Personal loans in Camden, OH

Camden is one of 924 Census places in Ohio; its 1,975 residents put it at 400th. The trend for Camden between 2020 and 2023 is downward by roughly 0.6%.

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

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The first question in Camden is not the rate on offer but whether the payment fits; about 1,975 people live here under Ohio lending law. For the 1,975 people in Camden, Ohio runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Camden loan. The nearest larger metro is Eaton, OH about 8 miles away.

Camden: population, trend and location

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

Where Camden sits in Ohio

Camden is the 400th-largest of 924 Census places in Ohio and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Camden stands 369th among Ohio's 924 places — roughly the 60th percentile. Its roughly 1,591 residents per square mile place it 318th among Ohio's places. The population moved by about 12 people between 2020 and 2023, a 0.6% shift.

The geography behind Camden

Camden's land area is roughly 1.2 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. Spread across it are roughly 1,591 residents per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Columbus, is roughly 91 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 129 larger communities surround Camden. The 100-mile radius contains 272 larger places.

A practical checklist for Camden borrowers

These steps shape the offer you get in Camden, a place of about 1,975 people:

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Get several pre-qualifications and compare APR side by side before choosing.
  4. Verify the lender's Ohio licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.
  6. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.
  7. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.

What differs between Camden and the rest of Ohio is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 1,975 people here.

How lenders reach Camden

At roughly 1,591 people per square mile, Camden is moderately settled; 129 larger places lie within 50 miles. A Ohio licence lets a lender serve Camden without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 1,975 residents are offered. The nearest larger city, Eaton, OH about 8 miles away.

Ohio rules behind a Camden personal loan

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

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
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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)8% per annum maximum by written agreement for the general case; higher rates permitted only in specified cases (e.g., principal over $100,000, business loans, certain mortgages).
Source says: "may stipulate therein for the payment of interest upon the amount thereof at any rate not exceeding eight per cent per annum payable annually" (Ohio Rev. Code 1343.01(A)). [codes.ohio.gov content retrieved via search-engine fetch of the official section; direct connections blocked from our network]
Ohio Laws (Ohio Revised Code - official state publication)
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 Camden 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 Camden is the same as anywhere in Ohio.
What loan size can I expect in Camden?
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 Camden?
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 Camden 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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