All Your Military Personal Loans Questions, Answered

What do you know about military personal loans? There are some questions in life that you can’t truly know the answer to without actually experiencing it firsthand. When you first joined the active duty military service, for example, you probably were unsure of the answers to a number of questions or certain expectations of a military lifestyle. As to what it would be like for you as a full-time active duty service member, whether it’s in the Coast Guard, Air Force, Marines Corps, Navy, Army or Space Force. Once you make it in the branches as an active duty, and now that you’re a Coast Guardsman, airman, Marine, sailor, soldier, or a guardian in the Space Force, you know those answers because you have experienced the lifestyle firsthand. The same applies for all Department of Defense employees, as a Department of Defense employees you won’t know the full extent of the expectations of that lifestyle also, until you live it firsthand.

That’s not how it works with us at Omni Financial. We are a preferred military lender in the market. When it comes to understanding military loans, our mission for your experience is full transparency, so you know exactly what military loans are before you actually apply. We do this because we’re confident that when you know more about the ins and outs of a military loan, you’ll come to learn why so many military families get them for their various needs and join the Omni Financial family. Our loans are for all active duty service members, retired service members and Department of Defense employees.

What is a military personal loan?

A military loan is a personal loan that is exclusively offered to military service members. Available to troops and military personnel on active duty or who are career retired, a military loan provides service members with access to funds that can be used toward expenses, projects, emergencies or other cost considerations.

In many ways, a military loan is similar to a personal loan, in terms of what a lender requires to corroborate whether a borrower is loan eligible (i.e. copy of credit report, employment information, tax documents, etc.), the interest rate offered and the manner in which the loan proceeds are paid back (usually in installments over an agreed upon loan term or repayment term).

However, there are many aspects to a military loan that make them unique and in many cases better than a traditional personal loan.

Free to use as you choose

With some personal loan lenders, the lender places preconditions on the loan that boxes in a borrower for how they use the proceeds. With a military loan from Omni Financial, you’re free to use the funds in whatever way you need to. Whether it’s to take care of home repairs, credit card debt, PCS expenses, a debt consolidation or to buy a vacation package for the family, a military loan is your money, and you get to decide how you need to spend it. 

No credit is no problem

Creditworthiness can be a big sticking point when you apply for a personal loan; if your credit score doesn’t reach a certain threshold, borrowers are denied, regardless of their other financial circumstances.

Low credit or poor credit history isn’t a deal-breaker when it comes to personal military loan eligibility – at least not when your military lender is Omni Financial. We evaluate each application on a case-by-case basis and make our approval decisions based on individual circumstances and the other materials that applicants provide. Bottom line: Don’t let bad credit deter you from giving it a try. There are few personal loan lenders that can say that. Since you said “yes” to serving your country, we want nothing more than to say “yes” to your loan request.

Flexible repayment options

Another difference between a personal loan and a military loan is the repayment process. With predatory lenders, it’s not uncommon for them to attach fees for paying off the loan faster than what is outlined in the loan agreement. And payday loan providers require borrowers to pay off the loan as soon as a borrower receives their salary.

Those shenanigans don’t fly with Omni Financial. Should you be approved for a military loan, we’ll work out a repayment plan that aligns with your capabilities, with loan repayment terms that are up to 36 months. Additionally, if you want to contribute more to the amount that is due – allowing you to pay off the debt sooner – you’re free to do that at any time. We’re not going to dock you for wanting to pay the loan off quicker.

Borrow a little, borrow a lot

When you take out a traditional personal loan, the lender may make approval contingent on the amount that you borrow or the loan term. In other words, they’ll only extend the loan if it’s up to a certain threshold, which may be in the thousands of dollars.

You may not need that much, which is why Omni Financial’s military loans can be as little as $500 if that’s all you need. But if your situation requires more than that, our loans go as high as $10,000.

Potential for same-day decision on approval

Applying for a personal loan can be a painfully long process and that’s not including the time it takes to receive word on the decision for whether your loan request has been granted. We at Omni Financial, strive to make a determination on whether your loan is approved or not within hours, by the close of business on the same day or the next day after you’ve completed and submitted your application. You also have several ways to apply: at one of our offices, by calling 1-877-OMNI-USA or by simply applying online. Just follow the on-screen instructions. It won’t take more than a few minutes to go through it all.

Receive your funds fast

We understand that a military lifestyle can be fast-paced and so can your financial needs when payments are due or overdue, or when emergencies come up. That’s why Omni Financial let’s you choose how you receive the funds. For instance, if you need cash immediately, our debit card in-office pickup is the way to go to get fast access to your approved funds. With 18 offices around the country, one of our branch offices are likely within driving distance to your military base. Swing by one of them and pick up an Omni Financial debit card; use it just like you would a credit card. Plus you can use the card at thousands of participating ATMs nationwide with no withdrawal fees.

You can also have the funds applied directly to your bank account. With a stateside checking or savings account, you’ll more than likely be impressed by how quick and convenient the proceeds of the loan show up in your bank account.

Not satisfied? Then neither are we

Finally, there is our 100% satisfaction guarantee. We know our military loans have worked for our customers, but if for some reason you decide a military loan isn’t right for you or you’re not completely satisfied, you can change your mind. All you have to do is return the loan within 15 days (30 days if you are an E4 and below in North Carolina) of the original agreement, and you’re all set. No cancellation fees.

Bottom line: A military loan isn’t just a traditional personal loan; it’s better as it is better suited for your lifestyle. As a preferred online lender, Omni Financial can set you up with one today. Contact us or apply online now.

The information provided in this blog post is for informational purposes only It should not be considered legal or financial advice. You should consult with a financial professional to determine what may be best for your individual needs.