In Desperate Need

Need your opinion guys!

I have a friend overseas who is in a bit of a crisis right now. She needs immediate funds and so she was asking me if I had experience with online lending firms. They say that these firms offer cash advance loans that anyone can easily apply to. Also, most of the applications can be made online and a loan application, as long as it is qualified and has complete requirements, can be approved overnight. Would this be something that she should consider and try out? If you were in her shoes would you consider applying for one?