Cash Advance & Payday Loans in Sierra Madre, CA
Sierra Madre is a small community of roughly 11,057 residents in Los Angeles County. Every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook: borrow at most $300, pay at most 15% in fees, repay within 31 days.
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Borrowing in Sierra Madre: the local picture
Sierra Madre is a small community of roughly 11,057 residents in Los Angeles County (91025, 91024). Payday loans and cash advances here — and everywhere in California — follow one rulebook: a maximum $300 loan, a fee capped at 15% of the face value, and a term no longer than 31 days. Household income here (about $92,384 a year) runs roughly 49% above the typical California city in our data.
Cost snapshot for Sierra Madre
| You borrow | Fee (14 days) | Total due (14d) | APR (14d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $15 | $115 | 391% |
| $200 | $30 | $230 | 391% |
| $300 | $45 | $345 | 391% |
Household income here (about $92,384 a year) runs roughly 49% above the typical California city in our data. When a budget gap hits in Sierra Madre, the cheapest move is still to ask about a payment plan, a credit-union Payday Alternative Loan, or local assistance before paying $45 to bridge two weeks — but if a payday loan is the tool you choose, the table above is the legal ceiling, not a target.
Your rights in Sierra Madre
- One loan at a time, $300 max. Statewide cap — no Sierra Madre exception.
- No rollovers. Refuse any offer to "renew" for a new fee.
- Rescind overnight. Back out by end of the next business day, free.
- No criminal threats. A bounced check on this loan is not a crime in California.
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Sierra Madre FAQ
How much does a $300 payday loan cost in Sierra Madre?
The same as anywhere in California: $45 in fees at the 15% legal maximum, with $255 cash in hand and 31 days to repay. A Sierra Madre lender charging more than that is breaking state law.
Can I cancel a payday loan in Sierra Madre?
Yes — California law lets you rescind by the end of the next business day, return the money, and owe no fee, wherever in the state you borrowed.
Where do I complain about a lender in Sierra Madre?
To the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation at dfpi.ca.gov/file-a-complaint — it regulates lenders in every city and county, including Sierra Madre.
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