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Payday Loans in Mansfield, WA: Rules, Costs and Local Options

Mansfield is a town of about 340 people in Douglas County, Washington. Payday loans are legal here under Washington law, so the same state limits apply whether you borrow in a store or online.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Mansfield follow Washington law (RCW 31.45 (Check Cashers and Sellers)).
  • Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $45 (15% fee).
  • The nearest larger city is Wenatchee, about 41 miles away.

Mansfield at a glance

Mansfield
Population (2024 Census estimate)340
Change since 2020+3% (growing)
CountyDouglas County
Size rank among 262 Washington places we cover251st
Nearest larger cityWenatchee (about 41 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Other towns within 25 miles6 (about 11,141 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)391%

Payday lending in Mansfield follows Washington state law. Lenders that serve Mansfield, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Washington Department of Financial Institutions.

Credit unions near Mansfield

NCUA data (June 2026) shows no credit union headquartered in Mansfield or Douglas 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 Mansfield

The main Washington rules for a payday loan in Mansfield: maximum loan: $700 or 30% of your gross monthly income, whichever is less; maximum fee: 15% on the first $500, 10% on amounts above $500; loans per year: no more than 8 in any 12-month period. See the full Washington payday loan rules.

What a $300 loan costs in Mansfield

At Washington’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $45 (15% fee). Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 391% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Douglas County before you borrow

  • Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Douglas 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 Mansfield

The nearest larger city is Wenatchee, about 41 miles away. See all 262 Washington cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Mansfield?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Mansfield under Washington state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Washington Department of Financial Institutions.

How much does a payday loan cost in Mansfield?

At Washington’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $45 (15% fee). The typical statewide APR was 391% in 2023.

Where is the nearest credit union to Mansfield?

NCUA data shows no credit union headquartered in Mansfield 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. Washington DFI — Payday loans
  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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