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HOW To Get STARTED
When unexpected costs show up without warning, having a loan option with predictable payments can make all the difference. At Checkmate, we’ve spent 37 years helping people across Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, and Louisiana access the funds they need.
Fast Approvals. Faster Funding. That’s Checkmate
Apply, manage, and pay anytime with simple, secure access through our online portal.
Our Loan Products & Services
Checkmate has been serving communities since 1989, offering short-term loans, installment loans in New Mexico, fixed-payment loans across Colorado, and check-cashing services in every state we operate in. We work with customers who need fast access to funds and those who simply want a trusted place to handle financial transactions without the hassle.
Here’s what we offer across our service states:
- Payday Loans (CA, WA; Louisiana Coming Soon): Short-term advances tied to your next paycheck. Fast, accessible, and processed in-store or online. Washington and Louisiana are online-only.
- Registration Loans (AZ): Use your vehicle registration to access funds quickly, without giving up your car. Exclusive to Arizona.
- Installment Loans (CO, NM; AZ Coming Soon): Fixed payment loans with a scheduled repayment plan, so you always know what’s coming.
- Check Cashing (AZ, CA, CO, NM, WA): Walk in, cash your check, and leave with money in hand. No bank account needed. Available at physical store locations.
We offer in-store and online options to fit your schedule, your situation, and your state.
About Checkmate
Checkmate has been serving communities since 1989, offering short-term and installment loans, as well as check cashing, across Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Washington. Need fast access to funds or a reliable place to cash your check? Checkmate has in-store and online options to fit your schedule.
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Why Installment Loans Work for Borrowers
A fixed-payment loan removes the uncertainty of borrowing. You receive a lump sum, you agree to a repayment schedule, and you make consistent payments over time. No surprise figures at the end of the month.
For Colorado and New Mexico residents, our online installment loans are a practical option for larger, unexpected expenses, such as medical bills, car repairs, or urgent household costs. Here’s what makes our installment loan structure work in your favor:
- Predictable payments: You know your payment amount from day one
- Scheduled terms: No open-ended timelines or vague repayment structures
- In-person or online access: Visit a Colorado or New Mexico location, or apply from home. Arizona coming soon.
- 35+ years of experience: We’ve helped communities manage short-term financial needs since 1989
Installment loans near you have never been easier to access. Our team walks you through every step, and our online portal keeps everything organized in one place.
Ready to take the next step?
- Apply online now and get your application moving today
- Sign in to your account to manage an existing loan
For New Mexico customers:
TO REPORT A PROBLEM OR COMPLAINT WITH THIS LENDER, YOU MAY WRITE OR CALL
Shanda Coltman – Regional Manager
8201 Golf Course RD NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(719) 332-3763
nm_comments@callcheckmate.com.
“New Mexico Only: This lender is licensed and regulated by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Financial Institutions Division, P.O. Box 25101, 2550 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504. To report any unresolved problems or complaints, contact the division by telephone at (505) 476-4885 or visit the website https://www.rld.state.nm.us/financial-institutions.