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

Payday loans are legal in Nowata, Oklahoma, a city of 3,592 people about 17 miles from Bartlesville. Before you borrow, compare the cost with credit unions in the area.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Nowata 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 Bartlesville, about 17 miles away.

Nowata at a glance

Nowata
Population (2024 Census estimate)3,592
Change since 2020+2.1% (growing)
CountyNowata County
Size rank among 411 Oklahoma places we cover94th
Nearest larger cityBartlesville (about 17 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Other towns within 25 miles13 (about 49,144 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)424%

Whether you borrow at a storefront in Bartlesville or online from Nowata, the lender must hold a Oklahoma license from the Oklahoma Department of Consumer Credit and follow state limits.

Credit unions near Nowata

NCUA data (June 2026) shows no credit union headquartered in Nowata or Nowata 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 Nowata

Key Oklahoma limits that apply to Nowata borrowers: 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 Nowata

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 Nowata 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 Nowata 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 Nowata

The nearest larger city is Bartlesville, about 17 miles away. See all 411 Oklahoma cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Nowata?

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

How much does a payday loan cost in Nowata?

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

Where is the nearest credit union to Nowata?

NCUA data shows no credit union headquartered in Nowata 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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