Personal loans in Cambria, WI

If you are weighing a personal loan in Cambria, start from the payment you can carry; its 766 residents face the same statewide rules. With an estimated 766 residents, Cambria is the 406th-largest of 605 places in Wisconsin.

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.

Population in Cambria dropped about 0.9% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. If debt is already a strain, a nonprofit credit counsellor can help Cambria residents before they take on more. A larger market lies at Randolph, WI about 5 miles away. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Cambria sits on the Wisconsin side of that line.

Borrowing in Cambria: the local picture

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

How personal loans work in Cambria

A Cambria personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 766 residents. A lender serving Cambria's 766 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Cambria loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

How lenders reach Cambria

At roughly 780 people per square mile, Cambria is moderately settled; 93 larger places lie within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Wisconsin reach Cambria's 766 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest larger city, Randolph, WI about 5 miles away.

Cambria in state context

Set beside Wisconsin's 605 places, Cambria ranks 406th by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Cambria stands 382nd among Wisconsin's 605 places — roughly the 37th percentile. By density, at about 780 people per square mile, it ranks 311th in Wisconsin. The population moved by about 7 people between 2020 and 2023, a 0.9% shift.

A practical checklist for Cambria borrowers

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Cambria (766 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. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Verify the lender's Wisconsin licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.
  6. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.
  7. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.

None of these steps is Cambria-specific: the same Wisconsin licensing and disclosure rules reach all 766 residents.

Which Wisconsin laws govern a loan in Cambria

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorWisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Division of Banking
Source says: "Department" means the department of financial institutions
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)12% per year maximum ($12 per $100) on the declining principal balance, except as authorized by other statutes (Wis. Stat. § 138.05(1)(a))
Source says: At the rate of $12 upon $100 for one year computed upon the declining principal balance of the loan or forbearance
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal and licensed by the DFI Division of Banking; statewide database tracking (Wis. Stat. § 138.14)
Source says: "Licensee" means a person holding a license issued by the division under sub. (5)
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 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.

Common questions

What are my options in Cambria 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 Cambria is the same as anywhere in Wisconsin.
What loan size can I expect in Cambria?
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 Cambria?
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 Cambria 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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