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Payday Loans in Uplands Park, MO: Rules, Costs and Local Options

Uplands Park is a village of about 304 people in St. Louis 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 Uplands Park 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 University, about 3 miles away.

Uplands Park at a glance

Uplands Park
Population (2024 Census estimate)304
Change since 2020-1.9% (shrinking)
CountySt. Louis County
Size rank among 608 Missouri places we cover568th
Nearest larger cityUniversity (about 3 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Credit unions headquartered in St. Louis County14
Other towns within 25 miles93 (about 1,233,933 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)652%

Whether you borrow at a storefront in University or online from Uplands Park, the lender must hold a Missouri license from the Missouri Division of Finance and follow state limits.

Credit unions near Uplands Park

No credit union has its main office in Uplands Park, but these are based elsewhere in St. Louis County (NCUA, June 2026):

  • Lutheran Federal Credit Union in Saint Louis (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • African Diaspora Federal Credit Union in Saint Ann (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Century Credit Union in Saint Louis (state charter)
  • First Missouri Credit Union in Saint Louis (state charter)
  • Neighbors Credit Union in Saint Louis (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 Uplands Park

Key Missouri limits that apply to Uplands Park 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 Uplands Park

At Missouri’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs Up to 75% of the loan over its whole life, including renewals. Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 652% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in St. Louis 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 Uplands Park 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 Uplands Park

The nearest larger city is University, about 3 miles away. See all 608 Missouri cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Uplands Park?

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

How much does a payday loan cost in Uplands Park?

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 Uplands Park?

No credit union is headquartered in Uplands Park, but Lutheran Federal Credit Union is based in Saint Louis, also in St. Louis 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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