- Payday loans in Wilsonville follow Oregon law (ORS chapter 725A).
- Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs About $39 on a 31-day loan ($30 origination fee plus 36% interest).
- The nearest larger city is Tualatin, about 5 miles away.
Wilsonville at a glance
| Wilsonville | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 27,895 |
| Change since 2020 | +4.4% (growing) |
| Counties | Clackamas County and Washington County |
| Size rank among 211 Oregon places we cover | 22nd |
| Share of Oregon’s population | 0.7% |
| Nearest larger city | Tualatin (about 5 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in these counties | 11 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 46 (about 1,519,983 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 140% |
Whether you borrow at a storefront in Tualatin or online from Wilsonville, the lender must hold a Oregon license from the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation and follow state limits.
Credit unions near Wilsonville
No credit union has its main office in Wilsonville, but these are based elsewhere in Clackamas County (NCUA, June 2026):
- Cutting Edge Federal Credit Union in Milwaukie (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Embold Federal Credit Union in Oregon City (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Castparts Employees Federal Credit Union in Portland (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Machinists - Boilermakers Federal Credit Union in Gladstone (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Forrit Credit Union in Clackamas (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.
Payday loan rules that apply in Wilsonville
Key Oregon limits that apply to Wilsonville borrowers: minimum term: 31 days; interest: 36% a year; origination fee: $10 per $100, up to $30 on a new loan. See the full Oregon payday loan rules.
What a $300 loan costs in Wilsonville
The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Oregon at 140% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect About $39 on a 31-day loan ($30 origination fee plus 36% interest). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Clackamas 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 Wilsonville 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 Wilsonville
The nearest larger city is Tualatin, about 5 miles away. See all 211 Oregon cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Wilsonville?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Wilsonville under Oregon state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation.
How much does a payday loan cost in Wilsonville?
At Oregon’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs About $39 on a 31-day loan ($30 origination fee plus 36% interest). The typical statewide APR was 140% in 2023.
Where is the nearest credit union to Wilsonville?
No credit union is headquartered in Wilsonville, but Cutting Edge Federal Credit Union is based in Milwaukie, also in Clackamas 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)
- Oregon DFR — Payday loans
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary