Personal loans in Balltown, IA

The Census counts 79 people in Balltown, the 847th-largest figure among Iowa's 940 places. Personal loans in Balltown are mostly unsecured, so the APR reflects how a lender reads your credit — not the city's 79 population.

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.

Rate-shopping from Balltown costs nothing at pre-qualification, where a soft pull leaves your credit file alone. Every figure below is Iowa's own, applied to Balltown's 79 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. The 2020-to-2023 change in Balltown is negligible, under a tenth of a percent. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Rickardsville, IA about 4 miles away.

Where Balltown stands

Balltown is a small community; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

Steps to take before a Balltown loan

Before you hand your details to a lender in Balltown, where the population is near 79:

  1. Pull your credit reports first and correct any error before a lender sees the file.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
  4. Check the Iowa regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Test the payment against your current bills before you commit.
  6. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.
  7. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.

The process is identical across Iowa; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Balltown holds 79 people.

Balltown's place among Iowa's 940 places

Against Iowa's other places, Balltown accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 847th of 940 by size. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Balltown stands 267th among Iowa's 940 places — roughly the 72th percentile. At about 1,097 people per square mile, Balltown is the 214th most densely settled place in Iowa. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 0 residents.

The state rulebook for Balltown

These are Iowa's sourced lending facts as they reach Balltown's 79 residents; the state has no city-level rate rule.

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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)2 percentage points above the monthly average 10-year U.S. Treasury constant maturity rate (written agreements)
Source says: "The maximum lawful rate of interest ... in any written agreement ... shall be two percentage points above the monthly average ten-year constant maturity interest rate".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusPermitted under license (delayed deposit services; must be physically located in Iowa)
Source says: "A person shall not operate a delayed deposit services business in this state unless the person is physically located in this state and licensed by the superintendent".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16

How lenders reach Balltown

With about 1,097 residents per square mile, Balltown is moderately settled, and 126 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Whether Balltown has a local branch or not, a Iowa-licensed lender can serve its 79 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Rickardsville, IA about 4 miles away.

The geography behind Balltown

Inside Balltown's boundaries lie about 0.1 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. With 79 residents, the land area yields roughly 1,097 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Des Moines, is roughly 159 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 126 larger communities surround Balltown. The 100-mile radius contains 511 larger places.

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 Balltown 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 Balltown is the same as anywhere in Iowa.
What loan size can I expect in Balltown?
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 Balltown?
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 Balltown 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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