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Payday Loans in Summit, MS: Rules, Costs and Local Options

Summit is a town of about 1,438 people in Pike County, Mississippi. Payday loans are legal here under Mississippi law, so the same state limits apply whether you borrow in a store or online.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Summit follow Mississippi law (Mississippi Check Cashers Act).
  • Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $65.85 ($21.95 per $100).
  • The nearest larger city is Hattiesburg, about 68 miles away.

Summit at a glance

Summit
Population (2024 Census estimate)1,438
Change since 2020-3.6% (shrinking)
CountyPike County
Size rank among 256 Mississippi places we cover125th
Nearest larger cityHattiesburg (about 68 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Credit unions headquartered in Pike County1
Other towns within 25 miles6 (about 27,602 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)572%

Whether you borrow at a storefront in Hattiesburg or online from Summit, the lender must hold a Mississippi license from the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance and follow state limits.

Credit unions near Summit

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

  • First Unity Federal Credit Union in Mccomb (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 Summit

Key Mississippi limits that apply to Summit borrowers: maximum check: $500, so the most you can receive is about $410; maximum fee: $20 per $100 on checks up to $250; $21.95 per $100 on checks of $251–$500; loan term: up to 30 days (28 to 30 days for checks over $250). See the full Mississippi payday loan rules.

What a $300 loan costs in Summit

At Mississippi’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $65.85 ($21.95 per $100). Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 572% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Pike 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 Summit 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 Summit

The nearest larger city is Hattiesburg, about 68 miles away. See all 256 Mississippi cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Summit?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Summit under Mississippi state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance.

How much does a payday loan cost in Summit?

At Mississippi’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $65.85 ($21.95 per $100). The typical statewide APR was 572% in 2023.

Where is the nearest credit union to Summit?

No credit union is headquartered in Summit, but First Unity Federal Credit Union is based in Mccomb, also in Pike 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. Mississippi DBCF — Payday loans consumer pamphlet
  5. Mississippi Check Cashers Act
  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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