- Payday loans in Mesquite follow Nevada law (NRS chapter 604A).
- We could not verify a fee cap for Nevada; check current limits with the Nevada Financial Institutions Division.
- The nearest larger city is North Las Vegas, about 64 miles away.
Mesquite at a glance
| Mesquite | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 23,599 |
| Change since 2020 | +14.5% (growing fast) |
| County | Clark County |
| Size rank among 19 Nevada places we cover | 8th |
| Share of Nevada’s population | 0.7% |
| Nearest larger city | North Las Vegas (about 64 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Clark County | 6 |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 548% |
Payday lending in Mesquite follows Nevada state law. Lenders that serve Mesquite, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Nevada Financial Institutions Division.
Credit unions near Mesquite
No credit union has its main office in Mesquite, but these are based elsewhere in Clark County (NCUA, June 2026):
- Weststar Credit Union in Las Vegas (state charter)
- One Nevada Credit Union in Las Vegas (state charter)
- Create Credit Union in Las Vegas (state charter)
- Plus Credit Union in Las Vegas (state charter)
- Boulder Dam Credit Union in Boulder 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 Mesquite
The main Nevada rules for a payday loan in Mesquite: maximum loan: no more than 25% of your expected gross monthly income; loan term: up to 35 days for single-payment loans; database: statewide database of short-term loans. See the full Nevada payday loan rules.
What a $300 loan costs in Mesquite
The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Nevada at 548% (June 2023). We could not verify a fee cap for Nevada; check current limits with the Nevada Financial Institutions Division. Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Clark County before you borrow
- Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Clark County.
- Ask a federal credit union about a PAL: $200–$2,000 at no more than 28% APR (how PALs work).
- Check your bank app for a small-dollar loan or early pay (bank options).
- Try a cash advance app if you have direct deposit (apps compared).
Towns near Mesquite
- Caliente · 61 mi
- North Las Vegas · 64 mi
- Henderson · 75 mi
- Las Vegas · 75 mi
- Boulder · 80 mi
- Ely · 174 mi
The nearest larger city is North Las Vegas, about 64 miles away. See all 19 Nevada cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Mesquite?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Mesquite under Nevada state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Nevada Financial Institutions Division.
How much does a payday loan cost in Mesquite?
We could not verify a fee cap for Nevada; check current limits with the Nevada Financial Institutions Division. The typical statewide APR was 548% in 2023.
Where is the nearest credit union to Mesquite?
No credit union is headquartered in Mesquite, but Weststar Credit Union is based in Las Vegas, also in Clark County.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — City and town population totals, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 Gazetteer files (place locations)
- NCUA — Credit union call report data, June 2026 (FOICU)
- NRS chapter 604A
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary