- Payday loans in Mosheim follow Tennessee law (Deferred Presentment Services Act (TCA Title 45, Chapter 17)).
- Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs 15% of the check amount.
- The nearest larger city is Morristown, about 19 miles away.
Mosheim at a glance
| Mosheim | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 2,560 |
| Change since 2020 | +2.9% (growing) |
| County | Greene County |
| Size rank among 326 Tennessee places we cover | 148th |
| Nearest larger city | Morristown (about 19 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Greene County | 4 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 11 (about 73,465 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 460% |
Whether you borrow at a storefront in Morristown or online from Mosheim, the lender must hold a Tennessee license from the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions and follow state limits.
Credit unions near Mosheim
No credit union has its main office in Mosheim, but these are based elsewhere in Greene County (NCUA, June 2026):
- Consumer Credit Union in Greeneville (state charter)
- Greeneville Works Empls. Sav. Assn. Credit Union in Greeneville (state charter)
- Greeneville City Employees' Credit Union in Greeneville (state charter)
- Hurd Employees Credit Union in Greeneville (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 Mosheim
Key Tennessee limits that apply to Mosheim borrowers: maximum: $500 in total outstanding checks; maximum fee: 15% of the face amount of the check; loan term: up to 31 days. See the full Tennessee payday loan rules.
What a $300 loan costs in Mosheim
The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Tennessee at 460% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect 15% of the check amount. Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Greene 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 Mosheim 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 Mosheim
- Bulls Gap · 8 mi
- Greeneville · 8 mi
- Baileyton · 11 mi
- Tusculum · 12 mi
- Rogersville · 15 mi
- Morristown · 19 mi
The nearest larger city is Morristown, about 19 miles away. See all 326 Tennessee cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Mosheim?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Mosheim under Tennessee state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions.
How much does a payday loan cost in Mosheim?
At Tennessee’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs 15% of the check amount. The typical statewide APR was 460% in 2023.
Where is the nearest credit union to Mosheim?
No credit union is headquartered in Mosheim, but Consumer Credit Union is based in Greeneville, also in Greene 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)
- Tennessee — Consumer notice, Deferred Presentment Services Act
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary