Personal loans in Chilo, OH

The first question in Chilo is not the rate on offer but whether the payment fits; about 72 people live here under Ohio lending law. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population rose by about 2.9%.

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.

The Census estimates 72 residents in Chilo, which ranks it 915th of 924 places in Ohio. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing in Chilo. State law, rather than federal rules alone, supplies the rate caps and licensing rules that reach Chilo's 72 residents. The closest larger city is Felicity, OH about 4 miles away.

Chilo by the numbers

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

Where Chilo sits

The Census Gazetteer records 0.2 square miles of land and 0.04 square miles of water within Chilo. With 72 residents, the land area yields roughly 356 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Columbus, the distance is roughly 103 miles. A 50-mile radius around Chilo takes in 160 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 3 smaller Census places.

Borrowing reach in Chilo

At roughly 356 people per square mile, Chilo is lightly settled; 160 larger places lie within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Chilo's 72 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest bigger place is Felicity, OH about 4 miles away.

What to do before borrowing in Chilo

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Chilo, home to about 72 people:

  1. Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Gather at least three pre-qualified offers and line up the APR, not the headline rate.
  4. Confirm the Ohio licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. If the balances are already a strain, seek nonprofit credit counselling before adding a loan.
  6. Check the disclosure for fees that raise the true cost above the quoted rate.
  7. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.

None of these steps is Chilo-specific: the same Ohio licensing and disclosure rules reach all 72 residents.

Where Chilo sits in Ohio

Among Ohio's 924 places, Chilo sits at 915th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Chilo ranks 59th of 924 in Ohio (about the 94th percentile). At about 356 people per square mile, Chilo is the 855th most densely settled place in Ohio. The population moved by about 2 people between 2020 and 2023, a 2.9% shift.

What Ohio law requires in Chilo

Ohio has no separate rate rule for Chilo; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 72 people.

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

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 Chilo 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 Chilo is the same as anywhere in Ohio.
What loan size can I expect in Chilo?
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 Chilo?
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 Chilo 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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