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Payday Loans in Felton, DE: Rules, Costs and Local Options

Payday loans are legal in Felton, Delaware, a town of 1,375 people about 11 miles from Dover. Before you borrow, compare the cost with credit unions in Kent County.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Felton follow Delaware law (Delaware short-term consumer loan law (HB 289, 2012)).
  • Delaware law sets no cap on payday loan fees, so prices vary widely by lender.
  • The nearest larger city is Dover, about 11 miles away.

Felton at a glance

Felton
Population (2024 Census estimate)1,375
Change since 2020+4.2% (growing)
CountyKent County
Size rank among 47 Delaware places we cover27th
Nearest larger cityDover (about 11 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Credit unions headquartered in Kent County3
Other towns within 25 miles18 (about 112,160 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)639%

Payday lending in Felton follows Delaware state law. Lenders that serve Felton, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Delaware Office of the State Bank Commissioner.

Credit unions near Felton

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

  • Dover Federal Credit Union in Dover (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Del-One Federal Credit Union in Dover (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Provident Federal Credit Union in Dover (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 Felton

The main Delaware rules for a payday loan in Felton: maximum loan: $1,000 (short-term consumer loan); loan term: repayment period under 60 days; loans per year: no more than five short-term consumer loans in any 12-month period. See the full Delaware payday loan rules.

What a $300 loan costs in Felton

The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Delaware at 639% (June 2023). Delaware law sets no cap on payday loan fees, so prices vary widely by lender. Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Kent County before you borrow

  • Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Kent 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 Felton

The nearest larger city is Dover, about 11 miles away. See all 47 Delaware cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Felton?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Felton under Delaware state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Delaware Office of the State Bank Commissioner.

How much does a payday loan cost in Felton?

Delaware law sets no cap on payday loan fees, so prices vary widely by lender. The typical statewide APR was 639% in 2023.

Where is the nearest credit union to Felton?

No credit union is headquartered in Felton, but Dover Federal Credit Union is based in Dover, also in Kent 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. Delaware General Assembly — HB 289
  5. WHYY — Delaware limits payday loans
  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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