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

Rockledge is a city of about 31,429 people in Brevard County, Florida. Payday loans are legal here under Florida law, so the same state limits apply whether you borrow in a store or online.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Rockledge 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.
  • 1 credit union is headquartered in Rockledge; ask about small-dollar loans before borrowing.

Rockledge at a glance

Rockledge
Population (2024 Census estimate)31,429
Change since 2020+13.4% (growing fast)
CountyBrevard County
Size rank among 393 Florida places we cover94th
Nearest larger cityMelbourne (about 15 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)1
Credit unions headquartered in Brevard County3
Other towns within 25 miles13 (about 241,962 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)293%

There is no separate Rockledge payday law: Florida rules apply here, and any lender serving Rockledge residents, online or in person, needs a license from the Florida Office of Financial Regulation.

Credit unions in Rockledge

These credit unions have their main office in Rockledge, according to NCUA call report data (June 2026):

  • Community Credit Union of Florida (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 Rockledge

In short, Florida rules that cover Rockledge 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 Rockledge

The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Florida at 293% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect $30 (10% fee) plus a small verification fee. Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Brevard County before you borrow

Before a payday loan, Rockledge residents can usually find something cheaper:

  1. Local assistance through 211 covering Brevard County.
  2. A credit union payday alternative loan (max 28% APR). See PALs explained.
  3. Your bank’s small-dollar loan, if offered (compare banks).
  4. A cash advance app for $20–$500 (apps compared).

Towns near Rockledge

The nearest larger city is Melbourne, about 15 miles away. See all 393 Florida cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Rockledge?

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

How much does a payday loan cost in Rockledge?

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

Are there credit unions in Rockledge?

Yes. NCUA data lists 1 credit union with a main office in Rockledge, including Community Credit Union of Florida.

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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