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# What if I have difficulty making the monthly loan payments?

If financial hardship makes it challenging to meet monthly loan payments, it's important to contact the lender as soon as possible. Open communication allows for the exploration of potential solutions to address your specific financial difficulties. To get in touch with one of our team members, please feel free to reach out via email at servicing@padsfinancial.com. Alternatively, you can engage with us directly through the live chat feature available on our homepage.