Loans in San Mateo County, CA: payday, personal & title options
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates for San Mateo County, CA.
The median household in San Mateo County earns $158,855 a year, 60% above the California median of $99,122. About 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, and 41.5% of households rent their home.
What you need for a payday loan in San Mateo County
Lenders that serve San Mateo County typically ask for the following:
- Be 18 or older (19 in some states) and a US resident
- A government-issued photo ID
- A steady source of income — a job, benefits or self-employment
- An active checking account in your name for the deposit
- A working phone number and email address
Popular loan amounts in San Mateo County
What San Mateo County borrowers use it for
the fastest options online
Car repairskeep getting to work while the shop fixes it
Emergencieshandle the unexpected the same week
Moving costsdeposits, trucks and first-week expenses
Loans for your situation
Which loans are available in San Mateo County
Payday Loans Legal
Payday loans are legal in California under the California Deferred Deposit Transaction Law (CDDTL), from lenders licensed by the DFPI.
Personal Loans
Under $2,500: tiered 12%-30%/yr.
Title Loans Legal
Car-title loans are legal in California as California Financing Law (CFL) loans.
Banks and credit unions in San Mateo County
Banks with branches in San Mateo County
145 FDIC-insured bank branches from 31 banks. Many banks offer small-dollar loans or overdraft lines to existing customers.
| Bank | Branches | Example location |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 24 | 2800 Junipero Serra Blvd, Daly City 94015 |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 23 | 1435 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame 94010 |
| Bank of America, National Association | 17 | 2031 Ralston Ave, Belmont 94002 |
| U.S. Bank National Association | 13 | 620 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park 94025 |
| Citibank, National Association | 10 | 951 Edgewater Blvd, Foster City 94404 |
| Tri Counties Bank | 8 | 6600 Mission St, Daly City 94014 |
| BMO Bank National Association | 7 | 149 Park Rd, Burlingame 94010 |
| Cathay Bank | 4 | 1095 El Camino Real, Millbrae 94030 |
| Fifth Third Bank, National Association | 4 | 444 S El Camino Real, San Mateo 94402 |
| Bank of the Orient | 3 | 475 El Camino Real, Millbrae 94030 |
Source: FDIC BankFind Suite, retrieved Oct 2026.
Credit unions in San Mateo County
40 credit-union locations from 17 credit unions.
| Credit union | Location |
|---|---|
| Communityamerica | 851 Cherry Ave, San Bruno 94066 |
| American Airlines | San Francisco International Airport Terminal 1, San Francisco 94128 |
| Patelco | 362 Gellert Blvd, Daly City 94015 |
| Nuvision | 340 Dna Way Bldg 1038, South San Francisco 94080 |
| Provident | 303 Twin Dolphin Dr, Redwood City 94065 |
| Operating Engineers Local Union #3 | 828 Mahler Rd Ste A, Burlingame 94010 |
| Monterra | 350 Convention Way, Redwood City 94063 |
| Stanford | 905 Barron Avenue, Redwood City 94063 |
| Financial Partners | 365 S Spruce Ave, South San Francisco 94080 |
| San Francisco | 1811 El Camino Real, Burlingame 94010 |
| The Police | 1250 Grundy Ln, San Bruno 94066 |
| Premier One | 530 El Camino Real, Redwood City 94063 |
Source: NCUA credit union branch data, June 30, 2026.
Cities in San Mateo County
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Frequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in San Mateo County?
San Mateo County follows California law. Payday loans are legal in California under the California Deferred Deposit Transaction Law (CDDTL), from lenders licensed by the DFPI.
Are title loans legal in San Mateo County?
Car-title loans are legal in California as California Financing Law (CFL) loans.
Where can I get a small loan in San Mateo County?
Options include 145 bank and 40 credit-union locations in the county, licensed installment lenders, and online lenders you can reach through our short form in about 3 minutes.
How do I get a loan in San Mateo County?
Fill out our short online form from anywhere in San Mateo County. We share it with lenders in our network that serve California; if one approves you, you review the terms and the money is deposited to your bank account, often the next business day.
Can I get an emergency loan in San Mateo County?
Yes. When an unexpected bill comes up, San Mateo County residents can request an emergency loan online at any time of day. Our 3-minute form reaches multiple lenders in our network, many decide within minutes, and approved funds are often deposited by the next business day. All credit types are considered, and there's no cost or obligation to see your options.
Can I get a loan in San Mateo County on the weekend?
You can submit our online form any day, including weekends and holidays, and some lenders review requests right away. Deposits depend on banking days, so funds requested on a Saturday or Sunday typically arrive the next business day. Submitting early helps you get the first available deposit. San Mateo County residents can start any time, and it takes about 3 minutes.
Where can I get a loan in San Mateo County, CA?
You can apply at banks, credit unions and lenders in San Mateo County, or apply online from anywhere in the county. Online requests are often the quickest way to reach several lenders at once. Our free form sends a single request to lenders in our network that serve California residents, and many give a decision within minutes. It takes about 3 minutes to see if you qualify.
Can I get a loan in San Mateo County with bad credit?
Yes, many lenders in our network work with San Mateo County residents who have fair, poor or limited credit. They look at your income and ability to repay, not just your score, and some use alternative credit data instead of a traditional hard pull. Approval isn't guaranteed, but checking is free and takes about 3 minutes. Loan amounts range from $100 to $5,000.