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Payday Loans in Goodrich, TX: Rules, Costs and Local Options

Payday loans are legal in Goodrich, Texas, a city of 277 people about 37 miles from Huntsville. Before you borrow, compare the cost with credit unions in the area.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Goodrich 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 Huntsville, about 37 miles away.

Goodrich at a glance

Goodrich
Population (2024 Census estimate)277
Change since 2020+10.8% (growing fast)
CountyPolk County
Size rank among 1,127 Texas places we cover1108th
Nearest larger cityHuntsville (about 37 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Other towns within 25 miles7 (about 22,526 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)662%

Payday lending in Goodrich follows Texas state law. Lenders that serve Goodrich, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC).

Credit unions near Goodrich

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

The main Texas rules for a payday loan in Goodrich: 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.

Check your city ordinance

Many Texas cities have their own rules for credit access businesses, such as limits on loan size and renewals. Ask the lender whether Goodrich has one, or contact the city.

What a $300 loan costs in Goodrich

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 Polk County before you borrow

  • Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Polk County.
  • Ask a federal credit union about a PAL: $200–$2,000 at no more than 28% APR (how PALs work).
  • Check your bank app for a small-dollar loan or early pay (bank options).
  • Try a cash advance app if you have direct deposit (apps compared).

Towns near Goodrich

The nearest larger city is Huntsville, about 37 miles away. See all 1,127 Texas cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Goodrich?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Goodrich 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 Goodrich?

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 Goodrich?

NCUA data shows no credit union headquartered in Goodrich 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. Texas OCCC — Credit access businesses
  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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