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Payday Loans in Argyle, WI: Rules, Costs and Local Options

With about 818 residents (2024 Census estimate), Argyle has grown since 2020. If you are thinking about a payday loan here, these are the Wisconsin rules that apply, what it costs and the local alternatives.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Argyle follow Wisconsin law (Wis. Stat. § 138.14).
  • Wisconsin law sets no cap on payday loan fees, so prices vary widely by lender.
  • The nearest larger city is Fitchburg, about 30 miles away.

Argyle at a glance

Argyle
Population (2024 Census estimate)818
Change since 2020+3.8% (growing)
CountyLafayette County
Size rank among 561 Wisconsin places we cover398th
Nearest larger cityFitchburg (about 30 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Other towns within 25 miles17 (about 42,433 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)537%

There is no separate Argyle payday law: Wisconsin rules apply here, and any lender serving Argyle residents, online or in person, needs a license from the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.

Credit unions near Argyle

NCUA data (June 2026) shows no credit union headquartered in Argyle or Lafayette 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 Argyle

In short, Wisconsin rules that cover Argyle include: maximum loan: $1,500 or 35% of your gross monthly income, whichever is less; loan term: 90 days or less; renewals: one renewal; 24-hour cooling-off period after repaying a renewed loan. See the full Wisconsin payday loan rules.

What a $300 loan costs in Argyle

The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Wisconsin at 537% (June 2023). Wisconsin 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 Lafayette County before you borrow

Before a payday loan, Argyle residents can usually find something cheaper:

  1. Local assistance through 211 covering Lafayette County.
  2. A credit union payday alternative loan (max 28% APR). See PALs explained.
  3. Your bank’s small-dollar loan, if offered (compare banks).
  4. A cash advance app for $20–$500 (apps compared).

Towns near Argyle

The nearest larger city is Fitchburg, about 30 miles away. See all 561 Wisconsin cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Argyle?

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

How much does a payday loan cost in Argyle?

Wisconsin law sets no cap on payday loan fees, so prices vary widely by lender. The typical statewide APR was 537% in 2023.

Where is the nearest credit union to Argyle?

NCUA data shows no credit union headquartered in Argyle 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. Wisconsin DFI — Licensed financial services FAQ
  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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