Advance America

Advance America is a payday loan provider in the United States, founded in 1997. As of December 31, 2013, Advance America operated over 2,500 lending centers in 29 states and 18 centers in Canada.

Advance America's current President and CEO is J. Patrick O'Shaughnessy, who previously served as the company's CFO. William Webster IV is chairman of the board.

Advance America provides its cash advances in small-denomination, short-term amounts. The advances are due on the customer's next payday.

Advance America does not franchise any of its centers in the United States or Canada and does not provide pawn lending. The company is a member of the Community Financial Services Association of America.