Tempe, AZ

Loan Companies in Tempe, AZ

Compare loan companies in Tempe, Tempe credit repair, personal loans Tempe, and business loans Tempe research paths in one local guide. Review 17 profiles with stored ratings, BBB context, pricing fields, maps, and local rules where available.

Featured Loan Companies and Credit Repair Profiles in Tempe

17 companies

The Credit Clinic

Tempe, AZ

BBB NR

The Credit Clinic is an educational resource and comparison platform that reviews and recommends credit repair services rather than providing direct credit repair services itself. Review this Tempe listing before contacting the provider — check pricing, refund terms, licensing, and public complaint context. Every Tempe, AZ profile links back to a full CreditDoc review with sourced fields.

AZ Credit Medix (rebranded as The Parker Method) is a credit restoration and debt negotiation firm offering credit report dispute services, business credit help, and financial guidance. Review this Tempe listing before contacting the provider — check pricing, refund terms, licensing, and public complaint context. Every Tempe, AZ profile links back to a full CreditDoc review with sourced fields.

BBB A+

National Credit Care is a Tempe, AZ-based credit repair firm. BBB A+ accredited. 2,180 Google reviews. Nationwide service with professional dispute services. Review this Tempe listing before contacting the provider — check pricing, refund terms, licensing, and public complaint context. Every Tempe, AZ profile links back to a full CreditDoc review with sourced fields.

ACE Cash Express

Tempe, AZ

BBB NR

Tempe, AZ ACE Cash Express at 1750 S Rural Rd offers quick payday and title loans with same-day funding. Review this Tempe listing before contacting the provider — check pricing, refund terms, licensing, and public complaint context. Every Tempe, AZ profile links back to a full CreditDoc review with sourced fields.

Business debt mediation helping small businesses avoid bankruptcy. Best debt settlement company. Corporate debt restructuring. is a business loan provider listed in the CreditDoc directory. Its website was not reachable during our review, so services, pricing, and hours could not be independently verified. Contact the company directly to confirm current offerings before applying. Review this Tempe listing before contacting the provider — check pricing, refund terms, licensing, and public complaint context. Every Tempe, AZ profile links back to a full CreditDoc review with sourced fields.

CASH 1 Loans

Tempe, AZ

BBB NR

CASH 1 Loans Tempe, Arizona — CASH 1 Loans offers personal loans ($50–$1,000) and auto title loans up to $50,000 at Nevada storefronts, with same-day fu... Review this Tempe listing before contacting the provider — check pricing, refund terms, licensing, and public complaint context. Every Tempe, AZ profile links back to a full CreditDoc review with sourced fields.

Emergency Cash in Tempe

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CreditDoc lists 7 emergency cash providers in Tempe, AZ. Sorted by public review signal where available. Every listing links to a full profile with pricing, licensing, contact, and complaint context. Review at least two profiles side-by-side before committing to a Tempe provider — comparison is the fastest way to spot outliers on cost or terms.

CASH 1 Loans

CASH 1 Loans Tempe, Arizona — CASH 1 Loans offers personal loans ($50–$1,000) and auto title loans up to $50,000 at Nevada storefronts, with same-day fu...

Rapid Cash Loans

Speedy Cash offers payday loans, title loans, installment loans, and check cashing services across 30+ states with same-day funding for emergency cash needs.

Southwest Title Loans

Southwest Title Loans Tempe, Arizona — Southwest Title Loans provides title and registration loans across 7 Arizona locations with same-day or quick fun...

Tempe Credit Repair Companies

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CreditDoc lists 3 credit repair providers in Tempe, AZ. Sorted by public review signal where available. Every listing links to a full profile with pricing, licensing, contact, and complaint context. Review at least two profiles side-by-side before committing to a Tempe provider — comparison is the fastest way to spot outliers on cost or terms.

The Credit Clinic

The Credit Clinic is an educational resource and comparison platform that reviews and recommends credit repair services rather than providing direct credit repair services itself.

National Credit Care

National Credit Care is a Tempe, AZ-based credit repair firm. BBB A+ accredited. 2,180 Google reviews. Nationwide service with professional dispute services.

Pawn Shops in Tempe

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CreditDoc lists 3 pawn shops providers in Tempe, AZ. Sorted by public review signal where available. Every listing links to a full profile with pricing, licensing, contact, and complaint context. Review at least two profiles side-by-side before committing to a Tempe provider — comparison is the fastest way to spot outliers on cost or terms.

