- Payday loans in Jean Lafitte follow Louisiana law (Louisiana Deferred Presentment and Small Loan Act, as amended by Act 510 (2025)).
- Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $50.25 (16.75%) plus a $10 documentation fee.
- The nearest larger city is Kenner, about 20 miles away.
Jean Lafitte at a glance
| Jean Lafitte | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 1,815 |
| Change since 2020 | +0.3% (holding steady) |
| County | Jefferson Parish |
| Size rank among 256 Louisiana places we cover | 117th |
| Nearest larger city | Kenner (about 20 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Jefferson Parish | 12 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 5 (about 461,586 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 410% |
Whether you borrow at a storefront in Kenner or online from Jean Lafitte, the lender must hold a Louisiana license from the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions and follow state limits.
Credit unions near Jean Lafitte
No credit union has its main office in Jean Lafitte, but these are based elsewhere in Jefferson Parish (NCUA, June 2026):
- the New Orleans Firemen'S Federal Credit Union in Metairie (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Epic Federal Credit Union in Metairie (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Federal Credit Union in New Orleans (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Fleur-De-Lis Federal Credit Union in Metairie (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Pan Amoco Federal Credit Union in Metairie (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
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 Jean Lafitte
Key Louisiana limits that apply to Jean Lafitte borrowers: maximum loan: $700 since August 1, 2025 (was $350); OFI publishes an annual adjustment; maximum fee: 16.75% of the amount advanced, plus a $10 documentation fee (the old $45 cap was removed); loan term: up to 30 days. See the full Louisiana payday loan rules.
What a $300 loan costs in Jean Lafitte
At Louisiana’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $50.25 (16.75%) plus a $10 documentation fee. Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 410% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Jefferson Parish 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 Jean Lafitte 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 Jean Lafitte
The nearest larger city is Kenner, about 20 miles away. See all 256 Louisiana cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Jean Lafitte?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Jean Lafitte under Louisiana state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions.
How much does a payday loan cost in Jean Lafitte?
At Louisiana’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $50.25 (16.75%) plus a $10 documentation fee. The typical statewide APR was 410% in 2023.
Where is the nearest credit union to Jean Lafitte?
No credit union is headquartered in Jean Lafitte, but the New Orleans Firemen'S Federal Credit Union is based in Metairie, also in Jefferson Parish.
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)
- Louisiana OFI — 2025 deferred presentment and small loan legislation
- Louisiana OFI — Payday loans pamphlet
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary