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Payday Loans in Colbert, OK: Rules, Costs and Local Options

With about 1,105 residents (2024 Census estimate), Colbert has grown quickly since 2020. If you are thinking about a payday loan here, these are the Oklahoma rules that apply, what it costs and the local alternatives.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Colbert follow Oklahoma law (Oklahoma Deferred Deposit Lending Act (59 O.S. §§ 3101–3119)).
  • Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $45.
  • The nearest larger city is Ardmore, about 43 miles away.

Colbert at a glance

Colbert
Population (2024 Census estimate)1,105
Change since 2020+6.6% (growing fast)
CountyBryan County
Size rank among 411 Oklahoma places we cover195th
Nearest larger cityArdmore (about 43 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Other towns within 25 miles9 (about 33,004 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)424%

There is no separate Colbert payday law: Oklahoma rules apply here, and any lender serving Colbert residents, online or in person, needs a license from the Oklahoma Department of Consumer Credit.

Credit unions near Colbert

NCUA data (June 2026) shows no credit union headquartered in Colbert or Bryan County. Many credit unions have branches in other towns or accept members online. Use the NCUA’s Credit Union Locator to find one near you.

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 Colbert

In short, Oklahoma rules that cover Colbert include: maximum loan: $500; maximum fee: $15 per $100 on the first $300, then $10 per $100; loan term: 12 to 45 days. See the full Oklahoma payday loan rules.

What a $300 loan costs in Colbert

At Oklahoma’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $45. Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 424% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Bryan County before you borrow

Before a payday loan, Colbert residents can usually find something cheaper:

  1. Local assistance through 211 covering Bryan County.
  2. A credit union payday alternative loan (max 28% APR). See PALs explained.
  3. Your bank’s small-dollar loan, if offered (compare banks).
  4. A cash advance app for $20–$500 (apps compared).

Towns near Colbert

The nearest larger city is Ardmore, about 43 miles away. See all 411 Oklahoma cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Colbert?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Colbert under Oklahoma state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Oklahoma Department of Consumer Credit.

How much does a payday loan cost in Colbert?

At Oklahoma’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $45. The typical statewide APR was 424% in 2023.

Where is the nearest credit union to Colbert?

NCUA data shows no credit union headquartered in Colbert or its county. Use the NCUA credit union locator to find branches and online credit unions.

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. Oklahoma Legislature — SB 1565 (2004)
  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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