Pawn1st

Visit Pawn1st in Tempe, AZ at 234 W Southern Ave for fast cash for jewelry, electronics, and sporting goods.

SuperPawn

Tempe, AZ SuperPawn at 2707 W Southern Ave provides pawn loans, jewelry, electronics, and fast cash advances with convenient extended hours.

Tempe Pawn & Gold

Tempe Pawn & Gold is a collateral-based lender and precious metals buyer offering pawn loans, title loans, and cash for gold, jewelry, and electronics in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Business Loans Tempe, AZ

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CreditDoc lists 1 business loans provider in Tempe, AZ. Sorted by public review signal where available. Every listing links to a full profile with pricing, licensing, contact, and complaint context. Review at least two profiles side-by-side before committing to a Tempe provider — comparison is the fastest way to spot outliers on cost or terms.

Check Cashing & Money Services in Tempe

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CreditDoc lists 1 check cashing & money services provider in Tempe, AZ. Sorted by public review signal where available. Every listing links to a full profile with pricing, licensing, contact, and complaint context. Review at least two profiles side-by-side before committing to a Tempe provider — comparison is the fastest way to spot outliers on cost or terms.

CheckSmart

Tempe, AZ's CheckSmart at 131 E Southern Ave offers check cashing, payday loans, and money transfer services for local residents.

Credit Unions in Tempe

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CreditDoc lists 1 credit unions provider in Tempe, AZ. Sorted by public review signal where available. Every listing links to a full profile with pricing, licensing, contact, and complaint context. Review at least two profiles side-by-side before committing to a Tempe provider — comparison is the fastest way to spot outliers on cost or terms.

Landings

Landings Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative offering checking, savings, loans, mortgages, and credit cards with competitive rates and personalized service.

Free Help in Tempe

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CreditDoc lists 1 free help provider in Tempe, AZ. Sorted by public review signal where available. Every listing links to a full profile with pricing, licensing, contact, and complaint context. Review at least two profiles side-by-side before committing to a Tempe provider — comparison is the fastest way to spot outliers on cost or terms.

Arizona Rules for Tempe Loan Companies and Credit Repair

Federal protections: The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) gives every Tempe consumer the right to dispute inaccurate credit report information for free with each of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion). Under the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA), credit repair companies operating in Arizona cannot legally charge you before performing the promised services and must give you a written contract with a three-day cancellation window.

Arizona state-level protections: Consumers in Tempe, AZ are also protected by Arizona state law. Interest-rate caps, licensing requirements for lenders and repair companies, and enforcement varies by state. Check the state overview page for Arizona for the current usury cap, payday-lending status, and licensing board contact details. If a Tempe provider quotes rates or fees above the Arizona usury cap, do not sign until the number is confirmed in writing and cross-checked against the state licensing board.

Free resources: Get a free credit report annually at AnnualCreditReport.com — the only federally-authorized free credit-report site. HUD-approved counselors in Tempe offer free housing, debt, and budgeting guidance at consumerfinance.gov. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) accepts complaints against any lender, credit repair company, debt collector, or bank operating in Tempe, AZ, and their public complaint database is one of the most reliable ways to research a provider's track record before signing anything.

Red flags to watch for in Tempe: Any Arizona credit repair provider that asks for full payment before performing services is violating CROA. Any lender that guarantees approval before running a credit check should be treated with caution. Any provider that discourages you from contacting a credit bureau directly is not acting in your interest. Any pawn, title, or check-cashing provider that will not disclose the effective APR in writing is not being transparent about cost. Every Tempe listing on CreditDoc is a starting point for research, not a recommendation to sign — verify licensing, pricing, and refund terms directly with the provider before deciding.

Get the Tempe Credit & Borrowing Checklist

Before contacting any Tempe lender or credit repair company, download the CreditDoc research checklist tailored to Arizona consumers. It covers what documents to collect, what pricing questions to ask, how to spot licensing red flags, and which free federal and state resources to use first. The same checklist works whether you are researching personal loans, business loans, credit repair, debt relief, or emergency-cash options in Tempe, AZ.

Why the checklist matters for Tempe residents: local lending markets differ a lot from state to state. A rate that is legal in one state may be usurious in Arizona. A credit repair contract that meets federal minimums may still fail Arizona's consumer protection statutes. And a payday-alternative offered in a neighboring state may not be licensed to operate in Tempe. The checklist walks you through the Arizona-specific checks first, then the federal ones — in the order that matters most for Tempe borrowers.

