Payday Loans and Cash Advance in South Cle Elum, WA
Payday and installment loans in one short form, offers from licensed lenders, and money sent to your bank account if you are approved.
Estimate uses the maximum fee Washington law allows (up to 15% of the first $500 borrowed plus 10% of any amount over $500 (interest and fees combined)). Some lenders charge less. A typical two-week loan with a $15 per $100 fee has an APR near 400%. Your offer may differ.
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- Full cost and APR shown before you sign
- All credit types can apply; lenders may check credit
South Cle Elum residents can request payday loans of $100 to $700 online in a few minutes and see the full cost before deciding. Washington caps payday loans at $700. Fee limit: up to 15% of the first $500 borrowed plus 10% of any amount over $500 (interest and fees combined). At the maximum fee, a $300 loan means about $345 due on your next payday. The median household here earns $66,750, 32% below the Washington median, so that repayment would take about 13% of a typical two-week paycheck.
Why request online
Payday Loans in South Cle Elum: the short answer
Installment loans in South Cle Elum
Need more than $700 or more time to repay? Washington also allows consumer installment loans from licensed lenders, repaid in fixed monthly payments. Licensed lenders may charge up to 25% a year, calculated by the simple interest method (add-on allowed only up to 3 years on loans not secured by property).
- A payday loan fits a small, one-off gap you can repay in full on your next payday.
- An installment loan fits a larger amount or a budget that needs smaller monthly payments; check the total interest before you sign.
- Installment lenders need a license: Consumer Loan Company license, Washington Department of Financial Institutions.
Illustration only. Your lender must disclose the APR, payment schedule and total cost before you sign.
How it works
What a $300 loan means for a typical South Cle Elum budget
At the maximum fee Washington allows, a $300 loan means about $345 due on your next payday.
Renters in South Cle Elum already spend a median 26.9% of income on rent. If the repayment would leave you short on rent or bills, a smaller amount or a longer-term option below usually costs less.
Illustration only. Your fee, APR and term come from the lender and must be disclosed before you sign. Census estimates for small towns have wide margins of error, so treat local figures as approximate.
South Cle Elum, WA: Local Financial Snapshot
City-level ACS dataLocal economic and housing context for South Cle Elum. Figures use the latest 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-Year release available for small-area comparison.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-Year. Tables B01003, B19013, B25064, B25071, B17001 and B23025. City-level payday-loan volume is not consistently published for every U.S. locality, so no local borrowing count is estimated here.
Your protections in South Cle Elum
- Maximum loan amount: $700.
- Fee limit: Up to 15% of the first $500 borrowed plus 10% of any amount over $500 (interest and fees combined).
- Maximum loan term: 45 days.
- Income limit: cannot exceed 30% of gross monthly income (or $700, whichever is lower).
- Renewals: The due date must be on or after the next pay date (or the second pay date if the next is within 7 days). Terms over 45 days only by agreement with no added fee.
- Waiting period: A borrower in default on a small loan cannot get a new one until it is repaid or two years pass.
- Payment plan: Borrower may request a no-fee installment plan any time before default, with 90 to 180 days to repay depending on loan size.
- Loan limits: No more than 8 payday loans from all lenders in any 12 months, enforced through a statewide database lenders must report to.
- Lenders must hold a license from the Washington Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and disclose fees and APR before you sign.
Lower-cost options in South Cle Elum
Cash loans near me in South Cle Elum: nearby locations
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Payday loans near me: South Cle Elum and nearby towns
Requests work the same from any of these nearby Washington towns; distances are straight-line from South Cle Elum.
- Cle Elum, WA2 mi · pop. 1,905 · median income $63,973
- Roslyn, WA3 mi · pop. 1,076 · median income $104,800
- Ronald, WA5 mi · pop. 119
- Easton, WA11 mi · pop. 647 · median income $112,500
- Thorp, WA17 mi · pop. 230 · median income $120,739
- Vantage, WA23 mi
Other Kittitas County towns:
What borrowing looks like in South Cle Elum
Worked out from local Census income and rent figures and state lending rules, so you can plan before you apply.
How much does a $1,000 installment loan cost per month in South Cle Elum?
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As a regulated installment loan at the Washington limit of 25% APR over 12 months, $1,000 costs about $95.04 a month, or $140.53 in interest in total. That is 1.7% of the median South Cle Elum household income of $5,562 a month. Your lender shows the exact APR and total cost before you sign.
Is it harder to cover bills in South Cle Elum than in the rest of Washington?
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Median household income in South Cle Elum is $66,750, 32% below the Washington median, and median rent is $1,661 a month (6% below the state). Renters here spend a median 26.9% of income on rent, so compare any monthly loan payment with what is left after rent and utilities.
Payday or installment loan: which costs less in South Cle Elum?
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A $500 payday loan at about $15.00 per $100 costs about $75.00 for two weeks, due in one payment of $575.00. As a regulated installment loan at the Washington limit of 25% APR over 6 months, $500 costs about $89.51 a month and $37.08 in total interest. The payday loan is shorter; the installment loan is easier on a monthly budget if you cannot repay everything on your next payday.
Do I need to visit a store to get a loan in South Cle Elum?
How it works
No. The whole request is online and takes a few minutes. You can see financial locations in South Cle Elum on the map above, but if a lender approves you, money is usually sent by direct deposit, often by the next business day.
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Questions people ask
Where can I get a cash advance near me in South Cle Elum?
You can see nearby bank and credit union locations on this page, but you do not need to visit one: the request is online and takes a few minutes. If a licensed lender approves you, the money is usually sent by direct deposit, often by the next business day. Washington rules on loan amounts and fees apply.
Can I get a loan in South Cle Elum with bad credit?
Yes, you can apply with any credit history. Lenders look at your income and banking history, not only your credit score, but they may still check your credit and approval is not guaranteed. Compare the APR and total cost before you accept.
Are payday loans legal in South Cle Elum, Washington?
Yes. Washington licenses lenders through the Washington Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) under RCW 31.45 (Check Cashers and Sellers Act), esp. RCW 31.45.073.
How much can I borrow in South Cle Elum?
Up to $700 under Washington law. The lender sets your amount based on your income and state rules.
How much does a payday loan cost in Washington?
Fee limit in Washington: up to 15% of the first $500 borrowed plus 10% of any amount over $500 (interest and fees combined). At $15 per $100, a $300 two-week loan costs $45, about 391% APR.
Where can I complain about a lender in Washington?
Contact the Washington Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) at 360-902-8700 or submit a complaint to the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.
It takes a few minutes and costs nothing to ask. You decide after you see the full cost.
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Sources
State rules, regulator contacts and legal sources are listed on the Washington page. Local income and housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024.