- Payday loans in Margate 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 Coral Springs, about 3 miles away.
Margate at a glance
| Margate | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 60,650 |
| Change since 2020 | +3.5% (growing) |
| County | Broward County |
| Size rank among 393 Florida places we cover | 52nd |
| Nearest larger city | Coral Springs (about 3 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Broward County | 10 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 47 (about 2,564,366 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 293% |
There is no separate Margate payday law: Florida rules apply here, and any lender serving Margate residents, online or in person, needs a license from the Florida Office of Financial Regulation.
Credit unions near Margate
No credit union has its main office in Margate, 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 Margate
In short, Florida rules that cover Margate include: 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 Margate
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
Before a payday loan, Margate residents can usually find something cheaper:
- Local assistance through 211 covering Broward 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 Margate
- North Lauderdale · 3 mi
- Coconut Creek · 3 mi
- Coral Springs · 3 mi
- Tamarac · 4 mi
- Pompano Beach · 5 mi
- Lauderdale Lakes · 6 mi
The nearest larger city is Coral Springs, about 3 miles away. See all 393 Florida cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Margate?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Margate under Florida state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Florida Office of Financial Regulation.
How much does a payday loan cost in Margate?
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 Margate?
No credit union is headquartered in Margate, but Broward Healthcare Federal Credit Union is based in Fort Lauderdale, also in Broward 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)
- Florida Statutes s. 560.404
- Florida OFR — Payday lenders
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary