes to send a request. Matching usually takes minutes.
Do I have to accept?
No. You can decline any offer at no cost.
Why was I declined?
Common reasons include income that can't support the payment, a new bank account, mismatched details or a state the lender doesn't serve.
Costs
What APR will I get?
Network lenders offer 5.99% to 35.99% APR based on your credit, income, state, amount and term.
Are there origination fees?
Some lenders charge one. It's included in the APR and often deducted from your deposit.
What's the representative example?
$1,500 over 12 months at 24.99% APR: $142.56 a month, $210.71 finance charge, $1,710.71 total.
Can I pay early?
Usually, and it saves interest. Most network lenders don't charge a prepayment penalty.
Funding and repayment
When will I get the money?
If approved and signed on a business day, often as soon as the next business day.
How do I make payments?
Most lenders collect payments automatically from your checking account on set dates.
What if I miss a payment?
Your lender may charge fees allowed by your agreement and state law, report it to credit bureaus and start collections. Call before the due date.
Who do I contact about my loan?
Your lender. GridMoney doesn't service loans.
Credit
Does requesting affect my credit?
Lenders may check credit. Soft inquiries don't affect your score; hard inquiries can lower it slightly for a while.
Can I qualify with bad credit?
Possibly. Some lenders weigh income and bank history too. Approval isn't guaranteed.
Can this help my credit?
If your lender reports and you pay on time, it can help build your history.
Safety and privacy
Will GridMoney ask me for money?
Never. No fees, gift cards, wires or crypto. We only email from @gridmoneycashadvance.com.
How is my information protected?
It's sent over encrypted connections and shared only with lenders and providers who may serve you, as our Privacy Policy explains.
How do I opt out of data sharing?
Use the Your privacy choices link in our footer. We also honor Global Privacy Control signals.
Ready to see your options?
Request $200 to $5,000 in about five minutes and repay it month by month.