Working with Credit Repair and Loan Providers in Tempe

Every Tempe listing on CreditDoc is a starting point for research — not a recommendation to sign. Before contacting any Tempe, AZ provider, gather three things: your most recent credit reports from all three bureaus, a written list of the specific goal you are trying to achieve (dispute a specific item, consolidate a specific balance, borrow a specific amount), and any prior contracts you have signed with credit repair, debt relief, or short-term lending companies. Providers that are transparent about pricing and licensing will match this same level of preparation on their side.

What to ask before signing a Tempe credit repair contract: confirm the exact monthly cost and any first-work fees, ask for the Arizona state license number and cross-check it with the state licensing board, ask for a written scope (how many disputes per month, which bureaus, what timeframes), ask for the refund policy in writing, and ask whether the contract can be cancelled at will after signing. The federal Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) gives you a three-business-day cancellation window regardless of what the contract says, and it prohibits collecting fees before services are performed.

What to ask before signing a Tempe loan agreement: confirm the annual percentage rate (APR) in writing — not the "rate" or "monthly cost" alone. Confirm total fees including any origination, processing, prepayment, or late fees. Confirm the payment schedule, the total number of payments, and the total amount you will pay by the end of the loan. If the Tempe lender is offering a short-term or payday-alternative product, ask what happens if you cannot pay on the due date (rollover fees, collections handoff, credit bureau reporting). If any of these numbers cannot be given to you in writing before you sign, walk away.

Where Tempe residents can escalate a dispute: for credit report inaccuracies, dispute directly with the credit bureau (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) — this is free and does not require a paid intermediary. For lender misconduct, file a complaint with the Arizona state financial services agency (varies by state) AND the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. For federally-regulated banks operating in Tempe, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) accepts complaints. For credit unions, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). All four bodies accept complaints from Tempe, AZ consumers at no cost.

Frequently Asked Questions About Loan Companies and Credit Repair in Tempe

How do I choose a credit repair company in Tempe, AZ?

Start by pulling all three of your credit reports for free at AnnualCreditReport.com. Identify the specific errors, collections, or negative items you want disputed. Then compare Tempe credit repair companies on the following: (a) do they operate under a written contract with a clear scope; (b) do they list monthly pricing plus setup fees transparently, or only through phone consultations; (c) do they publish a refund policy; and (d) do they hold any state licensing or BBB accreditation in Arizona. The Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) makes it illegal for any credit repair provider — in Tempe or elsewhere — to charge you before services are performed.

Are payday loans legal in Arizona?

Payday loan legality varies significantly by state. Some states, including Arizona, cap short-term loan interest rates through usury laws; others have banned payday lending entirely; a third group restricts loan size, term length, or rollovers. Check the CreditDoc Arizona state overview page for the current status. If a Tempe lender is offering a short-term loan at an APR you cannot easily calculate from the disclosure, ask them to write the effective APR in the contract before signing. When payday lending is restricted in your state, safer alternatives include payday alternative loans (PALs) offered by federally-insured credit unions.

What personal loan options are available in Tempe?

Personal loans in Tempe, AZ are offered by traditional banks, credit unions, online lenders, and community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Rate ranges depend heavily on credit score, income stability, and loan term. Consumers with lower credit scores in Tempe should compare CDFI options and credit-union personal loans before accepting a first offer from a subprime online lender — CDFIs and credit unions typically have both lower rates and softer eligibility thresholds. Use the CreditDoc borrowing power quiz to estimate the loan size and monthly payment that match your income before browsing offers.

How can I check whether a Tempe lender is legitimate?

Three quick checks: (1) search the Arizona Department of Financial Services (or equivalent state licensing board) for the lender's active license number — every consumer lender operating in Tempe should be licensed with the state; (2) look up the lender in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database — a pattern of unresolved complaints is a strong signal; (3) look up the lender in the Better Business Bureau for Tempe — BBB does not verify quality but does verify that the business exists at its stated address. Every Tempe lender profile on CreditDoc links directly to these sources where the data is available.

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How the Tempe data is sourced

Every Tempe, AZ provider profile on CreditDoc is built from publicly available data. Business addresses, contact numbers, and website URLs are collected from provider disclosures. BBB ratings and accreditation status come from the Better Business Bureau. Public complaint context comes from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Consumer Complaint Database, which is updated daily. Google review scores and review-count signals are collected where available and are shown only where the number of stored reviews is at least one. All fields are dated and sourced on the underlying provider profile page. If any Tempe listing shows outdated, incorrect, or missing information, the profile page includes a direct feedback link.

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