A cash advance is a small loan that does not require you to provide additional documents. This is because the loan amount is very small, and the risk associated with making such a loan is very little. Besides, most people take these loans with every intention to pay them back. And because the loan amount is small, lenders quickly realized that very few people actually default on the loans. As a result, these loans become profitable for the lenders. Still, these loans come attached with high interest rates, and they should still be paid off as soon as possible. Here are some scenarios where you may find a cash advance useful.

1) Buying an automobile.

When you are buying a car, you may need a small sum of money to put down as down payment. This could be several thousand dollars. Perhaps you are just a thousand bucks short. And you want to buy the car quickly because it's such a good deal, and someone else may walk away with the car if you buy at a later date. You may then try to raise the shortfall by applying for a cash advance. There is no need to go through the hassle of providing tax documents or income proof. The money can be in your bank account a few days after you submit your application.

2) Buying a piece of property.

Similar to buying a car, you will need to pay for the down payment of the property. A real estate transaction could mean thousands of dollars. If you find a good deal, you want to take full advantage of the opportunity. But you can't seal the deal if you don't have enough cash. A cash advance can help you out here. You can quickly pay off the loan when your payday check arrives, or when you start collecting rental income from your property.

3) Capitalize on a promotional deal.

There are all kinds of big ticket items that are on sale. For example, it could be a TV set, a sofa set, a fridge, or a desktop computer. These items may cost several thousand dollars, and you want to capitalize on the promotional price. Once the promotional period is over, you are out of luck, and will have to pay the full retail price at a later date. These promotional events are time sensitive. For instance, you tend to get better prices if you buy at an IT fair or a road show. In this case, a fresh injection of cash could be what you need.

Note that all the scenarios suggested above are urgent in some sense. You should only apply for a cash advance if you have the full intention of paying back as quickly as you can. In these situations, you can make the purchase with the cash from the loan, and pay back as soon as you receive the proceeds that you are expecting.