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Payday Loans in Mooringsport, LA: Rules, Costs and Local Options

Mooringsport is a town of about 703 people in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Payday loans are legal here under Louisiana law, so the same state limits apply whether you borrow in a store or online.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Mooringsport 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 Shreveport, about 18 miles away.

Mooringsport at a glance

Mooringsport
Population (2024 Census estimate)703
Change since 2020-5.6% (shrinking)
CountyCaddo Parish
Size rank among 256 Louisiana places we cover186th
Nearest larger cityShreveport (about 18 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Credit unions headquartered in Caddo Parish10
Other towns within 25 miles8 (about 253,021 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)410%

Payday lending in Mooringsport follows Louisiana state law. Lenders that serve Mooringsport, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions.

Credit unions near Mooringsport

No credit union has its main office in Mooringsport, but these are based elsewhere in Caddo Parish (NCUA, June 2026):

  • Aneca Federal Credit Union in Shreveport (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Shreveport Police Federal Credit Union in Shreveport (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Louisiana Catholic Federal Credit Union in Shreveport (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • State Agencies Federal Credit Union in Shreveport (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Willis Knighton Federal Credit Union in Shreveport (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 Mooringsport

The main Louisiana rules for a payday loan in Mooringsport: 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 Mooringsport

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 Caddo Parish before you borrow

  • Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Caddo 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 Mooringsport

The nearest larger city is Shreveport, about 18 miles away. See all 256 Louisiana cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Mooringsport?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Mooringsport under Louisiana state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions.

How much does a payday loan cost in Mooringsport?

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 Mooringsport?

No credit union is headquartered in Mooringsport, but Aneca Federal Credit Union is based in Shreveport, also in Caddo Parish.

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. Louisiana OFI — 2025 deferred presentment and small loan legislation
  5. Louisiana OFI — Payday loans pamphlet
  6. Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
  7. CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary
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