Licensed pawnbroker · FL, GA & AL

Bears Lending Pawn Loans Your stuff, our cash, no strings.

Bring in something of value and leave with cash in about ten minutes. No application, no credit check, no income verification. Repay within 30 days to get your item back — or don't, and owe nothing.

Amount$200 – $5,000
Term30 days, renewable
Credit checkNone
Available inFL · GA · AL
Bears Lending customer — Pawn loan
10 minfrom counter
to cash
What we accept

What you can pawn, and what it's worth

We lend on resale value. Gold and name-brand electronics get the strongest offers; anything we can test and resell is fair game.

01

Gold, silver & platinum

Jewelry, coins, scrap — weighed and tested in front of you

Up to 70% of melt value
02

Diamonds & watches

Certified stones, Rolex, Omega, Tag, Breitling

Up to 50% of resale
03

Phones & laptops

Unlocked, working, current-generation preferred

30 – 50% of resale
04

Game consoles & TVs

Complete with controllers and cables

30 – 45% of resale
05

Power tools

DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Snap-on

35 – 50% of resale
06

Instruments & firearms

Guitars, amps, pro audio · firearms where permitted

35 – 50% of resale
The math

A $500 pawn on a gold chain, start to finish

One flat charge per 30-day period. No interest running by the day, no late fees, and no debt if you choose not to redeem.

01
Loan amountCash you leave with today
$500.00
02
30-day pawn charge25% of the loan amount, set by state law
$125.00
03
Storage & insuranceIncluded — your item is insured while we hold it
$0.00
To redeem within 30 days$625.00

Redeem or renew · any state

Borrow30-day chargeRedeem forRenew for
$200$50$250$50
$500$125$625$125
$1,500$375$1,875$375
$5,000$1,250$6,250$1,250
Renewing means paying only the charge to extend another 30 days. Forfeiting means we keep the item and you owe nothing — nothing is reported to credit bureaus.
Rates & terms

Pawn Loans: rates by state

Pawn loans are regulated by each state's pawnbroker act. The charge is the same 25% per 30 days in all three states; redemption windows differ slightly.

Florida

Pawnbroker · 30-day term + 30-day grace
BorrowChargeRedeemAPR*
$200$50$250304.17%
$500$125$625304.17%
$1,500$375$1,875304.17%
$5,000$1,250$6,250304.17%

Florida gives a 30-day grace period after the due date before an item is forfeited. Maximum $5,000 per ticket.

Georgia

Pawnbroker · 30-day periods
BorrowChargeRedeemAPR*
$200$50$250304.17%
$500$125$625304.17%
$1,500$375$1,875304.17%
$5,000$1,250$6,250304.17%

25% for periods 1–3, then 12.5% per period, same as title pawns. Items held a minimum of 30 days after default.

Alabama

Pawnbroker · 30-day term
BorrowChargeRedeemAPR*
$200$50$250304.17%
$500$125$625304.17%
$1,500$375$1,875304.17%
$5,000$1,250$6,250304.17%

Pawn services available at select Alabama stores. Borrowers must be 19+.

*APR assumes a 30-day term. Pawn loans are designed to be redeemed within one or two periods. Forfeiture ends the loan with no further obligation. Loans subject to approval, state law and your written agreement.

Is it the right loan?

When a pawn loan is the smart choice — and when it isn't

A good fit when

  • 1You want cash today with no application and no credit check
  • 2You have an item you can live without for 30 days
  • 3You don't want any risk of debt or collections
  • 4Your income is irregular and hard to document

Consider something else when

  • The item is something you use daily → a title loan lets you keep the collateral
  • You need more than the item is worth → installment loan up to $5,000
  • You want to build credit → pawn loans aren't reported; try a bad credit loan
  • You'd rather sell → we buy outright too; ask for a purchase price instead of a loan

A pawn loan is the only loan where walking away costs nothing but the item. That makes it the lowest-risk option on this site — as long as the item isn't something you need.

