Allied Cash Advance offers installment loans and cash advances with same-day or next-day funding at physical locations. Quick approval process with minimal credit requirements.
Editorially reviewed by Harvey Brooks
Allied Cash Advance is a storefront lender operating locations across the United States, including a Mesa, Arizona location at 2706 East University Drive. The company specializes in small-to-medium personal loans designed for consumers who need fast access to cash for unexpected expenses or bill consolidation. Their business model centers on rapid underwriting and funding, with same-day disbursement available for in-store applicants using debit cards and next-day funding for online applicants.
The company offers installment loans (unsecured personal loans with fixed repayment schedules), Netspend Prepaid Mastercard accounts, and refinancing/reloading options for existing customers. Applications can be completed online, in-store, or by phone (where available). The underwriting process evaluates income, bank account activity, and government-issued ID, with explicit flexibility on credit history—stating they cannot determine whether bad or no credit will prevent approval. Loan amounts and terms vary based on individual underwriting decisions.
Allied Cash Advance distinguishes itself through accessibility to consumers with poor or no credit history, same-day funding via debit card for in-store applicants, and an established retail network with extended hours (10 AM–6 PM weekdays, 10 AM–2 PM Saturday). The Mesa location maintains a 4.9-star Google rating across 379 reviews. The company positions installment loans as an alternative to payday loans, emphasizing fixed repayment schedules over the single balloon-payment structure of traditional payday advances.
However, the company does not disclose APR, fees, or maximum loan amounts on their website, and they cannot advise applicants on credit score impact. As a non-bank lender offering small loans at quick speed, rates are likely to be substantially higher than traditional banks. The lack of transparent pricing and the nature of emergency cash products suggest this is a high-cost credit option suited only for genuine emergencies where speed is critical.
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Yes. Allied Cash Advance is a registered company headquartered in Center at Arrowhead, Peoria Center at Arrowhead, 16165 N 83rd Ave Ste 243, Peoria, AZ 85382. They hold a NR rating with the Better Business Bureau.
CreditDoc Diagnosis
Allied Cash Advance is best for consumers facing genuine financial emergencies who cannot access traditional credit and need cash within hours. Critical caveat: this is high-cost credit with non-transparent pricing; applicants must obtain full APR and fee details before committing and should only use as a last resort for true emergencies.
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The total yearly cost of borrowing money, including the interest rate plus any fees the lender charges. Think of it as the 'true price tag' on a loan.
Lenders must show APR by law (Truth in Lending Act) because the interest rate alone can hide fees. Comparing APR across lenders is the most reliable way to find the cheapest loan.
Example
You borrow $10,000 at 6% interest for 3 years, but there's a $300 origination fee. The interest rate is 6%, but the APR is 6.9% because it includes that fee. You'd pay $304/month and $946 total in interest.
Interest calculated on both the original amount borrowed AND the interest that's already been added. It's 'interest on interest' — and it makes debt grow faster than you'd expect.
Credit cards and many loans use compound interest. If you only make minimum payments, compound interest is why a $3,000 balance can take 15 years to pay off.
Example
You owe $1,000 at 20% annual interest compounded monthly. After month 1 you owe $1,016.67. Month 2, interest is charged on $1,016.67 (not $1,000), so you owe $1,033.61. After 1 year without payments: $1,219.
A special APR calculation used for military servicemembers that includes ALL costs — fees, insurance, and add-ons — capped at 36% by federal law.
The Military Lending Act protects active-duty servicemembers and their families from predatory lending. Any lender charging above 36% MAPR to military is breaking federal law.
Example
A payday lender charges a $15 fee per $100 borrowed for 2 weeks. For civilians, that's technically legal in some states. For military: that works out to 391% MAPR — illegal under the MLA.
The maximum interest rate a lender can legally charge in a particular state. Charging above this rate is called 'usury' and is illegal.
Usury laws are your main legal protection against predatory interest rates. But beware: some states have weak or no usury caps, and federal banks can sometimes override state limits.
Example
New York caps interest at 16% for most consumer loans (25% is criminal usury). If a lender tries to charge you 30% in NY, that loan is unenforceable — you could fight it in court.
An asset you pledge to the lender as security for a loan. If you stop paying, the lender can seize and sell that asset to recover their money.
Secured loans (with collateral) have lower interest rates because the lender has less risk. But you could lose your home, car, or savings if you default.
Example
A mortgage uses your house as collateral. A car loan uses your vehicle. A title loan uses your car title. If you miss payments, the lender can foreclose or repossess.
A charge added to your account when you miss a payment deadline. Most credit cards charge $29-$41 per late payment, and many loans have similar penalties.
The fee itself hurts, but the real damage is to your credit score. A payment 30+ days late stays on your credit report for 7 years and can drop your score 60-110 points.
Example
Your credit card payment of $150 is due March 1. You pay on March 18. The bank charges a $39 late fee. If it's 30+ days late, it gets reported to credit bureaus and your 760 score drops to 670.
A fee your bank charges when a payment bounces because there isn't enough money in your account. Also called a 'bounced check fee' or 'returned payment fee.'
NSF fees hit you twice — your bank charges you AND the company you were trying to pay may charge their own returned payment fee. That's $50-70 for one missed payment.
Example
Your auto-pay tries to pull $350 for rent, but you only have $280 in checking. Your bank charges $35 NSF fee. Your landlord charges $25 returned payment fee. Total damage: $60 in fees.
The practice of charging interest rates higher than what the law allows. Usury laws set state-specific caps on how much lenders can charge.
If a lender charges usurious rates, the loan may be void, penalties can be reduced, or you may be entitled to damages. Know your state's limits.
Example
Your state caps consumer loans at 24% APR. An online lender charges you 36%. That loan may be unenforceable, and you might only need to repay the principal — no interest or fees.
Using your credit card to get cash from an ATM or bank. It's one of the most expensive ways to borrow — higher interest rate, immediate interest accrual (no grace period), and an upfront fee.
Cash advances are a debt trap: 25-30% APR with no grace period plus a 3-5% fee. Interest starts the second you withdraw, not at the end of the billing cycle.
Example
You take a $500 cash advance. Fee: $25 (5%). Interest: 28% APR starting immediately. After 30 days, you owe $536.67. After 6 months of minimum payments, you've paid $85 in interest on $500.
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