- Payday loans in Brookside follow Alabama law (Alabama Deferred Presentment Services Act).
- Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $52.50 (17.5% fee).
- The nearest larger city is Birmingham, about 10 miles away.
Brookside at a glance
| Brookside | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 1,357 |
| Change since 2020 | +9.2% (growing fast) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Size rank among 389 Alabama places we cover | 230th |
| Nearest larger city | Birmingham (about 10 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Jefferson County | 21 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 45 (about 664,007 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 456% |
There is no separate Brookside payday law: Alabama rules apply here, and any lender serving Brookside residents, online or in person, needs a license from the Alabama State Banking Department.
Credit unions near Brookside
No credit union has its main office in Brookside, but these are based elsewhere in Jefferson County (NCUA, June 2026):
- U S Pipe Bessemer Employees Federal Credit Union in Bessemer (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- S R I Employees Federal Credit Union in Birmingham (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Ang Federal Credit Union in Birmingham (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Marvel City Federal Credit Union in Bessemer (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Sixth Avenue Baptist Federal Credit Union in Birmingham (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
Only federal credit unions can offer payday alternative loans (PALs), capped at 28% APR; state-chartered credit unions often have their own small-loan products. Membership rules apply, and only main offices are listed here; find branches near you with the NCUA Credit Union Locator. See how PALs work.
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Payday loan rules that apply in Brookside
In short, Alabama rules that cover Brookside include: maximum loan: $500 outstanding in total (checked through a statewide database); maximum fee: 17.5% of the amount advanced; loan term: 10 to 31 days. See the full Alabama payday loan rules.
What a $300 loan costs in Brookside
At Alabama’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $52.50 (17.5% fee). Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 456% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Jefferson County before you borrow
Before a payday loan, Brookside residents can usually find something cheaper:
- Local assistance through 211 covering Jefferson County.
- A credit union payday alternative loan (max 28% APR). See PALs explained.
- Your bank’s small-dollar loan, if offered (compare banks).
- A cash advance app for $20–$500 (apps compared).
Towns near Brookside
The nearest larger city is Birmingham, about 10 miles away. See all 389 Alabama cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Brookside?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Brookside under Alabama state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Alabama State Banking Department.
How much does a payday loan cost in Brookside?
At Alabama’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $52.50 (17.5% fee). The typical statewide APR was 456% in 2023.
Where is the nearest credit union to Brookside?
No credit union is headquartered in Brookside, but U S Pipe Bessemer Employees Federal Credit Union is based in Bessemer, also in Jefferson County.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — City and town population totals, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 Gazetteer files (place locations)
- NCUA — Credit union call report data, June 2026 (FOICU)
- NCLC — Consumer Credit Regulation: Alabama
- Lexology — Alabama establishes payday loan database
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary