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

Payday loans are legal in Sunman, Indiana, a town of 932 people about 42 miles from Richmond. Before you borrow, compare the cost with credit unions in the area.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Sunman 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 Richmond, about 42 miles away.

Sunman at a glance

Sunman
Population (2024 Census estimate)932
Change since 2020+1.7% (growing)
CountyRipley County
Size rank among 482 Indiana places we cover317th
Nearest larger cityRichmond (about 42 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Other towns within 25 miles18 (about 48,350 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)372%

Whether you borrow at a storefront in Richmond or online from Sunman, the lender must hold a Indiana license from the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions and follow state limits.

Credit unions near Sunman

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

Key Indiana limits that apply to Sunman borrowers: 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 Sunman

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 Ripley 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 Sunman 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 Sunman

The nearest larger city is Richmond, about 42 miles away. See all 482 Indiana cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Sunman?

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

How much does a payday loan cost in Sunman?

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

Where is the nearest credit union to Sunman?

NCUA data shows no credit union headquartered in Sunman 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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