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

With about 290 residents (2024 Census estimate), Fulton has lost residents 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 Fulton 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 Kokomo, about 34 miles away.

Fulton at a glance

Fulton
Population (2024 Census estimate)290
Change since 2020-2.7% (shrinking)
CountyFulton County
Size rank among 482 Indiana places we cover465th
Nearest larger cityKokomo (about 34 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Other towns within 25 miles18 (about 58,603 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)372%

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

Credit unions near Fulton

NCUA data (June 2026) shows no credit union headquartered in Fulton or Fulton 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 Fulton

In short, Indiana rules that cover Fulton 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 Fulton

The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Indiana at 372% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect $44. Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Fulton County before you borrow

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

  1. Local assistance through 211 covering Fulton 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 Fulton

The nearest larger city is Kokomo, about 34 miles away. See all 482 Indiana cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Fulton?

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

How much does a payday loan cost in Fulton?

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

Where is the nearest credit union to Fulton?

NCUA data shows no credit union headquartered in Fulton 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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