- Payday loans in Marion 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 Monroe, about 28 miles away.
Marion at a glance
| Marion | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 601 |
| Change since 2020 | -3.5% (shrinking) |
| County | Union Parish |
| Size rank among 256 Louisiana places we cover | 201st |
| Nearest larger city | Monroe (about 28 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Union Parish | 1 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 4 (about 16,158 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 410% |
There is no separate Marion payday law: Louisiana rules apply here, and any lender serving Marion residents, online or in person, needs a license from the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions.
Credit unions near Marion
No credit union has its main office in Marion, but these are based elsewhere in Union Parish (NCUA, June 2026):
- Union Federal Credit Union in Farmerville (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 Marion
In short, Louisiana rules that cover Marion include: 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 Marion
The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Louisiana at 410% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect $50.25 (16.75%) plus a $10 documentation fee. Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Union Parish before you borrow
Before a payday loan, Marion residents can usually find something cheaper:
- Local assistance through 211 covering Union Parish.
- A credit union payday alternative loan (max 28% APR). See PALs explained.
- Your bank’s small-dollar loan, if offered (compare banks).
- A cash advance app for $20–$500 (apps compared).
Towns near Marion
- Farmerville · 13 mi
- Sterlington · 18 mi
- Bastrop · 21 mi
- Bernice · 25 mi
- Collinston · 26 mi
- West Monroe · 27 mi
The nearest larger city is Monroe, about 28 miles away. See all 256 Louisiana cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Marion?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Marion under Louisiana state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions.
How much does a payday loan cost in Marion?
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 Marion?
No credit union is headquartered in Marion, but Union Federal Credit Union is based in Farmerville, also in Union 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