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Payday Loans in Cooper, FL: Rules, Costs and Local Options

With about 35,541 residents (2024 Census estimate), Cooper has grown since 2020. If you are thinking about a payday loan here, these are the Florida rules that apply, what it costs and the local alternatives.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Cooper follow Florida law (Florida Statutes s. 560.404 (deferred presentment)).
  • Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $30 (10% fee) plus a small verification fee.
  • The nearest larger city is Davie, about 2 miles away.

Cooper at a glance

Cooper
Population (2024 Census estimate)35,541
Change since 2020+3.5% (growing)
CountyBroward County
Size rank among 393 Florida places we cover89th
Nearest larger cityDavie (about 2 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Credit unions headquartered in Broward County10
Other towns within 25 miles55 (about 3,334,368 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)293%

Whether you borrow at a storefront in Davie or online from Cooper, the lender must hold a Florida license from the Florida Office of Financial Regulation and follow state limits.

Credit unions near Cooper

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

  • Broward Healthcare Federal Credit Union in Fort Lauderdale (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • We Florida Financial Credit Union in Fort Lauderdale (state charter)
  • Pompano Beach City Emp. Credit Union in Pompano Beach (state charter)
  • Sun Credit Union in Hollywood (state charter)
  • Connect Credit Union in Fort Lauderdale (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 Cooper

Key Florida limits that apply to Cooper borrowers: maximum loan: $500 (single-payment); $1,000 for installment deferred presentment; maximum fee: 10% of the amount provided, plus a verification fee; loan term: 7 to 31 days (installment: 60 to 90 days). See the full Florida payday loan rules.

What a $300 loan costs in Cooper

At Florida’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $30 (10% fee) plus a small verification fee. Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 293% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Broward County before you borrow

  • Credit union payday alternative loans (PALs): $200–$2,000 at no more than 28% APR. Search for a federal credit union in Cooper that offers them. See how PALs work.
  • Your bank’s small-dollar loan, if it offers one. See bank small-dollar loans.
  • Cash advance apps for $20–$500 based on your direct deposits. See apps compared.
  • 211: call or text 211 for local help with rent, utilities and food.

Towns near Cooper

The nearest larger city is Davie, about 2 miles away. See all 393 Florida cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Cooper?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Cooper under Florida state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Florida Office of Financial Regulation.

How much does a payday loan cost in Cooper?

At Florida’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $30 (10% fee) plus a small verification fee. The typical statewide APR was 293% in 2023.

Where is the nearest credit union to Cooper?

No credit union is headquartered in Cooper, but Broward Healthcare Federal Credit Union is based in Fort Lauderdale, also in Broward 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. Florida Statutes s. 560.404
  5. Florida OFR — Payday lenders
  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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