Pawn vs. sell

Loan it or sell it? Same counter, different math

Every item we accept as collateral we'll also buy outright. Here's how to decide.

Pawn it

You want it back

You get the loan amount now, and the item back when you redeem. Best for jewelry with sentimental value or tools you'll need again.

  1. Cash today: loan amount
  2. Cost: 25% per 30 days
  3. Outcome: item returned on redemption
How pawn valuations work →
Sell it

You're done with it

A purchase price is typically 20–40% higher than a loan offer on the same item, because there's no redemption risk for us. No charges, no deadline.

  1. Cash today: purchase price (higher)
  2. Cost: none
  3. Outcome: item sold, no further obligation
Items we buy outright →
Requirements

Two things to bring: the item and your ID

  • The item — complete, working, with accessories if any
  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Age 18+ (19+ in Alabama)
  • Proof of ownership for firearms and high-value electronics where required
  • That's it — no income, no bank account, no application
Full requirements for every loan →
Good to know

Your item is safe with us

Every pawned item is tagged, stored in a secured area and insured for its loan value while we hold it. You get a pawn ticket with the item description, the loan amount, the charge and the redemption date. Lose the ticket? Bring your ID and we'll look it up.

Compare

Pawn loan vs. payday loan

Two ways to get a few hundred dollars today. One is secured by an item, the other by your next paycheck.

FeaturePawn loanPayday loan
Secured byItem of valueNext paycheck
ApplicationNone5-minute form
Income verificationNonePay stub required
If you don't repayItem forfeited, no debtOwed in full, may be reported
Amount$200 – $5,000$200 – $500
Time to cash10 min15 min
StatesFL, GA, ALFL, AL

If you have something to pawn and the item isn't essential, a pawn loan carries less risk than any unsecured loan.

Pawn loan reviews

What pawn loan customers say

Verified

Fair pawn loan on gold jewelry, no application needed

Brought two gold chains to the Savannah store — they weighed and tested them in front of me and offered more than the pawn shop down the street. Cash in ten minutes, 30 days to get my items back.

TW
Terrence W.Savannah, GA
Verified

Pawned my drill set to cover a bill, got it back two weeks later

Didn't want another loan on my credit. Pawned my Milwaukee set for $320 at the Jacksonville store, redeemed it 16 days later for $400. Nothing on my credit report, nobody called me.

Trustpilot 4.8BBB Accredited · A+
All Bears Lending reviews →
FAQ

Pawn Loans questions

Specific to this loan. For everything else, see the full FAQ.

What can I pawn?

Gold, silver and platinum jewelry, diamonds, watches, smartphones, laptops, TVs, game consoles, cameras, power tools, musical instruments, and firearms where allowed by law. If you're not sure, bring it in. Full list with values →

Is there a credit check or application?

Neither. Bring the item and a photo ID. We test and value the item in front of you and make an offer.

How much can I borrow?

$200 to $5,000 per ticket, based on the item's resale value. Gold is valued by weight and purity; electronics and tools by model and condition.

What does it cost?

25% of the loan amount per 30-day period in all three states. Georgia drops to 12.5% after the third period.

What if I don't redeem it?

The item is forfeited and the loan is closed. You owe nothing, nothing is reported to credit bureaus, and nobody contacts you.

Can I extend?

Yes. Pay the 30-day charge to renew for another period, as many times as you like. Paying down principal reduces each future charge.

Will you buy the item outright instead?

Yes — and the purchase price is usually higher than a loan offer. Ask for both numbers at the counter.

Ready when you are

$200 – $5,000 today.
No application, no debt.

Bring the item and a photo ID. Cash in ten minutes, 30 days to redeem, and walking away costs nothing but the item.

  • No credit check
  • No application
  • 10 min in store
  • No debt if forfeited
Bring to the store

The item (complete, with accessories) · photo ID. Age 18+ (FL, GA) or 19+ (AL).

Store hours
Mon – Fri9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Full requirements →