- Payday loans in Leary 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 Texarkana, about 7 miles away.
Leary at a glance
| Leary | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 456 |
| Change since 2020 | +2.9% (growing) |
| County | Bowie County |
| Size rank among 1,127 Texas places we cover | 1007th |
| Nearest larger city | Texarkana (about 7 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Bowie County | 7 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 12 (about 64,384 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 662% |
Whether you borrow at a storefront in Texarkana or online from Leary, the lender must hold a Texas license from the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC) and follow state limits.
Credit unions near Leary
No credit union has its main office in Leary, but these are based elsewhere in Bowie County (NCUA, June 2026):
- Morris Sheppard Texarkana Federal Credit Union in Texarkana (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Red River Employees Federal Credit Union in Texarkana (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Swemp Federal Credit Union in Texarkana (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Texarkana Terminal Employees Federal Credit Union in Texarkana (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Domino Federal Credit Union in Texarkana (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 Leary
Key Texas limits that apply to Leary borrowers: 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 Leary has one, or contact the city.
What a $300 loan costs in Leary
Texas law sets no cap on payday loan fees, so prices vary widely by lender. Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 662% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Bowie 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 Leary 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 Leary
The nearest larger city is Texarkana, about 7 miles away. See all 1,127 Texas cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Leary?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Leary 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 Leary?
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 Leary?
No credit union is headquartered in Leary, but Morris Sheppard Texarkana Federal Credit Union is based in Texarkana, also in Bowie 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