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Getting the cash you need is quick and simple with our title loan process
Stop by your nearest Swift Title Loans branch or call us at (888) 557-7115. No appointment needed, just walk in.
Bring your vehicle, your vehicle title, a valid government-issued ID, and proof of income. Our team will inspect your car at the branch.
Our team reviews everything in person and gives you a fast approval decision on the spot, based on your car's value and your ability to repay.
Once approved, walk out with your cash the same day. Keep driving your car while you repay. Same-day funding available.*
Bad credit or past bankruptcy? All welcome. Borrow up to 50% of your car's value based on your vehicle's equity, your ability to repay, and state regulations. A quick in-person review at your local branch, no obligation. Visit your nearest branch, our team handles everything in person, and once approved, get funds as fast as the same business day.*
| Rule | What Tennessee Allows |
|---|---|
| Legal structure | A title pledge under the Tennessee Title Pledge Act, made by a lender licensed with the Department of Financial Institutions (T.C.A. Title 45, Ch. 15) |
| Interest | 2% per month on the original principal (§ 45-15-111) |
| Additional fee | Up to 20% of the original loan amount per month, charged separately from interest (§ 45-15-111) |
| All-in maximum | 264% APR once both the interest and the fee are counted |
| Amount | Up to $2,500 against one vehicle title |
| Term | 30 days, renewable |
| Renewals | No cap on the number, but from the third renewal you must pay at least 5% of the original principal plus that period's interest and fees |
| Cancelling | You may cancel by the close of the next business day for a full refund, with no fee |
| Repossession | Permitted on default, and the lender must notify local authorities (§ 55-5-128) |
| Redemption | 20 days after repossession to reclaim the vehicle by paying what is owed, and no extra interest or fees may accrue during that period |
| Repossession costs | Limited to the actual costs the lender was charged |
Tennessee's charges are figured on the amount you originally borrowed rather than on your declining balance, so each 30-day period costs the same. Interest works out to $20 per $1,000 and the fee to $200 per $1,000.
The table shows a single 30-day term at the statutory maximum. It is a ceiling, not a quote. Your own agreement governs.
| You Borrow | Term | Interest + Fee | Total You Repay |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 30 days | $110 | $610 |
| $1,000 | 30 days | $220 | $1,220 |
| $2,500 | 30 days | $550 | $3,050 |
Your lender must hold a current licence with the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions. A pledge made without one is void, so it is worth checking before you sign.
Before you sign, the lender has to put the loan amount, the interest, the fees, the payment terms and the total due in writing, and disclose the annual percentage rate, the monthly rate of interest and the original principal balance.
You can walk away: cancelling by the close of the next business day gets you a full refund with no fee. If the car is later repossessed, you have 20 days to redeem it, nothing further may be added to what you owe during that window, and any repossession costs passed on to you are limited to what the lender actually paid. Tennessee does not permit criminal prosecution over an unpaid title pledge.
Visit your nearest Swift Title Loans branch and our friendly team will help you in person, no waiting in line.
Skip the hassle of bringing your car somewhere. Just upload photos of your vehicle from your phone. That's it.

Past bankruptcy or low credit score? No problem. Your car's value matters more than your credit history.
Get approved on the spot. Walk out with cash as fast as the same business day when you visit before noon.*
Swift Title Loans is 100% free to use. Get a quote, compare offers, and decide what works for you.
Providing excellent customer service and a positive loan experience is Swift Title Loans top goal and we work tirelessly to make this happen for each and every customer.
We don’t like turning away customers simply for having a bad credit score. We will work hard to get you a loan regardless of your bad credit.
We understand the urgency when getting a loan, so we offer simple options for applying. You can choose to apply in multiple ways.
Title Loans
Same-Day Funding*
Bad Credit Loans
Local Branch Service
Visit your nearest branch
Upload photos of your car
E-sign documents from home
Get funds deposited to your account
Car details
Personal details
Car title in your name
Government-issued ID
Vehicle photos
Proof of income
Friendly in-person service
No physical car inspection
No prepayment penalties
No hidden fees
Quick funding
Same-day funding available*
Here's a real example of a funded title loan from our branch:
2017 Ford F-Series | 2020 GMC Sierra | |
| Loan Term | 24 month | 36 month |
| Estimated Vehicle Value | $30000 | $40000 |
| Loan Amount | $4893 | $5063 |
| Processing Fee | $75 | $75 |
| Lien Recording Fee | $15 | $15 |
| Monthly Payment | $354.60 | $305.98 |
| Monthly Interest | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| APR | 60.00% | 60.00% |
*All our repayment plans are without any hidden fees or prepayment penalties.
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