- Payday loans in Cascade 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 Sheboygan, about 15 miles away.
Cascade at a glance
| Cascade | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 709 |
| Change since 2020 | -2.1% (shrinking) |
| County | Sheboygan County |
| Size rank among 561 Wisconsin places we cover | 426th |
| Nearest larger city | Sheboygan (about 15 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Sheboygan County | 4 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 33 (about 224,740 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 537% |
Payday lending in Cascade follows Wisconsin state law. Lenders that serve Cascade, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.
Credit unions near Cascade
No credit union has its main office in Cascade, but these are based elsewhere in Sheboygan County (NCUA, June 2026):
- Sheboygan Area Credit Union in Sheboygan (state charter)
- Meadowland Credit Union in Sheboygan Falls (state charter)
- Police Credit Union in Sheboygan (state charter)
- Kohler Credit Union in Sheboygan (state charter)
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 Cascade
The main Wisconsin rules for a payday loan in Cascade: 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 Cascade
Wisconsin law sets no cap on payday loan fees, so prices vary widely by lender. Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 537% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Sheboygan County before you borrow
- Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Sheboygan 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 Cascade
The nearest larger city is Sheboygan, about 15 miles away. See all 561 Wisconsin cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Cascade?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Cascade under Wisconsin state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.
How much does a payday loan cost in Cascade?
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 Cascade?
No credit union is headquartered in Cascade, but Sheboygan Area Credit Union is based in Sheboygan, also in Sheboygan 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)
- Wisconsin DFI — Licensed financial services FAQ
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary