Personal loans in Andrew, IA

Consumer lending that reaches Andrew's 375 residents is governed by Iowa statute; no city ordinance changes it. The Census estimates 375 residents in Andrew, which ranks it 507th of 940 places in Iowa.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Personal loans in Andrew are mostly unsecured, so the APR reflects how a lender reads your credit — not the city's 375 population. Andrew lost roughly 0.8% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. Get pre-qualified with several lenders, then compare APR rather than the headline rate for a Andrew loan. The closest larger city is Maquoketa, IA about 7 miles away.

Andrew by the numbers

Two layers matter for a Andrew borrower: the local population picture and Iowa's consumer-lending statutes.

Which Iowa laws govern a loan in Andrew

Every row below records a Iowa rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Andrew lender must follow.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorIowa Division of Banking (IDOB), Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services
Source says: "As part of the 2023 state government realignment, the IDOB became part of a new Department of Insurance and Financial Services".
Iowa Division of Banking
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingRegulated Loan Act license required (superintendent of banking)
Source says: "shall not engage in the business of making loans ... without first obtaining a license from the superintendent of banking".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16
Delayed deposit fee capFee cap: $15 on first $100 of check face amount; $10 on subsequent $100 increments
Source says: "fifteen dollars on the first one hundred dollars ... or more than ten dollars on subsequent one hundred dollar increments".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16

Andrew in state context

Among Iowa's 940 places, Andrew sits at 507th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Andrew ranks 384th of 940 in Iowa (about the 59th percentile). At about 1,512 people per square mile, Andrew is the 71st most densely settled place in Iowa. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 3 residents.

Before you apply in Andrew

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Andrew (375 residents):

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
  3. Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
  4. Confirm the Iowa licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.
  6. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.
  7. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.

None of these steps is Andrew-specific: the same Iowa licensing and disclosure rules reach all 375 residents.

Land, water and location for Andrew

Andrew covers about 0.2 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. The resulting density is about 1,512 people per square mile. The largest place in Iowa, Des Moines, lies about 160 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 101 larger communities surround Andrew. Within the same 50 miles lie 52 smaller Census places.

Lender access in Andrew

Andrew is a moderately settled community of about 375 people, with 101 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Lenders licensed in Iowa reach Andrew's 375 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest larger city, Maquoketa, IA about 7 miles away.

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Andrew if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Andrew is the same as anywhere in Iowa.
What loan size can I expect in Andrew?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Andrew?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Andrew cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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