Installment Loans in Great Falls, MT

When the car needs a $1,800 repair or an urgent household expense comes up in Great Falls, an installment loan lets you borrow a fixed amount and repay it in equal monthly payments over several months or years. Our local directory lists 1 licensed branch offices operated by 1 lending companies in Great Falls, MT. The largest networks in Montana are OneMain Financial. Every licensed installment lender in Great Falls must follow the Montana Consumer Loan Act, which is enforced by the Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions and caps the all-in APR on a $2,000 loan at 36% or less. Specifically, the maximum all-in APR on a $2,000, 24-month installment loan in Montana is 36%.

Your CU Partner is a free, independent educational resource, not a lender or loan broker, and we do not make loan decisions. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median annual household income in Great Falls is $66,280. Typical renters in Great Falls also face a median monthly rent of $947. Even with Montana's rate cap protecting Great Falls borrowers, upfront origination fees and optional credit insurance can still increase your monthly bill, so always read the Truth in Lending disclosure box before signing and compare local finance company offers with credit unions serving Great Falls. 4 credit unions are headquartered in Great Falls.

The table below shows the addresses, phone numbers, business hours, and Google ratings for licensed lenders in Great Falls, MT. We list these licensed businesses neutrally for your convenience and do not endorse, rank, or recommend any company. Before visiting a Great Falls branch, call ahead to confirm office hours and required documents, and verify the lender's license with the Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions or on NMLS Consumer Access (nmlsconsumeraccess.org).

Understanding how a monthly loan payment fits into a Great Falls budget starts with looking at dollars rather than percentages alone. At the Montana maximum APR of 36%, a $2,000 installment loan repaid over 24 months has a monthly payment of $118. Over the full 24-month schedule, the total interest and mandatory fees on that loan equal $834. Based on U.S. Census Bureau figures, the median annual household income in Great Falls is $66,280. A monthly loan payment of $118 equals 2.1% of a typical Great Falls household's gross monthly income. That payment must fit alongside a median monthly rent in Great Falls of $947. For other loan sizes in Montana, the maximum all-in APR is 36% on a $500, 6-month loan and 36% on a $10,000, 60-month loan. By comparison, a federal credit union Payday Alternative Loan (PAL) under NCUA rules lets eligible members borrow $200 to $2,000 for 1 to 12 months at no more than 28% APR plus a maximum $20 application fee, and many federal credit unions are capped at 18% APR on most other personal loans ($100 per month and $396 in total interest on $2,000 over 24 months).

1. Government-issued photo ID and minimum age of 18. To apply for an installment loan at a licensed branch in Great Falls, you must be at least 18 years old, which is the minimum legal borrowing age in Montana. Bring an unexpired state driver's license, state ID card, or U.S. passport so the staff can verify your identity.
2. Proof of income and proof of Great Falls residence. Branch underwriters check your ability to repay by reviewing recent pay stubs, tax returns, or benefit award letters along with a utility bill or lease agreement showing your Great Falls address.
3. Active bank account information and credit check questions. Bring a voided check or bank statement showing your account and routing numbers if you want loan proceeds deposited electronically or plan to set up monthly payments. Ask the loan officer whether the lender reports on-time payments to the major credit bureaus, as many licensed installment lenders report payment history.
4. Reviewing the Truth in Lending disclosure box and optional add-ons. Before you sign, federal Regulation Z requires the lender to hand you a written disclosure box showing the APR, Finance Charge in dollars, Amount Financed, and Total of Payments. Check whether optional credit life or disability insurance was added—for example, if the offer shows a $2,000 loan but the amount financed is $2,250 because insurance was added—and remember that under Regulation Z, optional insurance cannot be left out of the APR unless it is voluntary, disclosed as optional, and signed for separately. In Montana, optional credit insurance is allowed with limits. Under the Montana Consumer Loan Act, the permitted origination fee is included within the 36% per annum cap (Mont. Code Ann. § 32-5-301).
5. Signing the contract, receiving funds, and confirming your first payment date. Once you confirm that any unwanted add-ons are removed and the APR complies with the Montana cap, you sign the loan agreement and receive your funds by check, prepaid card, or bank deposit. Make sure you leave the Great Falls office with a complete paper copy of your contract showing the exact dollar amount of each monthly payment, your first payment due date, and confirmation that you can prepay early without penalty.