Personal loans in Centerville, IN

Centerville, Indiana — home to about 2,749 people — is a small community, so the terms you are offered follow Indiana law rather than any local rule. At about 2,749 residents, Centerville is larger than roughly 71% of the places in Indiana.

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.

Centerville gained roughly 0.4% in population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Centerville. The closest larger place is Richmond, IN about 6 miles away. Consumer lending that reaches Centerville's 2,749 residents is governed by Indiana statute; no city ordinance changes it.

Local context for Centerville

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

Land, water and location for Centerville

Inside Centerville's boundaries lie roughly 3.5 square miles of land and 0.02 square miles of water. That land carries about 785 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Fort Wayne, the distance is roughly 88 miles. A 50-mile radius around Centerville takes in 68 places that are larger. By land area it ranks 135th of 565 Indiana places.

Before you apply in Centerville

Before you apply in Centerville, a community of about 2,749, work through these steps:

  1. Pull your credit reports first and correct any error before a lender sees the file.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Gather at least three pre-qualified offers and line up the APR, not the headline rate.
  4. Confirm the lender holds a Indiana licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.
  6. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.
  7. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.

The process is identical across Indiana; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Centerville holds 2,749 people.

Centerville in state context

Against Indiana's other places, Centerville accounts for about 0.1% of the state's population and ranks 162nd of 565 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Centerville ranks 246th of 565 in Indiana (about the 56th percentile). By density, at about 785 people per square mile, it ranks 462nd in Indiana. In land area, Centerville ranks 135th among Indiana's 565 places.

How Indiana law applies in Centerville

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Indiana, and so for Centerville's roughly 2,749 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorIndiana Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Consumer Credit Division
Source says: "The industries regulated by the Consumer Credit Division are: non-depository small loan ("payday") lenders; traditional installment lenders".
Indiana Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)See the latest published figure
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Indiana General Assembly (Indiana Code)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusPermitted under license (small loans); finance charges capped at 15% of the first $250 (tiered above)
Source says: "Finance charges on the first $250 of a small loan are limited to 15% of the principal".
Indiana Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16

Getting a loan in Centerville

With about 785 residents per square mile, Centerville is moderately settled, and 68 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Whether Centerville has a local branch or not, a Indiana-licensed lender can serve its 2,749 people online on the same terms. For a larger market, the closest option is Richmond, IN about 6 miles away.

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 Centerville 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 Centerville is the same as anywhere in Indiana.
What loan size can I expect in Centerville?
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 Centerville?
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 Centerville 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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