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

With about 2,525 residents (2024 Census estimate), Stonewall has grown quickly since 2020. If you are thinking about a payday loan here, these are the Louisiana rules that apply, what it costs and the local alternatives.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Stonewall 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 14 miles away.

Stonewall at a glance

Stonewall
Population (2024 Census estimate)2,525
Change since 2020+14.3% (growing fast)
CountyDe Soto Parish
Size rank among 256 Louisiana places we cover106th
Nearest larger cityShreveport (about 14 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Other towns within 25 miles7 (about 252,476 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)410%

There is no separate Stonewall payday law: Louisiana rules apply here, and any lender serving Stonewall residents, online or in person, needs a license from the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions.

Credit unions near Stonewall

NCUA data (June 2026) shows no credit union headquartered in Stonewall or De Soto Parish. Many credit unions have branches in other towns or accept members online. Use the NCUA’s Credit Union Locator to find one near you.

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 Stonewall

In short, Louisiana rules that cover Stonewall 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 Stonewall

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 De Soto Parish before you borrow

Before a payday loan, Stonewall residents can usually find something cheaper:

  1. Local assistance through 211 covering De Soto Parish.
  2. A credit union payday alternative loan (max 28% APR). See PALs explained.
  3. Your bank’s small-dollar loan, if offered (compare banks).
  4. A cash advance app for $20–$500 (apps compared).

Towns near Stonewall

The nearest larger city is Shreveport, about 14 miles away. See all 256 Louisiana cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Stonewall?

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

How much does a payday loan cost in Stonewall?

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 Stonewall?

NCUA data shows no credit union headquartered in Stonewall or its county. Use the NCUA credit union locator to find branches and online credit unions.

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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