Payday Loans in Woodworth, LA: Rates, Rules & Calculator

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By the Paydayloaning Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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Payday loan rules that apply in Woodworth

Every figure below is published by the state or the regulator that sets it, with a link to the primary source. These rules apply to any lender serving Woodworth — Louisiana's fee cap is not adjusted city by city.

Rule	Detail	Source
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)	12% per annum maximum conventional interest (La. R.S. 9:3500(C)(1)) Source quote Source says: "The amount of the conventional interest cannot exceed twelve percent per annum."	Louisiana State Legislature as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending status	Legal and licensed — deferred presentment and small loans ($350 or less, 60 days or less) under OFI-issued licenses Source quote Source says: "Persons who make loans of $350 or less for a term of 60 days or less."	Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensing	Consumer loan license required from OFI before making consumer loans Source quote Source says: "Persons who wish to engage in the business of making consumer loans must hold a consumer loan license issued by this Office"	Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions as of 2026-09-16
State lending regulator	Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions (OFI), Non-Depository Division Source quote Source says: "OFI is responsible for the supervision of various entities which provide financial services to the citizens of the State of Louisiana."	Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions as of 2026-09-16
Licensed-lender consumer loan finance charge caps	36% first $1,400; 27% to $4,000; 24% to $7,000; 21% above (R.S. 9:3519(A)) Source quote Source says: "Thirty-six percent per year for that portion of the unpaid principal amount of the loan not exceeding one thousand four hundred dollars"	Louisiana State Legislature as of 2026-09-16

What a payday loan costs in Woodworth

A payday loan is priced by a fee per $100 borrowed, not by a monthly interest rate. Because the loan is usually due in about two weeks, that fee translates into an annual percentage rate many times higher than an installment loan or a credit card — the Federal Trade Commission's own example, a $15 fee per $100 on a two-week loan, works out to roughly 391% APR. Federal law requires the lender to show you the finance charge and the APR in writing before you sign, so the real cost is knowable before you commit. How payday loan fees work.

Cheaper alternatives in Woodworth

A small personal installment loan is the closest like-for-like replacement: the same lump sum, but repaid in fixed monthly payments, so the APR is a fraction of a payday advance's. Pre-qualification uses a soft credit pull that does not affect your score, so you can compare offers without cost. Payday loan vs personal loan.

About Woodworth

Population: 1,730 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
Size in Louisiana: the 118th-largest of 302 Census places in the state.
Population trend: Its population fell about 0.9% between the 2020 Census base and the 2023 estimate.
Nearest larger cities: Alexandria, LA (9 mi); Pineville, LA (13 mi); Ball, LA (18 mi). Bigger markets often have more lenders, but a lender licensed in Louisiana serves Woodworth under the same state rules.

Before you borrow in Woodworth

Confirm payday lending is permitted in Louisiana and check the maximum fee in the table above.
Compare the APR, not the dollar fee — that is the only way to compare a two-week loan with a two-year one.
Run the numbers with our loan payment calculator to price the same amount as an installment loan.
Verify the lender is licensed in Louisiana with the regulator listed above.
Never give a lender remote access to your bank account beyond the amount you actually owe, and ask for any repayment plan in writing.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a payday loan in Woodworth?

Only if payday lending is permitted in Louisiana. Payday lending is regulated state by state, so whether a licensed lender may offer one in Woodworth depends on Louisiana law rather than on any local ordinance. See the sourced figure on our Louisiana lending reference page.

How much can I borrow with a payday loan in Woodworth?

State law sets the maximum advance, and many states cap payday loans at a few hundred dollars. The sourced limit for Louisiana is listed with its publisher on our state reference page, so you can see the current figure rather than an estimate.

How much does a payday loan cost in Woodworth?

Lenders charge a fee per $100 borrowed rather than a monthly interest rate, and Louisiana law sets the maximum fee. Because the term is only a couple of weeks, that fee produces a very high APR. Our state reference page lists the sourced fee cap, and our APR calculator shows the math.

Will a payday loan in Woodworth hurt my credit?

Many payday lenders do not report on-time payments to the major credit bureaus, so a payday loan usually will not build your credit. An unpaid balance that is sent to collections can still be reported and damage your score, which is why the repayment plan matters more than the application.

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