By jamie Stewart Storey, Jamie@seymourherald.com

Customers ponder a Christmas purchase at Sevier Pawn & Loan. (The Herald/ Jamie Stewart Storey)

‘Tis the season for shopping which can place added strain on an already tight household budget, especially in the dismal shape the economy is in as little relief is in sight.

There are several lending options available in both Seymour and South Knoxville to assist people with the added expenses of Christmas gifts, traveling out-of town to visit family and friends, and other holiday expenditures.

World Finance Corporation of Seymour reported an increase of perspective borrowers this holiday season and are currently providing their customers with larger loans ranging from $1,000 to $4,500.

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