- Payday loans in Lecompte 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 Alexandria, about 15 miles away.
Lecompte at a glance
| Lecompte | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 823 |
| Change since 2020 | -2.6% (shrinking) |
| County | Rapides Parish |
| Size rank among 256 Louisiana places we cover | 174th |
| Nearest larger city | Alexandria (about 15 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Rapides Parish | 9 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 16 (about 85,425 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 410% |
Payday lending in Lecompte follows Louisiana state law. Lenders that serve Lecompte, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions.
Credit unions near Lecompte
No credit union has its main office in Lecompte, but these are based elsewhere in Rapides Parish (NCUA, June 2026):
- Valex Federal Credit Union in Alexandria (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Alexandria T & P Federal Credit Union in Alexandria (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Rapides General Hospital Empl Federal Credit Union in Alexandria (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Heart of Louisiana Federal Credit Union in Pineville (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Rapides Federal Credit Union in Alexandria (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.
Payday loan rules that apply in Lecompte
The main Louisiana rules for a payday loan in Lecompte: 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 Lecompte
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 Rapides Parish before you borrow
- Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Rapides Parish.
- 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 Lecompte
- Forest Hill · 8 mi
- Cheneyville · 8 mi
- Woodworth · 9 mi
- Glenmora · 13 mi
- Alexandria · 15 mi
- Turkey Creek · 15 mi
The nearest larger city is Alexandria, about 15 miles away. See all 256 Louisiana cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Lecompte?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Lecompte under Louisiana state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions.
How much does a payday loan cost in Lecompte?
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 Lecompte?
No credit union is headquartered in Lecompte, but Valex Federal Credit Union is based in Alexandria, also in Rapides 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