| Lending Feature | I Need Money Today (ineedmoneytoday.ca) | Traditional Chartered Banks |
|---|---|---|
| Application Time | Under 5 Minutes (100% Online) | In-branch appointment + multi-day review |
| Credit Bureau Impact | No Hard Credit Check | Mandatory Equifax/TransUnion Hard Pull |
| Disbursement Speed | Within 60 Minutes via Interac e-Transfer | 3 to 7 Business Days |
| Document Uploads | None (Automated Read-Only IBV) | Pay stubs, T4s, Notice of Assessment |
| Bad Credit / Proposals | Accepted With Steady 90-Day Income | Rarely Approved |