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Payday Loans in Northville, MI: Rules, Costs and Local Options

Payday loans are legal in Northville, Michigan, a city of 6,047 people about 3 miles from Novi. Before you borrow, compare the cost with credit unions in Oakland County.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Northville follow Michigan law (Deferred Presentment Service Transactions Act (Act 244 of 2005)).
  • Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $42.
  • The nearest larger city is Novi, about 3 miles away.

Northville at a glance

Northville
Population (2024 Census estimate)6,047
Change since 2020-1.4% (shrinking)
CountiesOakland County and Wayne County
Size rank among 506 Michigan places we cover134th
Nearest larger cityNovi (about 3 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Credit unions headquartered in these counties39
Other towns within 25 miles65 (about 2,463,174 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)356%

Whether you borrow at a storefront in Novi or online from Northville, the lender must hold a Michigan license from the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) and follow state limits.

Credit unions near Northville

No credit union has its main office in Northville, but these are based elsewhere in Oakland County (NCUA, June 2026):

  • Chief Financial Federal Credit Union in Rochester Hills (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Walled Lake Schools Federal Credit Union in Wolverine Lake (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Chiropractic Federal Credit Union in Farmington (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Southeast Michigan State Employees Federal Credit Union in West Bloomfield (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Parda Federal Credit Union in Auburn Hills (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 Northville

Key Michigan limits that apply to Northville borrowers: maximum loan: $600; maximum fee: 15% of the first $100, 14% of the second, 13% of the third, 12% of the fourth, 11% of the fifth and sixth ($76 on $600); loan term: up to 31 days. See the full Michigan payday loan rules.

What a $300 loan costs in Northville

At Michigan’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $42. Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 356% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Oakland County 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 Northville 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 Northville

The nearest larger city is Novi, about 3 miles away. See all 506 Michigan cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Northville?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Northville under Michigan state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS).

How much does a payday loan cost in Northville?

At Michigan’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $42. The typical statewide APR was 356% in 2023.

Where is the nearest credit union to Northville?

No credit union is headquartered in Northville, but Chief Financial Federal Credit Union is based in Rochester Hills, also in Oakland County.

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. Michigan DIFS — Deferred presentment FAQ
  5. Act 244 of 2005
  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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