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Payday Loans in Quinter, KS: Rules, Costs and Local Options

With about 919 residents (2024 Census estimate), Quinter has lost residents since 2020. If you are thinking about a payday loan here, these are the Kansas rules that apply, what it costs and the local alternatives.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Quinter 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 Garden, about 82 miles away.

Quinter at a glance

Quinter
Population (2024 Census estimate)919
Change since 2020-1.6% (shrinking)
CountyGove County
Size rank among 367 Kansas places we cover206th
Nearest larger cityGarden (about 82 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Credit unions headquartered in Gove County1
Other towns within 25 miles4 (about 3,507 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)391%

Whether you borrow at a storefront in Garden or online from Quinter, the lender must hold a Kansas license from the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner and follow state limits.

Credit unions near Quinter

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

  • Tri-County Credit Union in Grinnell (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 Quinter

Key Kansas limits that apply to Quinter 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 Quinter

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 Gove 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 Quinter 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 Quinter

The nearest larger city is Garden, about 82 miles away. See all 367 Kansas cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Quinter?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Quinter 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 Quinter?

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 Quinter?

No credit union is headquartered in Quinter, but Tri-County Credit Union is based in Grinnell, also in Gove 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. K.S.A. 16a-2-404
  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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