Cash advances in Milwaukee follow Wisconsin law: up to 1 loan at a time, fee no fee cap (set by contract), term Max 90 days. The state’s typical $300 loan costs $60 in fees and repays $360 — about 516% - 574% APR.
| County | Milwaukee County / Washington County / Waukesha County |
|---|---|
| Population | 595,047 |
| Median household income | $35,958 |
| Rank in Wisconsin | #1 by population among covered cities |
| State rules apply | Allowed · cap 1 loan at a time |
Why income matters here: high-cost lenders size loans against your deposit flow, not your address. In Milwaukee, where the median household brings in $35,958 a year, a $300 advance with a $60 fee is one of the smaller recurring hits a budget can take — which is exactly why the cap exists.
| Max amount | 1 loan at a time |
|---|---|
| Max fee / rate | No fee cap (set by contract) |
| Term | Max 90 days |
| Rollovers | Max 1 |
| APR on the typical loan | 516% - 574% |
| Regulator | Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions |
Statute: Wis. Stat. § 138.14 · details on the Wisconsin state page
Derived from ’s own worked example (a $300 loan carrying a $60 fee). Round figures in dollars.
| Amount | Fee for the term | Total repaid | APR ballpark |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $2,000 | $2,100 | 516% - 574% |
| $255 | $5,100 | $5,355 | 516% - 574% |
| $300 | $6,000 | $6,300 | 516% - 574% |
| $500 | $10,000 | $10,500 | 516% - 574% |
Fee rate: no fee cap (set by contract) · statute Wis. Stat. § 138.14. Some states hand you the amount minus the fee; others fund the full amount — your contract controls.
Composite scenarios built from typical situations and the cost math on this page — not quotes from named individuals.
A household is one bill behind and the utility sets a reconnect deadline later this week. Borrowing now keeps the power on and avoids a reconnect charge; repaying $120 on payday costs $20 for the bridge.
Reconnect fees plus deposit requirements often exceed the advance fee — but only compare before borrowing.
Payday lands four days after the rent deadline. The gap is small but the late fee is not. The advance closes the gap on time; repaying $306 — $51 in fees — beats the landlord’s late penalty and a court-filing risk.
Price the loan against the exact penalty it prevents.
A commuter’s car fails a week before payday. The repair is not optional — without it, no work. An advance covers the shop bill today; the trade-off is repaying $360 — the $60 fee is the price of moving the repair two weeks earlier.
Compare that fee against the cost of missing work before signing.
Wisconsin law sets one price for the whole state: up to 1 loan at a time with no fee cap (set by contract). A typical $300 advance costs $60 and repays $360. City does not change the price — state does.
Storefront locations change often; this site does not list individual stores. The national chains and independents price at the same state cap — verify any location with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions before you sign. Our cash advance places guide covers the chains and the license check.
Lenders typically want steady income with a deposit history in your account — a pay stub or benefits letter is enough at most no-credit-check lenders. Median household income in Milwaukee is $35,958; lenders set no city-specific threshold.
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