- Payday loans in Ojai 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 Santa Paula, about 12 miles away.
Ojai at a glance
| Ojai | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 7,563 |
| Change since 2020 | -1% (shrinking) |
| County | Ventura County |
| Size rank among 480 California places we cover | 398th |
| Nearest larger city | Santa Paula (about 12 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Ventura County | 4 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 8 (about 499,152 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 460% |
There is no separate Ojai payday law: California rules apply here, and any lender serving Ojai residents, online or in person, needs a license from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI).
Credit unions near Ojai
No credit union has its main office in Ojai, but these are based elsewhere in Ventura County (NCUA, June 2026):
- Oceanair Federal Credit Union in Oxnard (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- County Schools Federal Credit Union in Ventura (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Valley Agricultural Federal Credit Union in Santa Paula (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Ventura County Credit Union in Ventura (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.
Payday loan rules that apply in Ojai
In short, California rules that cover Ojai include: 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 Ojai
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 Ventura County before you borrow
Before a payday loan, Ojai residents can usually find something cheaper:
- Local assistance through 211 covering Ventura 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 Ojai
- Santa Paula · 12 mi
- San Buenaventura (Ventura) · 13 mi
- Carpinteria · 15 mi
- Oxnard · 17 mi
- Fillmore · 19 mi
- Camarillo · 20 mi
The nearest larger city is Santa Paula, about 12 miles away. See all 480 California cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Ojai?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Ojai 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 Ojai?
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 Ojai?
No credit union is headquartered in Ojai, but Oceanair Federal Credit Union is based in Oxnard, also in Ventura 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