Age & Residency
You'll generally need to be at least 18 and live in the U.S. Lenders use that basic borrower information to start an eligibility review.
Payday loans online in Ohio
Ohio borrowers can compare payday loan offers from licensed direct lenders entirely online - no branch visits, no paperwork. Bromoney connects you with real lending options built around your situation, not a generic credit score.
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What Is a Payday Loan?
A payday loan is a short-term, small-dollar loan, often $100-$500 and in some states higher, usually due by your next paycheck or within about two to four weeks. The borrower receives funds, then repays the amount borrowed plus a fee on the due date. Also called a cash advance, it can cover a bill that lands before your paycheck does.
Best forBorrowers with emergency expenses, including people with bad credit.
Get StartedFast Funding
Ohio applicants who complete verification before noon Eastern typically receive funds the same business day or by the next morning via direct deposit.
Bad Credit OK
Ohio lenders on the Bromoney platform evaluate income and banking history - a low credit score alone does not disqualify an application.
Trusted Lenders
Every lender in the Bromoney network holds an active Ohio Division of Financial Institutions license and operates within the fee and term limits set by the Short-Term Loan Act.
What You Need for a Payday Loan
The request may take a few minutes. Here's what most Ohio lenders require before they can review your information and decide whether to offer credit.
Steady Income
Your income can come from work or benefits, but it needs to be steady enough for the lender to see how you'll repay.
Active Bank Account
Most lenders ask for an active bank account so funds and repayment can move through a place you already use.
Ohio State Regulations
Legal lending restrictions for OH residents.
Max Loan Amount
$1,000
Based on Ohio Short-Term Loan Act (HB 123) statutes
Max Term
12 months
Maximum allowed repayment window; minimum term is 91 days
APR/Fees
28% interest rate cap + fees (effective APR ~60% on small loans)
Legal cap in Ohio under HB 123; includes origination and monthly maintenance fees
Rollovers
Not allowed
Ohio law prohibits the refinancing or rollover of a payday loan; lenders must offer a no-cost 90-day repayment plan upon request.
Information provided is for educational purposes only. Borrowers are encouraged to review all loan terms carefully before signing. Interest rates and fees vary by lender and loan type.
Local Ohio Insights
Market Insight: Ohio
Ohio's 2018 HB 123 reform made its payday loan market one of the more borrower-friendly in the Midwest. Neighboring Indiana and Kentucky impose fewer fee restrictions, which can result in higher effective APRs for borrowers in those states compared to a regulated Ohio loan.
Borrower Protection
Ohio borrowers are protected by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions (ODFI). The ODFI licenses all short-term lenders, investigates complaints, and can revoke licenses for violations of the Short-Term Loan Act. File a complaint at commerce.ohio.gov or call 1-800-282-1116.
Why Ohio residents choose Bromoney
Ohio's Short-Term Loan Act (HB 123) set strict fee caps and banned rollovers to protect borrowers. Bromoney filters its lender network to include only operators fully compliant with those rules. Ohio residents compare real, licensed offers in one place - without re-entering personal data on multiple lender sites.
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Estimate exactly how much you'll owe before you commit. Enter your loan amount and repayment term to see total costs, including fees and interest, laid out clearly.
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Installment Loan
If one due date feels too tight, an installment loan spreads the amount borrowed across fixed payments. You repay over a longer window, which can make budgeting easier, though the lender's terms still decide the real cost.
- Fixed monthly payments
- Longer repayment window
- APR is often lower than payday loan APR
Credit Union PAL / Personal Loan
A credit union PAL or a personal loan can be a slower, lower-cost path when you have room to plan. You may need credit union membership for a PAL, while a personal loan usually leans harder on your credit profile.
- PALs have regulated cost limits
- Credit union membership may be required
- Personal loans depend on your credit profile
Local & State Programs
Sometimes the better move is closer to home: state assistance, a local credit union, or a community program. Options change by state, so use your state page to see what may sit alongside payday loans.
- State and local help can depend on where you live
- Community lenders and nonprofit options may be available
- Your state page gives the local details
Payday Loans by State
Payday Loans
Payday loans online work differently by state. What you can borrow, what a cash advance can cost, and how you repay may change under state laws. If you have bad credit or a tight bill gap, choose your state below to review legal loan amounts, terms, and the options available to you.
Questions about this product
Ohio law caps payday loan principal at $1,000 per loan. Lenders cannot split a single transaction into multiple smaller loans to get around this limit. The cap applies to all licensed short-term lenders operating under the Short-Term Loan Act.
Under HB 123, lenders may charge a monthly maintenance fee of up to 10% of the original loan amount (max $30 per month), a one-time origination fee up to 2% on loans of $500 or more, and a check-cashing fee of up to $10. Ohio law sets a 28% annual interest rate cap, and the total cost of borrowing is further shaped by the origination and monthly maintenance fees permitted under the law's fee structure.
No. Ohio law prohibits rollovers on short-term loans. Once a loan reaches its due date, a lender cannot charge fees to extend or refinance the same balance. If repayment is a problem, contact your lender before the due date to discuss a repayment plan - lenders are required to offer at least one 90-day repayment option at no extra cost.
Most Ohio-licensed lenders deposit funds via ACH within one business day of approval. Some lenders offer same-day funding if the application is completed and verified before their daily cutoff time, typically noon Eastern.
Yes. Licensed Ohio lenders assess applications using income verification and bank account history, not just a FICO score. Steady employment or verifiable income is the primary qualifying factor for most short-term lenders on the Bromoney platform.
An online payday loan is a short-term, small-dollar loan typically due on the borrower's next payday, applied for and funded entirely online, with availability governed by state law. BroMoney is an online loan marketplace — not a direct lender — that connects borrowers with a network of 1,200+ licensed U.S. lender partners. Borrowers complete one online form in about 5 minutes. In practice, BroMoney then matches them with lenders using a soft inquiry, which does not affect your FICO® score, and borrowers review all offers before committing. Final approval is subject to each lender's own review criteria, and payday loan availability through BroMoney varies by state law.
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