Personal loans in Buchtel, OH

Consumer lending that reaches Buchtel's 513 residents is governed by Ohio statute; no city ordinance changes it. An estimated 513 people make their home in Buchtel, a figure that ranks 663rd in Ohio.

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.

In Buchtel, one of 924 Census places in Ohio, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate. Buchtel lost roughly 1.2% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. Judge Buchtel offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives. The nearest larger metro is Nelsonville, OH about 2 miles away.

What the Census records for Buchtel

Here is the sourced Census picture for Buchtel, plus the Ohio lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

Inside a Buchtel personal loan

With roughly 513 residents, Buchtel is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Buchtel can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Shortening the term on a Buchtel loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Lender access in Buchtel

With about 1,091 residents per square mile, Buchtel is moderately settled, and 76 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Ohio reach Buchtel's 513 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. For a larger market, the closest option is Nelsonville, OH about 2 miles away.

Before you apply in Buchtel

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Buchtel, home to about 513 people:

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  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. Look the lender up in the Ohio regulator's licence records before you sign.
  5. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.
  6. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.
  7. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.

What differs between Buchtel and the rest of Ohio is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 513 people here.

What Ohio law requires in Buchtel

For the roughly 513 residents of Buchtel, the rules below are Ohio's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorOhio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions (Consumer Finance Section).
Source says: "The Consumer Finance Section is responsible for regulating non-depository consumer lenders and related consumer finance businesses."
Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal for licensed short-term lenders; interest capped at 28% per annum; total fees and charges capped at 60% of the originally contracted loan amount.
Source says: "(A) Interest not exceeding a rate of twenty-eight per cent per annum" (Ohio Rev. Code 1321.40); total fees/charges capped at "a total amount of fees and charges that exceeds sixty per cent of the originally contracted loan amount" (1321.403).
Ohio Laws (Ohio Revised Code - official state publication)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer finance licenses required for non-depository lenders, including Consumer Installment Loan Act lenders, General Loan Law lenders, short-term lenders, and small loan lenders.
Source says: "We issue and manage licenses for companies and individuals under multiple Ohio statutes." (page's regulated-statutes list names Consumer Installment Loan Act lenders, General Loan Law lenders, Short-term lenders, Small loan lenders).
Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16

Land, water and location for Buchtel

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.5 square miles of land within Buchtel, with no significant water area listed. With 513 residents, the land area yields roughly 1,091 people per square mile. Columbus, the largest place in Ohio, is about 56 miles from Buchtel. Within 50 miles of Buchtel there are 76 larger Census places. By land area it ranks 700th of 924 Ohio 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 Buchtel 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 Buchtel is the same as anywhere in Ohio.
What loan size can I expect in Buchtel?
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 Buchtel?
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 Buchtel 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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