- Payday loans in Basehor follow Kansas law (Kansas Consumer Credit Code, K.S.A. 16a-2-404).
- Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $45 (15% fee).
- The nearest larger city is Kansas, about 10 miles away.
Basehor at a glance
| Basehor | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 7,996 |
| Change since 2020 | +15.3% (growing fast) |
| County | Leavenworth County |
| Size rank among 367 Kansas places we cover | 45th |
| Nearest larger city | Kansas (about 10 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Leavenworth County | 2 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 29 (about 941,165 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 391% |
Whether you borrow at a storefront in Kansas or online from Basehor, the lender must hold a Kansas license from the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner and follow state limits.
Credit unions near Basehor
No credit union has its main office in Basehor, but these are based elsewhere in Leavenworth County (NCUA, June 2026):
- U S P L K Employees Federal Credit Union in Leavenworth (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Frontier Community Credit Union in Leavenworth (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.
Payday loan rules that apply in Basehor
Key Kansas limits that apply to Basehor borrowers: maximum loan: $500; maximum fee: 15% of the amount advanced; loan term: 7 to 30 days. See the full Kansas payday loan rules.
What a $300 loan costs in Basehor
At Kansas’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $45 (15% fee). Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 391% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Leavenworth 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 Basehor 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 Basehor
- Bonner Springs · 5 mi
- Edwardsville · 7 mi
- Lansing · 8 mi
- Tonganoxie · 8 mi
- Kansas · 10 mi
- Shawnee · 10 mi
The nearest larger city is Kansas, about 10 miles away. See all 367 Kansas cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Basehor?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Basehor under Kansas state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner.
How much does a payday loan cost in Basehor?
At Kansas’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $45 (15% fee). The typical statewide APR was 391% in 2023.
Where is the nearest credit union to Basehor?
No credit union is headquartered in Basehor, but U S P L K Employees Federal Credit Union is based in Leavenworth, also in Leavenworth County.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — City and town population totals, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 Gazetteer files (place locations)
- NCUA — Credit union call report data, June 2026 (FOICU)
- K.S.A. 16a-2-404
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary