A pawn shop loan is a type of secured loan you can get at a local pawn shop. The shop gives you cash in exchange for holding on to something you own. You’re essentially guaranteeing the loan with an ...

Pawn shop loans are an alternative if you have valuables and need money fast. They’re more expensive and less flexible than traditional financing, though, and they don’t help you build credit. Here’s ...

Lindsay VanSomeren is a personal finance writer based out of Kirkland, Washington. Her work has appeared on Business Insider, Credit Karma, LendingTree, and more. Courtney Reilly-Larke is the deputy ...

Pawn shops offer a way for people to get fast cash for loaned items, or for them to shop for items at a discount. When the pandemic hit, pawn shops were deemed essential and stayed open, but the ...