Personal loans in Clayton, IA

A lender serving Clayton holds a Iowa licence and answers to a Iowa regulator; no city office is involved for its 46 residents. Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Clayton are all set at the Iowa level.

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.

With an estimated 46 residents, Clayton is the 901st-largest of 940 places in Iowa. Judge Clayton offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives. Clayton's population held flat through the 2020-to-2023 comparison. The nearest larger city is Bagley, WI about 3 miles away.

The Clayton data picture

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

The anatomy of a Clayton personal loan

Clayton is a small community of about 46 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. A lender serving Clayton's 46 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. The term you choose in Clayton decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Clayton against the rest of Iowa

Among Iowa's 940 places, Clayton sits at 901st for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Clayton ranks 277th of 940 in Iowa (about the 71th percentile). At about 89 people per square mile, Clayton is the 911th most densely settled place in Iowa. The population moved by about 0 people between 2020 and 2023, a 0.0% shift.

Clayton on the map

Clayton's land area is roughly 0.5 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. Spread across it are roughly 89 residents per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Des Moines, is roughly 156 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Clayton takes in 130 places that are larger. By land area it ranks 645th of 940 Iowa places.

The Iowa lending rules that reach Clayton

Below are the Iowa rules that apply to a loan made in Clayton, each with the regulator that issued it.

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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)2 percentage points above the monthly average 10-year U.S. Treasury constant maturity rate (written agreements)
Source says: "The maximum lawful rate of interest ... in any written agreement ... shall be two percentage points above the monthly average ten-year constant maturity interest rate".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusPermitted under license (delayed deposit services; must be physically located in Iowa)
Source says: "A person shall not operate a delayed deposit services business in this state unless the person is physically located in this state and licensed by the superintendent".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16

How lenders reach Clayton

With about 89 residents per square mile, Clayton is sparsely settled, and 130 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Whether Clayton has a local branch or not, a Iowa-licensed lender can serve its 46 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Bagley, WI about 3 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 Clayton 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 Clayton is the same as anywhere in Iowa.
What loan size can I expect in Clayton?
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 Clayton?
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 Clayton 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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