With the economy in shambles, everyone seems to be strapped for cash. The recession has affected all Americans, so it is a wonder that people living in the northeast are half as likely to take out a payday loan as the rest of the country. Only 3% of north-easterners have taken out such a loan, while the rest of the country has a rate of about 6-7%. Although this may seem quizzical, there are several factors that may be responsible for these statistics. Source by ryanspotya