- Payday loans in Newport 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 Wilmington, about 4 miles away.
Newport at a glance
| Newport | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 909 |
| Change since 2020 | +0.1% (holding steady) |
| County | New Castle County |
| Size rank among 47 Delaware places we cover | 35th |
| Nearest larger city | Wilmington (about 4 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in New Castle County | 10 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 11 (about 148,501 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 639% |
Payday lending in Newport follows Delaware state law. Lenders that serve Newport, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Delaware Office of the State Bank Commissioner.
Credit unions near Newport
No credit union has its main office in Newport, but these are based elsewhere in New Castle County (NCUA, June 2026):
- Eagle One Federal Credit Union in Claymont (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Priority Plus Federal Credit Union in Wilmington (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Dexsta Federal Credit Union in Wilmington (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Edu Federal Credit Union in New Castle (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Wilmington Police & Fire Federal Credit Union in Wilmington (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.
Payday loan rules that apply in Newport
The main Delaware rules for a payday loan in Newport: 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 Newport
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 New Castle County before you borrow
- Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in New Castle 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 Newport
The nearest larger city is Wilmington, about 4 miles away. See all 47 Delaware cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Newport?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Newport 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 Newport?
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 Newport?
No credit union is headquartered in Newport, but Eagle One Federal Credit Union is based in Claymont, also in New Castle 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)
- Delaware General Assembly — HB 289
- WHYY — Delaware limits payday loans
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary