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Payday Loans in Eva, AL: Rules, Costs and Local Options

Payday loans are legal in Eva, Alabama, a town of 597 people about 21 miles from Decatur. Before you borrow, compare the cost with credit unions in Morgan County.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Eva 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 Decatur, about 21 miles away.

Eva at a glance

Eva
Population (2024 Census estimate)597
Change since 2020+0.8% (holding steady)
CountyMorgan County
Size rank among 389 Alabama places we cover314th
Nearest larger cityDecatur (about 21 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Credit unions headquartered in Morgan County2
Other towns within 25 miles21 (about 130,187 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)456%

Payday lending in Eva follows Alabama state law. Lenders that serve Eva, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Alabama State Banking Department.

Credit unions near Eva

No credit union has its main office in Eva, but these are based elsewhere in Morgan County (NCUA, June 2026):

  • Family Security Credit Union in Decatur (state charter)
  • Wcu Credit Union in Decatur (state charter)

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 Eva

The main Alabama rules for a payday loan in Eva: 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 Eva

The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Alabama at 456% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect $52.50 (17.5% fee). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Morgan County before you borrow

  • Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Morgan County.
  • Ask a federal credit union about a PAL: $200–$2,000 at no more than 28% APR (how PALs work).
  • Check your bank app for a small-dollar loan or early pay (bank options).
  • Try a cash advance app if you have direct deposit (apps compared).

Towns near Eva

The nearest larger city is Decatur, about 21 miles away. See all 389 Alabama cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Eva?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Eva under Alabama state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Alabama State Banking Department.

How much does a payday loan cost in Eva?

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 Eva?

No credit union is headquartered in Eva, but Family Security Credit Union is based in Decatur, also in Morgan County.

Sources

  1. U.S. Census Bureau — City and town population totals, Vintage 2024
  2. U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 Gazetteer files (place locations)
  3. NCUA — Credit union call report data, June 2026 (FOICU)
  4. NCLC — Consumer Credit Regulation: Alabama
  5. Lexology — Alabama establishes payday loan database
  6. Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
  7. CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary
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