Peoria, AZ · West · Not permitted
Payday loans in Peoria
Peoria is governed by Arizona's statewide lending law — cities don't set their own loan rules. Payday lending is not permitted in Arizona. Any company offering two-week, high-fee loans here is operating outside state law — the state regulator is the right place to report it.
No license exists for this product in this state, so any lender offering it deserves a report.
Lending storefronts in Peoria
164,173 residents · Maricopa County / Yavapai County Median household income is $65,314 — above the Arizona median of $53,864.
1 storefront location of 1 company listed in the public directory snapshot below. Categories are the directory's own — verify a store's license with the state regulator before borrowing.
| Lender | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Business Loans Installment Loans, Financial Advising | Peoria, 85381 | (309) 204-9321 | Hours not listed |
Listing data: public business directory, collected 2022-02-20. Stores close and relocate — confirm with the regulator's license lookup on the Arizona page before visiting. Spot an error? Report it.
The online route in Peoria
The Arizona ban covers every lender serving Peoria residents, online or off. Sites that still advertise high-fee short-term loans here route through partner banks or tribal charters outside state licensing — treat them accordingly.
From the online lenders directory — terms each lender publishes about itself, checked September 2026. Directory only: we are not affiliated and make no availability promises — verify with the lender and the Arizona regulator.
The rules behind the numbers
Traditional high-cost payday lending is prohibited in Arizona; small loans are capped at 36% APR.
Statute: A.R.S. § 6-601 et seq.
Regulator: Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions · difi.az.gov
Questions people ask in Peoria
Are payday loans legal in Peoria, AZ?
No. Traditional high-cost payday lending is prohibited in Arizona; small loans are capped at 36% APR. The ban applies to Peoria like every other city in the state — any store or site offering two-week, high-fee loans here is operating outside the law.
Where can I borrow legally in Peoria?
Federal credit-union PALs (28% APR ceiling), installment lenders priced under the state cap, employer advances, and local assistance programs. Each costs a fraction of payday pricing.
A storefront in Peoria offered me a payday loan. Is that legal?
No. The state ban covers every lender making loans to Arizona residents, wherever the company is based. Save the contract, the website and the payment details — they are evidence.
Who do I report an illegal lender to in Peoria?
Complaints about a lender go to the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (difi.az.gov) — keep the loan agreement and every fee disclosure you were given.