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Payday Loans in Brownsburg, IN: Rules, Costs and Local Options

With about 33,430 residents (2024 Census estimate), Brownsburg has grown quickly since 2020. If you are thinking about a payday loan here, these are the Indiana rules that apply, what it costs and the local alternatives.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Brownsburg follow Indiana law (Indiana Small Loan law (IC 24-4.5-7)).
  • Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $44.
  • The nearest larger city is Plainfield, about 10 miles away.

Brownsburg at a glance

Brownsburg
Population (2024 Census estimate)33,430
Change since 2020+14.6% (growing fast)
CountyHendricks County
Size rank among 482 Indiana places we cover32nd
Nearest larger cityPlainfield (about 10 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Other towns within 25 miles45 (about 1,590,513 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)372%

There is no separate Brownsburg payday law: Indiana rules apply here, and any lender serving Brownsburg residents, online or in person, needs a license from the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions.

Credit unions near Brownsburg

NCUA data (June 2026) shows no credit union headquartered in Brownsburg or Hendricks County. Many credit unions have branches in other towns or accept members online. Use the NCUA’s Credit Union Locator to find one near you.

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 Brownsburg

In short, Indiana rules that cover Brownsburg include: maximum loan: $605, and no more than 20% of your gross monthly income; maximum fee: 15% of the first $250, 13% of $251–$400, 10% of $401–$605; minimum term: 14 days. See the full Indiana payday loan rules.

What a $300 loan costs in Brownsburg

At Indiana’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $44. Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 372% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Hendricks County before you borrow

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

  1. Local assistance through 211 covering Hendricks 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 Brownsburg

The nearest larger city is Plainfield, about 10 miles away. See all 482 Indiana cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Brownsburg?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Brownsburg under Indiana state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions.

How much does a payday loan cost in Brownsburg?

At Indiana’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $44. The typical statewide APR was 372% in 2023.

Where is the nearest credit union to Brownsburg?

NCUA data shows no credit union headquartered in Brownsburg or its county. Use the NCUA credit union locator to find branches and online credit unions.

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. Indiana DFI — Small loan law borrower rights
  5. Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
  6. CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary
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