Houston Residents Take Expensive Payday Loans at Sky-High Rates

Survey data reveals high utilization of costly payday lending among Houston residents. Many are set up for failure by sky-high interest rates on loans taken to cover basic expenses.

February 9, 2026· Updated Mar 10, 2026·Kinder Institute for Urban Research·Kinder Institute for Urban Research

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Survey data reveals high utilization of costly payday lending among Houston residents. Many are set up for failure by sky-high interest rates on loans taken to cover basic expenses.

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