Personal loans in Chatsworth, IA

For a borrower among the roughly 74 residents of Chatsworth, a personal loan is a tool whose cost turns on the terms, not the address. Census figures show Chatsworth holding steady across 2020 to 2023.

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

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With an estimated 74 residents, Chatsworth is the 860th-largest of 940 places in Iowa. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Chatsworth's 74 residents. Every figure below is Iowa's own, applied to Chatsworth's 74 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. A larger market lies at Hawarden, IA about 6 miles away.

Chatsworth by the numbers

What follows is Chatsworth's place in the Census record, alongside the Iowa rules that govern a personal loan made here.

Land, water and location for Chatsworth

Inside Chatsworth's boundaries lie about 0.5 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. With 74 residents, the land area yields roughly 149 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Des Moines, the distance is roughly 175 miles. A 50-mile radius around Chatsworth takes in 104 places that are larger. By land area it ranks 658th of 940 Iowa places.

What is available to Chatsworth borrowers

Chatsworth is lightly settled, with about 149 people per square mile and 104 larger places within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Iowa reach Chatsworth's 74 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest larger city, Hawarden, IA about 6 miles away.

Before you apply in Chatsworth

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Chatsworth, home to about 74 people:

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Line up several pre-qualified offers and let the APR decide.
  4. Make sure the lender appears in the Iowa regulator's licence list.
  5. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.
  6. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.
  7. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.

None of these steps is Chatsworth-specific: the same Iowa licensing and disclosure rules reach all 74 residents.

What shapes a Chatsworth personal loan

Chatsworth is a small community of about 74 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. A lender serving Chatsworth's 74 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Chatsworth loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

The Iowa lending rules that reach Chatsworth

When Iowa does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Chatsworth is bound by the same rules.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorIowa Division of Banking (IDOB), Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services
Source says: "As part of the 2023 state government realignment, the IDOB became part of a new Department of Insurance and Financial Services".		Iowa Division of Banking
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingRegulated Loan Act license required (superintendent of banking)
Source says: "shall not engage in the business of making loans ... without first obtaining a license from the superintendent of banking".		Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16
Delayed deposit fee capFee cap: $15 on first $100 of check face amount; $10 on subsequent $100 increments
Source says: "fifteen dollars on the first one hundred dollars ... or more than ten dollars on subsequent one hundred dollar increments".		Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16
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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 Chatsworth 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 Chatsworth is the same as anywhere in Iowa.
What loan size can I expect in Chatsworth?
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 Chatsworth?
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 Chatsworth 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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