Payday Loans and Cash Advance in North Hollywood, Los Angeles
Legal, capped at $300 and a 15% fee in California. What a short month looks like in North Hollywood, the rules that apply, free help close by, and how to request a cash advance online from anywhere in Los Angeles.
North Hollywood mixes the NoHo Arts District's small theaters and galleries with long blocks of apartments running north toward Sun Valley. Entertainment work is part of the picture, from the Television Academy's home in the Arts District to production jobs in nearby Burbank and Studio City, and a lot of it is paid by the project. Most households rent.
When a show wraps or goes on hiatus, the rent on a North Hollywood apartment stays the same. A $500 gap here is often rent, a car registration, or the stretch between the last check from one job and the first from the next. California caps a payday check at $300, which means $255 in hand and a $45 fee, repaid within 31 days.
North Hollywood at a Glance
North Hollywood is in the southeast San Fernando Valley, bordered by Sun Valley to the north, Burbank to the east, Toluca Lake and Studio City to the south, and Valley Village and Valley Glen to the west. Lankershim and Magnolia boulevards meet at the heart of the Arts District, and the Hollywood Freeway (SR 170) runs through it.
- ZIP codes: 91601, 91605, 91606
- Main corridors: Lankershim Boulevard, Magnolia Boulevard, Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Vineland Avenue
- Transit: North Hollywood station is the northern end of LA Metro's B Line subway and the eastern end of the G Line, with Metro lines 224 on Lankershim, 230 on Laurel Canyon, 162 on Sherman Way and the 501 to Pasadena, plus LADOT's DASH North Hollywood loop from the station.
- City page: Los Angeles cash advance rules, Census figures and ordinance
North Hollywood on the Map
How a Request Works from North Hollywood
There is no branch to visit. The form on this page goes to lenders licensed for California, takes about five minutes, and places no hard inquiry on your credit report. Any offer shows the amount, fee, APR and due date before you sign; funds usually arrive the next business day.
What It Costs Under California Law
| Rule | CA |
|---|---|
| Maximum amount | $300 face value of the check, including the fee (Fin. Code 23035), so $255 in cash at the maximum fee |
| Maximum fee per $100 | 15% of the face amount of the check, $15 per $100 (Fin. Code 23036); returned check fee capped at $15 |
| Maximum term | 31 days (Fin. Code 23035) |
| $255 for 14 days | $45 fee, 460% APR |
The full law, the regulator's phone number and the statute citations are on the California page.
Free Help Near North Hollywood
The North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library, 5211 Tujunga Ave., has free public computers, Wi-Fi, a scanner and wireless printing. The city lists Latino Resource Organization, 6736 Laurel Canyon Blvd. #360, as the FamilySource Center for North Hollywood and Sun Valley, with financial coaching, credit building and free tax preparation for low-income city residents.
- 2-1-1 LA: Free 24-hour referral line for Los Angeles County covering rent assistance, utility bills, food, shelter and landlord-tenant help; toll-free 800-339-6993. Call 211 or visit 211la.org.
- PACE Energy: LIHEAP utility bill payment assistance and free weatherization for income-qualified Los Angeles households; the local LIHEAP provider for the city per the state portal. Call (213) 353-3982 or visit pacela.org.
- California Department of Community Services and Development: Statewide energy bill assistance line that points you to the LIHEAP provider for your address. Call (866) 675-6623 or visit csd.ca.gov/energybills.
- National Foundation for Credit Counseling: Locator line for nonprofit credit counseling agencies that offer free budget reviews and debt management plans. Call 877-360-6322 or visit nfcc.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a payday loan in North Hollywood between gigs?
Possibly. Lenders serving North Hollywood and the rest of Los Angeles want to see regular income, and some accept freelance or production pay shown on bank statements. California caps the loan at a $300 check with a $45 fee, due within 31 days, so a slow month can make repayment hard.
Are online payday loans legal in North Hollywood?
Yes, if the lender holds a license from California's Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. Online and storefront lenders in North Hollywood and across Los Angeles follow the same rules: a $300 maximum check, a 15 percent fee, a 31-day term and no rollovers. Check the license on the DFPI site first.
How fast do I have to repay a payday loan in North Hollywood?
No later than 31 days after you take it, under California law, and lenders usually set the due date on your next payday. If you need more time, a North Hollywood or other Los Angeles borrower can ask for an extension or payment plan, and the lender cannot charge for it.
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