Loans in Delaware: payday, personal & title loan laws (2026)

In Delaware, payday loans are legal, car title loans are legal, and personal installment loans are available from licensed lenders. Below are the verified rules, local lenders and credit unions for all 3 counties and 11 cities with 10,000+ residents.

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Payday Loans Legal

Payday loans ("short-term consumer loans") are legal in Delaware from lenders licensed by the State Bank Commissioner.

Personal Loans

No cap; licensed lenders may charge any rate the agreement states.

Title Loans Legal

Car-title loans are legal in Delaware from licensed lenders under 5 Del.

Delaware at a glance

1,021,191

Residents

$84,954

Median household income

249

FDIC bank branches

Credit-union branches

Counties in Delaware

Kent County New Castle County Sussex County

Cities in Delaware

Wilmington Dover Newark Middletown Bear Glasgow Brookside Hockessin Smyrna Milford Pike Creek Valley

Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Delaware?

Payday loans ("short-term consumer loans") are legal in Delaware from lenders licensed by the State Bank Commissioner. There is no rate cap. Instead, the law limits each borrower to five such loans in any 12 months, counted across all lenders through a state database.

How much can you borrow with a payday loan in Delaware?

$1,000. A short-term consumer loan is defined as $1,000 or less.

How much do payday loans cost in Delaware?

No cap. Licensed lenders may charge any interest rate the loan agreement provides, and other state rate limits do not apply.

Are title loans legal in Delaware?

Car-title loans are legal in Delaware from licensed lenders under 5 Del. C. Chapter 22, Subchapter V. There is no rate cap. The total term is limited to 180 days, and a workout plan must be offered before repossession.

How much can you get for a title loan in Delaware?

Subchapter V sets no maximum loan amount.

Is there a cap on personal loan interest rates in Delaware?

No cap; licensed lenders may charge any rate the agreement states.

Do personal loan lenders need a license in Delaware?

Yes. Anyone in the business of lending money in Delaware needs a license. A person making no more than 5 loans in 12 months is not considered to be in the business. Banks are exempt.