Personal loans in Beaver Falls, PA

The Census counts 8,777 people in Beaver Falls, the 88th-largest figure among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places. Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 decrease in Beaver Falls at about 2.5%.

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.

Beaver Falls counts about 8,777 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Pennsylvania law does the governing. A lender that serves Beaver Falls operates under Pennsylvania lending statutes and a Pennsylvania supervisor. Judge Beaver Falls offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives. The nearest larger metro is Aliquippa, PA about 11 miles away.

Local context for Beaver Falls

Most of what governs a Beaver Falls loan is written in Pennsylvania law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

Beaver Falls: area, density and distance

Beaver Falls's land area is about 2.1 square miles; a further 0.22 square miles is water. With 8,777 residents, the land area yields roughly 4,111 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Philadelphia, the distance is roughly 278 miles. A 50-mile radius around Beaver Falls takes in 35 places that are larger. The 100-mile radius contains 117 larger places.

Beaver Falls in state context

Among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places, Beaver Falls sits at 88th for population, a share of roughly 0.2% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Beaver Falls ranks 781st of 1,013 in Pennsylvania (about the 23th percentile). By density, at about 4,111 people per square mile, it ranks 179th in Pennsylvania. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 225 residents.

Pennsylvania consumer-lending rules applied in Beaver Falls

Pennsylvania has no separate rate rule for Beaver Falls; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 8,777 people.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorPennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS)
Source says: "The Department of Banking and Securities regulates financial services in Pennsylvania."
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusNo separate payday-lending license; non-bank lenders are limited to 6% (unlicensed) or up to 24% (CDCA-licensed), so high-cost payday loans are not permitted.
Source says: "if a lender is licensed by the Department in accord with the CDCA, it can charge between 6-24% on loans under $25,000" (DoBS interpretive letter, May 11, 2023).
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer Discount Company Act license required for non-mortgage consumer loans above 6%; licensed lenders may charge up to 24% on loans of $25,000 or less.
Source says: "A consumer discount company is a business corporation that negotiates or makes non-mortgage loans or advances of money on credit."
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16

Borrowing reach in Beaver Falls

Beaver Falls is a fairly dense community of about 8,777 people, with 35 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Beaver Falls's 8,777 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest bigger place is Aliquippa, PA about 11 miles away.

How a Beaver Falls personal loan is priced

Beaver Falls is a small town of about 8,777 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. A lender serving Beaver Falls's 8,777 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Beaver Falls loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

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 Beaver Falls 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 Beaver Falls is the same as anywhere in Pennsylvania.
What loan size can I expect in Beaver Falls?
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 Beaver Falls?
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 Beaver Falls 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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