Payday Loans in Fresno County, California
Fresno County is home to roughly 773,418 residents across the 10 cities we serve. The statewide playbook applies at every counter here: borrow at most $300, pay at most 15% in fees, repay within 31 days.
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Household income in Fresno County sits about 28% below the typical California city — the flat 15% fee claims a larger share of a local paycheck.
Cost snapshot for Fresno County
| You borrow | Fee (14 days) | Total due (14d) | APR (14d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $15 | $115 | 391% |
| $200 | $30 | $230 | 391% |
| $255 | $38.25 | $293.25 | 391% |
| $300 | $45 | $345 | 391% |
Cities in Fresno County
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Tribal loans in Fresno County
Need more than the $300 state cap allows? Tribal installment lenders serve Fresno County online — see the real biweekly math and the risks before signing:
- Tribal loans in Fresno
- Tribal loans in Clovis
- Tribal loans in Reedley
- Tribal loans in Sanger
- Tribal loans in Selma
- Tribal loans in Coalinga
- Tribal loans in Parlier
- Tribal loans in Kerman
- Tribal loans in Kingsburg
- Tribal loans in Mendota
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Fresno County FAQ
Are payday loans legal in Fresno County?
Yes — Fresno County follows California's Deferred Deposit Transaction Law (Cal. Fin. Code § 23000 et seq.), which legalizes payday lending statewide with a $300 cap and 15% maximum fee.
Who regulates payday lenders in Fresno County?
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), regardless of county. Verify any lender at dfpi.ca.gov before signing.
Can I borrow more than $300 in Fresno County?
Not as a payday loan. The $300 cap is uniform across California. Larger needs call for an installment loan — which uses a different (and separately regulated) statute.
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See what lenders in our network can offer you — checking rates won't affect your credit score. Statewide rules apply in Fresno County: $300 max, 15% fee, no rollovers.
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