Union, NJ · Northeast · Not permitted
Payday loans in Union
Union is governed by New Jersey's statewide lending law — cities don't set their own loan rules. Payday lending is not permitted in New Jersey. 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 Union
64,084 residents · Hunterdon County/Union County Median household income is $99,135 — above the New Jersey median of $84,968.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Remodeling Consumer lending | 1767 US Highway 22 W Ste 2, 07083 | (800) 894-8682 | 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 New Jersey page before visiting. Spot an error? Report it.
The online route in Union
The New Jersey ban covers every lender serving Union 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 New Jersey regulator.
The rules behind the numbers
Payday lending is illegal in New Jersey under civil and criminal usury statutes.
Statute: N.J.S.A. 2C:21-19 / N.J.S.A. 17:16C-1 et seq.
Regulator: New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance · www.nj.gov
Questions people ask in Union
Are payday loans legal in Union, NJ?
No. Payday lending is illegal in New Jersey under civil and criminal usury statutes. The ban applies to Union 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 Union?
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 Union offered me a payday loan. Is that legal?
No. The state ban covers every lender making loans to New Jersey 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 Union?
Complaints about a lender go to the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (www.nj.gov) — keep the loan agreement and every fee disclosure you were given.