- Payday loans in Flower Mound follow Texas law (Texas Finance Code chapter 393 (Credit Access Businesses)).
- Texas law sets no cap on payday loan fees, so prices vary widely by lender.
- The nearest larger city is Lewisville, about 8 miles away.
Flower Mound at a glance
| Flower Mound | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 79,990 |
| Change since 2020 | +4.6% (growing) |
| Counties | Denton County and Tarrant County |
| Size rank among 1,127 Texas places we cover | 53rd |
| Nearest larger city | Lewisville (about 8 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in these counties | 19 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 68 (about 3,934,052 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 662% |
There is no separate Flower Mound payday law: Texas rules apply here, and any lender serving Flower Mound residents, online or in person, needs a license from the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC).
Credit unions near Flower Mound
No credit union has its main office in Flower Mound, but these are based elsewhere in Denton County (NCUA, June 2026):
- Datcu Credit Union in Denton (state charter)
- Ben E Keith Company Employees Federal Credit Union in Fort Worth (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Member Preferred Federal Credit Union in Fort Worth (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Natural Resources Conservation Serv Federal Credit Union in Fort Worth (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Texas People Federal Credit Union in Fort Worth (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
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 Flower Mound
In short, Texas rules that cover Flower Mound include: how it works: most payday and title loans are arranged by licensed Credit Access Businesses (CABs) with a third-party lender; fees: cAB fees are not capped by state law, which is why Texas has some of the highest APRs in the country; licensing: each CAB location must be licensed by the OCCC. See the full Texas payday loan rules.
Many Texas cities have their own rules for credit access businesses, such as limits on loan size and renewals. Ask the lender whether Flower Mound has one, or contact the city.
What a $300 loan costs in Flower Mound
The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Texas at 662% (June 2023). Texas law sets no cap on payday loan fees, so prices vary widely by lender. Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Denton County before you borrow
Before a payday loan, Flower Mound residents can usually find something cheaper:
- Local assistance through 211 covering Denton County.
- A credit union payday alternative loan (max 28% APR). See PALs explained.
- Your bank’s small-dollar loan, if offered (compare banks).
- A cash advance app for $20–$500 (apps compared).
Towns near Flower Mound
- Double Oak · 2 mi
- Bartonville · 4 mi
- Copper Canyon · 4 mi
- Trophy Club · 5 mi
- Highland Village · 5 mi
- Argyle · 6 mi
The nearest larger city is Lewisville, about 8 miles away. See all 1,127 Texas cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Flower Mound?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Flower Mound under Texas state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC).
How much does a payday loan cost in Flower Mound?
Texas law sets no cap on payday loan fees, so prices vary widely by lender. The typical statewide APR was 662% in 2023.
Where is the nearest credit union to Flower Mound?
No credit union is headquartered in Flower Mound, but Datcu Credit Union is based in Denton, also in Denton 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)
- Texas OCCC — Credit access businesses
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary