Frequently Asked Questions

You are about to make an important decision—exchange a portion of your pension payments for lump-sum cash to do something that’s even more important to you. Pay off credit card debt. Buy a new business. Settle that divorce judgment. Whatever the life situation, we understand its significance.

The heartbeat of USPF is our ability to make pension-worthy advances when a life situation demands more cash than you have available. But life situations can be uncomfortable.

That’s why we’ve identified key questions and answers to help you make an informed decision before you apply for this advance.

  1. What types of pensions do you purchase?

  2. Is there a minimum pension amount?

  3. How much does this cash advance cost me?

  4. Why not go to a bank or get a credit card advance?

  5. Can you explain exactly how this works?

  6. Why borrow against my pension when it already falls short of what I need?

  7. What kind of credit profile do I need to qualify?

  8. What else do I need to qualify?

  9. Why do I need an insurance policy?

  10. How long after I apply can I receive funds?

  11. Can I repay the lump-sum advance early?

  12. How does this advance affect my credit report?

  13. What happens to COLA annual increases?

  14. What are the tax consequences of this advance?


  What types of pensions do you purchase?

Our tailored financing programs are designed for Civil Service, Corporate and Military Pensioners. Unfortunately, Social Security and VA compensation are excluded.

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  Is there a minimum pension amount?

Yes, the minimum is $400 per month or $4,800 per year in net payments.

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  How much does this cash advance cost me?

Ask yourself: What’s the value of something now compared to later? Unless it’s family heirloom, the value will be less. But we can advance you cash against your future pension payments. The cost to you for this pension buyout can be as little as 13 percent, which is less than most of today’s credit card interest rates. What’s more, we do not profit from―or even breakeven―on this long-term investment for nearly five years.

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  Why not go to a bank or get a credit card advance?

First, banks or credit card issuers do not recognize future pension payments as collateral. During times of credit crunch, this fact is crucial. To our knowledge, there is no other source of funds that allow you to use your pension except that created by USPF.

What’s more, credit card issuers will charge you 18 to 24 percent or more per year in compound interest, if you do not pay off your balance in 30 days. USPF offers an essential service to counter these restrictive funding practices.

In fact, many of our clients use our funding service to pay off high credit card debt.

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  Can you explain exactly how this works?

We purchase from you a future cash flow on your pension payment stream, and pay you an upfront lump sum of cash on that stream. During the “flow” period, typically 96 months or eight years, you carry a current life insurance policy, with USPF as the named collateral assignee.

If you do not have a current policy, we can refer you to providers with low-cost insurance coverage options. When all is in place, we make an electronic funds transfer to you which you can use to support the life opportunity you are pursuing.

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  Why borrow against my pension when it already falls short of what I need?

In fact, almost three out of five new middle-class retirees will outlive their financial assets if they keep up their pre-retirement ways of living, according to an Ernst & Young LLP study on behalf of Americans for Secure Retirement. If you are managing your expenses, but still face an emergency or situation that demands a fast cash solution, USPF is the logical alternative to a missed opportunity or failure to act.

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  What kind of credit profile do I need to qualify?

Experience has taught us that prospects with a good credit history qualify. Even with a Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you can qualify if the bankruptcies were discharged two years ago or more. Importantly, we want to create a long-term and satisfying relationship built on trust and sound financials.

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  What else do I need to qualify?

You do not need to be a homeowner. In fact, stable renters are often strong qualifiers. You do need to demonstrate a solid credit history. You must be retired. There are no age restrictions. And, you must obtain an active life insurance policy with premiums paid by you.

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  Why do I need an insurance policy?

In a word. Protection. Lenders require homeowner policies on mortgages. As a funding source we, too, need to protect our investment in you. Actually, it benefits both seller and buyer of the pension payments by clarifying responsibilities and securing the transaction. Understandably, if the pensioner passes away, pension payments cease.

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  How long after I apply can I receive funds?

If you hold a current life insurance policy at that time of application, the entire process—from application to receipt of cash advance—can complete in as little as three weeks. If a new policy is required, the process may extend to six weeks or more. However, we will do everything possible to help expedite the transaction.

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  Can I repay the advance early?

As the funding source, we commit the value of our time and finances to you. USPF has carefully worked through the right formulas for a win-win transaction. In general, early repayment is not an option, although exceptions may be considered.

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  How does cash advance affect my credit report?

Be assured that this cash advance, which does create a portion of debt, is not reported to any credit bureaus. It remains separate and apart from your credit rating.

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  What happens to COLA annual increases?

Cost of Living Adjustment payments are returned to you electronically each month.

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  What are the tax consequences of this advance?

This transaction does not have tax consequences. When you sell $1,000 a month in pension payments for 96 months to receive lump-sum cash, your tax situation does not change. It is always advisable to consult your tax specialist on financial matters.

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