Personal loans in Clifford, MI

Clifford is home to roughly 309 people and stands 489th by size out of 533 Census places in Michigan. Over 2020 to 2023, Clifford recorded almost no population movement.

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 roughly 309 people who live in Clifford borrow under Michigan rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. To lend to Clifford's 309 residents, a company must hold a Michigan licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. Verify the lender's Michigan licence against the regulator named below before borrowing in Clifford. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Marlette, MI about 5 miles away.

Clifford: the sourced local profile

Here is the sourced Census picture for Clifford, plus the Michigan lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

What Michigan law requires in Clifford

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorMichigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS)
Source says: ""Department" means the department of insurance and financial services"
Michigan Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingLicense required from the commissioner to make regulated loans (Regulatory Loan Act, MCL 493.1 et seq.)
Source says: "a person shall not engage in the business of making loans of money ... without first obtaining a license from the commissioner"
Michigan Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Regulated lender interest/finance charge cap25% per annum (Credit Reform Act, MCL 445.1854(1))
Source says: "may charge, collect, and receive any rate of interest or finance charge for an extension of credit not to exceed 25% per annum"
Michigan Legislature
as of 2026-09-16

Clifford in state context

Against Michigan's other places, Clifford accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 489th of 533 by size. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Clifford stands 211th among Michigan's 533 places — roughly the 60th percentile. By density, at about 205 people per square mile, it ranks 516th in Michigan. The population moved by about 0 people between 2020 and 2023, a 0.0% shift.

A practical checklist for Clifford borrowers

For Clifford's roughly 309 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Start with the credit file: order the reports, fix the errors, then apply.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Check the Michigan regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  6. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.
  7. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.

What differs between Clifford and the rest of Michigan is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 309 people here.

Lender access in Clifford

At roughly 205 people per square mile, Clifford is lightly settled; 86 larger places lie within 50 miles. Whether Clifford has a local branch or not, a Michigan-licensed lender can serve its 309 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Marlette, MI about 5 miles away.

Where Clifford sits

Inside Clifford's boundaries lie about 1.5 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. With 309 residents, the land area yields roughly 205 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Detroit, is roughly 65 miles away. Within 50 miles of Clifford there are 86 larger Census places. By land area it ranks 282nd of 533 Michigan places.

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 Clifford 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 Clifford is the same as anywhere in Michigan.
What loan size can I expect in Clifford?
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 Clifford?
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 Clifford 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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