Cash advances in Lewiston follow Idaho law: up to 1 loan at a time, fee no fee cap (set by contract), term Max 31 days. The state’s typical $300 loan costs $60 in fees and repays $360 — about 521% APR.
| County | Nez Perce County |
|---|---|
| Population | 32,872 |
| Median household income | $46,536 |
| Rank in Idaho | #9 by population among covered cities |
| State rules apply | Allowed · cap 1 loan at a time |
Why income matters here: high-cost lenders size loans against your deposit flow, not your address. In Lewiston, where the median household brings in $46,536 a year, a $300 advance with a $60 fee is one of the smaller recurring hits a budget can take — which is exactly why the cap exists.
| Max amount | 1 loan at a time |
|---|---|
| Max fee / rate | No fee cap (set by contract) |
| Term | Max 31 days |
| Rollovers | Max 3 |
| APR on the typical loan | 521% |
| Regulator | Idaho Department of Finance |
Statute: Idaho Code § 28-46-401 et seq. · details on the Idaho state page
Derived from ’s own worked example (a $300 loan carrying a $60 fee). Round figures in dollars.
| Amount | Fee for the term | Total repaid | APR ballpark |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $2,000 | $2,100 | 521% |
| $255 | $5,100 | $5,355 | 521% |
| $300 | $6,000 | $6,300 | 521% |
| $500 | $10,000 | $10,500 | 521% |
Fee rate: no fee cap (set by contract) · statute Idaho Code § 28-46-401 et seq.. Some states hand you the amount minus the fee; others fund the full amount — your contract controls.
Composite scenarios built from typical situations and the cost math on this page — not quotes from named individuals.
A refrigerator dies in summer. A used replacement is available today at a cash price. The advance buys the replacement now instead of rent-to-own; the $60 fee on a $360 repayment is a one-time cost against months of installments.
One-time fees compound slower than weekly rental contracts — compare totals.
A household is one bill behind and the utility sets a reconnect deadline later this week. Borrowing now keeps the power on and avoids a reconnect charge; repaying $600 on payday costs $100 for the bridge.
Reconnect fees plus deposit requirements often exceed the advance fee — but only compare before borrowing.
Payday lands four days after the rent deadline. The gap is small but the late fee is not. The advance closes the gap on time; repaying $120 — $20 in fees — beats the landlord’s late penalty and a court-filing risk.
Price the loan against the exact penalty it prevents.
Idaho law sets one price for the whole state: up to 1 loan at a time with no fee cap (set by contract). A typical $300 advance costs $60 and repays $360. City does not change the price — state does.
Storefront locations change often; this site does not list individual stores. The national chains and independents price at the same state cap — verify any location with the Idaho Department of Finance before you sign. Our cash advance places guide covers the chains and the license check.
Lenders typically want steady income with a deposit history in your account — a pay stub or benefits letter is enough at most no-credit-check lenders. Median household income in Lewiston is $46,536; lenders set no city-specific threshold.
Yes — storefront lenders pay cash during business hours, and app advances with instant transfer reach a debit card in minutes. Online ACH loans usually arrive the next business day.
The closest covered pages are linked above, with distances. Statewide rules and the full city list are on the Idaho state guide.
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