- Payday loans in Mona follow Utah law (Utah Code Title 7, Chapter 23 (Deferred Deposit Lending)).
- Utah law sets no cap on payday loan fees, so prices vary widely by lender.
- The nearest larger city is Spanish Fork, about 23 miles away.
Mona at a glance
| Mona | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 1,950 |
| Change since 2020 | +10.5% (growing fast) |
| County | Juab County |
| Size rank among 230 Utah places we cover | 124th |
| Nearest larger city | Spanish Fork (about 23 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Juab County | 1 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 15 (about 125,619 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 543% |
There is no separate Mona payday law: Utah rules apply here, and any lender serving Mona residents, online or in person, needs a license from the Utah Department of Financial Institutions.
Credit unions near Mona
No credit union has its main office in Mona, but these are based elsewhere in Juab County (NCUA, June 2026):
- Nephi Western Employees Federal Credit Union in Nephi (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.
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Payday loan rules that apply in Mona
In short, Utah rules that cover Mona include: loan amount and fees: no statutory cap; maximum interest period: 10 weeks; no interest or fees after that; extended payment plan: after 10 weeks you can ask for an extended payment plan with no extra interest or fees. See the full Utah payday loan rules.
What a $300 loan costs in Mona
Utah law sets no cap on payday loan fees, so prices vary widely by lender. Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 543% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Juab County before you borrow
Before a payday loan, Mona residents can usually find something cheaper:
- Local assistance through 211 covering Juab 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 Mona
The nearest larger city is Spanish Fork, about 23 miles away. See all 230 Utah cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Mona?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Mona under Utah state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Utah Department of Financial Institutions.
How much does a payday loan cost in Mona?
Utah law sets no cap on payday loan fees, so prices vary widely by lender. The typical statewide APR was 543% in 2023.
Where is the nearest credit union to Mona?
No credit union is headquartered in Mona, but Nephi Western Employees Federal Credit Union is based in Nephi, also in Juab 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)
- Utah Code 7-23-401
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary