In Australia, there’s no discrimination as to who can get a short term loan such as this payday type. Lenders accommodate people of legal age who want to avail of fast cash for whatever purpose they may use it.

All you need is to be a legitimate citizen of your country, at least 18 years of age and above and with a current job. Another basic requirement is a current bank account. In order to meet these requirements, applicants must show proof such as a valid identification, a passbook and company ID or a pay slip perhaps.

Most lenders put weight on an applicant’s current employment. This assures them that the person applying for a payday loan has the capability of paying back the amount he or she borrowed.

In addition, a current bank account is required as many lenders ask for the issuance of a post dated check by the applicant. The check should be issued before the loan amount is released. It normally states the amount of payday loan including the interest charge for that period, the maturity date and the signature of the applicant. This checks acts as some sort of guarantee or collateral because in the event the amount is not paid back by the borrower on time, the check will be processed and a withdrawal will be immediately made from the borrower’s current account.

Payday loans are offered on a short term basis mostly within a two-week period. It serves as a cash advance just to meet a person’s immediate need for money at a time when he or she has not yet received his salary. The loan is termed as payday because it is usually expected to be paid right after a borrower gets his pay.

The reason why some lenders require the issuance of a post dated check up front is to ensure that they’re paid right away when the salary of the customer comes in. The check guarantees the company of prompt repayment of the payday loan.

For the part of the customers, they should also make sure of their continuous employment to avoid paying additional charges to the lender. What happens often is that if a customer fails to pay on time such as when the lender cashes in the check on the due date with no sufficient funds in the bank account, the borrower will have to pay the bank even a higher amount than what he or she loaned from the lending company.