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Payday Loans in Mitchellville, IA: Rules, Costs and Local Options

With about 2,686 residents (2024 Census estimate), Mitchellville has grown quickly since 2020. If you are thinking about a payday loan here, these are the Iowa rules that apply, what it costs and the local alternatives.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Mitchellville follow Iowa law (Iowa delayed deposit services law (Iowa Code ch. 533D)).
  • Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $35 on a $300 check.
  • The nearest larger city is Ankeny, about 13 miles away.

Mitchellville at a glance

Mitchellville
Population (2024 Census estimate)2,686
Change since 2020+8% (growing fast)
CountiesJasper County and Polk County
Size rank among 609 Iowa places we cover134th
Nearest larger cityAnkeny (about 13 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Credit unions headquartered in these counties13
Other towns within 25 miles40 (about 613,560 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)247%

Payday lending in Mitchellville follows Iowa state law. Lenders that serve Mitchellville, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Iowa Division of Banking.

Credit unions near Mitchellville

No credit union has its main office in Mitchellville, but these are based elsewhere in Jasper County (NCUA, June 2026):

  • Advantage Credit Union in Newton (state charter)
  • Midland Credit Union in Urbandale (state charter)
  • Affinity Credit Union in Des Moines (state charter)
  • Capitol View Credit Union in Des Moines (state charter)
  • Financial Plus Credit Union in West Des Moines (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 Mitchellville

The main Iowa rules for a payday loan in Mitchellville: maximum: checks totaling $500 or less, including fees; maximum fee: $15 on the first $100, $10 on each additional $100; loan term: up to 31 days. See the full Iowa payday loan rules.

What a $300 loan costs in Mitchellville

The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Iowa at 247% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect $35 on a $300 check. Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Jasper County before you borrow

  • Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Jasper County.
  • Ask a federal credit union about a PAL: $200–$2,000 at no more than 28% APR (how PALs work).
  • Check your bank app for a small-dollar loan or early pay (bank options).
  • Try a cash advance app if you have direct deposit (apps compared).

Towns near Mitchellville

The nearest larger city is Ankeny, about 13 miles away. See all 609 Iowa cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Mitchellville?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Mitchellville under Iowa state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Iowa Division of Banking.

How much does a payday loan cost in Mitchellville?

At Iowa’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $35 on a $300 check. The typical statewide APR was 247% in 2023.

Where is the nearest credit union to Mitchellville?

No credit union is headquartered in Mitchellville, but Advantage Credit Union is based in Newton, also in Jasper County.

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. Iowa Division of Banking — Delayed deposit services history
  5. Iowa Administrative Code ch. 17 — Delayed deposit services
  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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