- Payday loans in Isleton follow California law (California Deferred Deposit Transaction Law).
- Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $45 fee on a $300 check, so you receive $255.
- The nearest larger city is Oakley, about 12 miles away.
Isleton at a glance
| Isleton | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 781 |
| Change since 2020 | -1.8% (shrinking) |
| County | Sacramento County |
| Size rank among 480 California places we cover | 472nd |
| Nearest larger city | Oakley (about 12 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Sacramento County | 8 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 14 (about 1,209,762 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 460% |
Payday lending in Isleton follows California state law. Lenders that serve Isleton, in a store or online, must be licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI).
Credit unions near Isleton
No credit union has its main office in Isleton, but these are based elsewhere in Sacramento County (NCUA, June 2026):
- the Golden 1 Credit Union in Sacramento (state charter)
- Sacramento Credit Union in Sacramento (state charter)
- Vision One Credit Union in Sacramento (state charter)
- California Community Credit Union in Sacramento (state charter)
- Safe Credit Union in Folsom (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 Isleton
The main California rules for a payday loan in Isleton: maximum check: $300 (so the most you can receive is $255); maximum fee: 15% of the check amount ($45 on $300); loan term: up to 31 days. See the full California payday loan rules.
What a $300 loan costs in Isleton
The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in California at 460% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect $45 fee on a $300 check, so you receive $255. Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Sacramento County before you borrow
- Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Sacramento 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 Isleton
The nearest larger city is Oakley, about 12 miles away. See all 480 California cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Isleton?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Isleton under California state law, and lenders must be licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI).
How much does a payday loan cost in Isleton?
At California’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $45 fee on a $300 check, so you receive $255. The typical statewide APR was 460% in 2023.
Where is the nearest credit union to Isleton?
No credit union is headquartered in Isleton, but the Golden 1 Credit Union is based in Sacramento, also in Sacramento 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)
- California DFPI — Deferred Deposit Transaction Law report
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary