NPA This Week in Pawn

Marketplace.org

As the economic crisis continues, pawn shops offer under-banked Americans financial relief without risking their credit score.

Visit https://www.marketplace.org/2020/05/15/covid-19-economy-pawnshops-lenders/ to view the full article online.

Florida Pawn Shop Offering Loans to Small Business

FOX 35 Orlando

A local Orlando pawn shop, La Familia Pawn and Jewelry, is reporting an increase in loans to small business. The loans will help business continue to pay their employees.

Visit https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/pawnshops-seeing-increase-in-small-businesses-looking-for-loans-to-pay-employees to view the full article online.

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Pawn Shop Employee Helps Police Identify Stolen Weapon

WALB

A Georgia pawn shop employee was able to help police arrest a Tallahassee robbery suspect. The employee was able to identify the stolen weapon based on information provided by the police.

Visit https://www.walb.com/2020/05/14/pawn-store-aids-law-enforcement-search-stolen-guns/ to view the full article online.

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Business Going Strong for Virginia Pawn Shops

Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

Pawn shops in Virginia have seen business increase as customers are buying more, and closing out open loans using stimulus money. Shop owners expect to see an increase in loans as money from stimulus checks runs out.

Visit https://wydaily.com/local-news/2020/05/19/business-is-good-at-local-pawn-shops-during-the-coronavirus-heres-why/ to view the full article online.

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