$1,000 Cash Advances in California: What They Really Are
Ask for $1,000 and you have left payday territory: California caps deferred deposit loans at $300, so a four-figure "cash advance" is a short-term installment loan repaid over months, not one paycheck.
What a $1,000 short-term installment loan costs per month
| Term | 89% APR | 149% APR | 239% APR | 359.99% APR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months | $212.5/mo · $1,275.01 total | $246.1/mo · $1,476.62 total | $300.08/mo · $1,800.5 total | $378.39/mo · $2,270.33 total |
| 12 months | $128.71/mo · $1,544.55 total | $164.57/mo · $1,974.79 total | $224.56/mo · $2,694.77 total | $313.45/mo · $3,761.36 total |
When a $1,000 loan makes sense
- A dental or vet bill lands between $500 and $1,500 and no payment plan is offered.
- Your car needs a repair bigger than the $255 payday maximum.
- You can spread repayment over a few months — not repay in a single paycheck.
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$1,000 loan FAQ
Is a $1,000 loan a payday loan in California?
No. California payday loans stop at $300. A $1,000 loan is a short-term installment product repaid in monthly installments under the California Financing Law — different statute, different math, no 15% flat fee.
What does a $1,000 loan cost per month?
See the table above: at 359.99% APR over 12 months, a $1,000 loan runs about $313.45/month; at 89% APR it is closer to $212.5/month. Your contract states the exact payment.
How fast is funding?
Installment and personal loans through our network are typically decided within one business day and funded by direct deposit shortly after approval — slower than a $255 payday loan, but for a fraction of the effective rate.
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