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Payday Loans in Greenwood, MO: Rules, Costs and Local Options

Greenwood is a city of about 6,235 people in Cass County and Jackson County, Missouri. Payday loans are legal here under Missouri law, so the same state limits apply whether you borrow in a store or online.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Greenwood follow Missouri law (RSMo 408.500, 408.505 and 408.506).
  • Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs Up to 75% of the loan over its whole life, including renewals.
  • The nearest larger city is Lee's Summit, about 6 miles away.

Greenwood at a glance

Greenwood
Population (2024 Census estimate)6,235
Change since 2020+3.5% (growing)
CountiesCass County and Jackson County
Size rank among 608 Missouri places we cover116th
Nearest larger cityLee's Summit (about 6 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Credit unions headquartered in these counties16
Other towns within 25 miles31 (about 997,262 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)652%

Whether you borrow at a storefront in Lee's Summit or online from Greenwood, the lender must hold a Missouri license from the Missouri Division of Finance and follow state limits.

Credit unions near Greenwood

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

  • R G Federal Credit Union in Raymore (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Kc Unidos Federal Credit Union in Kansas City (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Wedevelopment Federal Credit Union in Kansas City (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Independence Teachers Credit Union in Independence (state charter)
  • Csd Credit Union in Kansas City (state charter)

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 Greenwood

Key Missouri limits that apply to Greenwood borrowers: maximum loan: $500; loan term: 14 to 31 days; cost cap: interest and fees capped at 75% of the initial loan, including all renewals. See the full Missouri payday loan rules.

What a $300 loan costs in Greenwood

The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Missouri at 652% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect Up to 75% of the loan over its whole life, including renewals. Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Cass 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 Greenwood 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 Greenwood

The nearest larger city is Lee's Summit, about 6 miles away. See all 608 Missouri cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Greenwood?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Greenwood under Missouri state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Missouri Division of Finance.

How much does a payday loan cost in Greenwood?

At Missouri’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs Up to 75% of the loan over its whole life, including renewals. The typical statewide APR was 652% in 2023.

Where is the nearest credit union to Greenwood?

No credit union is headquartered in Greenwood, but R G Federal Credit Union is based in Raymore, also in Cass 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. Missouri Division of Finance — Payday lenders
  5. Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
  6. CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary
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