Loans in Franklin County, OH: payday, personal & title options
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates for Franklin County, OH.
The median household in Franklin County earns $75,176 a year, 5% above the Ohio median of $71,389. About 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line, and 47.2% of households rent their home.
What you need for a payday loan in Franklin County
Lenders that serve Franklin 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 Franklin County
What Franklin County borrowers use it for
the fastest options online
Moving costsdeposits, trucks and first-week expenses
Car repairskeep getting to work while the shop fixes it
Holiday expensesgifts and travel without maxing a card
Loans for your situation
Which loans are available in Franklin County
Payday Loans Legal
Payday-style loans are legal in Ohio only as 'short-term loans' from lenders licensed under the Short-Term Loan Act (as rewritten by House Bill 123, effective 2019).
Personal Loans
Licensed lenders capped at 21%-28% a year depending on license; Consumer Installment Loan Act 25%.
Title Loans Limited
Short-term (payday) lenders may not take a car title as security, and credit services organizations may not arrange loans under $5,000, of one year or less, or above 28% APR.
Banks and credit unions in Franklin County
Banks with branches in Franklin County
286 FDIC-insured bank branches from 37 banks. Many banks offer small-dollar loans or overdraft lines to existing customers.
| Bank | Branches | Example location |
|---|---|---|
| The Huntington National Bank | 44 | 17 S High St, Columbus 43215 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 41 | 3233 Cleveland Ave, Columbus 43224 |
| Fifth Third Bank, National Association | 30 | 21 E State St, Columbus 43215 |
| PNC Bank, National Association | 26 | 155 E Broad St, Columbus 43215 |
| U.S. Bank National Association | 23 | 4656 Cemetery Rd, Hilliard 43026 |
| KeyBank National Association | 18 | 733 Bethel Rd, Columbus 43214 |
| German American Bank | 15 | 430 N Hamilton Rd, Whitehall 43213 |
| Bank of America, National Association | 15 | 1650 Morse Rd, Columbus 43229 |
| First Merchants Bank | 9 | 2130 Tremont Ctr, Upper Arlington 43221 |
| WesBanco Bank, Inc. | 8 | 116 S Stygler Rd, Gahanna 43230 |
Source: FDIC BankFind Suite, retrieved Oct 2026.
Credit unions in Franklin County
65 credit-union locations from 20 credit unions.
| Credit union | Location |
|---|---|
| Wright-Patt Credit Union, Inc. | 1761 W Lane Ave, Upper Arlington 43221 |
| Baxter | 7000 Cardinal Pl, Dublin 43017 |
| Together | 690 Schrock Rd, Columbus 43229 |
| Kemba Financial | 555 Officenter Pl, Gahanna 43230 |
| Telhio | 8010 E Broad St, Reynoldsburg 43068 |
| Pathways Financial | 5665 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus 43230 |
| Bmi | 760 Kinnear Rd, Columbus 43212 |
| Cme | 150 E Mound St, Columbus 43215 |
| Abbott Laboratories | 3300 Stelzer Rd, Columbus 43219 |
| Credit Union Of Ohio | 5500 Britton Pkwy, Hilliard 43026 |
| Bridge | 1980 W Broad St, Columbus 43223 |
| First Service | 100 Main St, Groveport 43125 |
Source: NCUA credit union branch data, June 30, 2026.
Cities in Franklin County
Frequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Franklin County?
Franklin County follows Ohio law. Payday-style loans are legal in Ohio only as 'short-term loans' from lenders licensed under the Short-Term Loan Act (as rewritten by House Bill 123, effective 2019).
Are title loans legal in Franklin County?
Short-term (payday) lenders may not take a car title as security, and credit services organizations may not arrange loans under $5,000, of one year or less, or above 28% APR.
Where can I get a small loan in Franklin County?
Options include 286 bank and 65 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 Franklin County?
Fill out our short online form from anywhere in Franklin County. We share it with lenders in our network that serve Ohio; if one approves you, you review the terms and the money is deposited to your bank account, often the next business day.
Can I apply for a loan online in Franklin County?
Yes. You don't need to visit a branch or storefront anywhere in Franklin County. Our secure online form works on your phone or computer, takes about 3 minutes, and connects you with lenders in our network that serve Ohio. If you're approved and accept an offer, funds go directly to your bank account, often by the next business day.
Can I get a loan in Franklin 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. Franklin County residents can start any time, and it takes about 3 minutes.
Where can I get a loan in Franklin County, OH?
You can apply at banks, credit unions and lenders in Franklin 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 Ohio residents, and many give a decision within minutes. It takes about 3 minutes to see if you qualify.
Can I get a loan in Franklin County with bad credit?
Yes, many lenders in our network work with Franklin 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.