Personal loans in Coaldale, PA

The Census counts 128 people in Coaldale, the 976th-largest figure among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places.

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 roughly 128 residents, Coaldale is a small community, and the lending rules its borrowers live under are written in Pennsylvania, not by the city. Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 decrease in Coaldale at about 1.5%. Decide the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before sharing any details with a Coaldale lender. To lend to Coaldale's 128 residents, a company must hold a Pennsylvania licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. A larger market lies at Dudley, PA about 3 miles away.

Where Coaldale stands

Two layers matter for a Coaldale borrower: the local population picture and Pennsylvania's consumer-lending statutes.

What to do before borrowing in Coaldale

For Coaldale's roughly 128 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  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. Get several pre-qualifications and compare APR side by side before choosing.
  4. Verify the lender's Pennsylvania licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.
  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 Pennsylvania; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Coaldale holds 128 people.

What shapes a Coaldale personal loan

Coaldale is a small community of about 128 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Coaldale can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Shortening the term on a Coaldale loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

What Pennsylvania law requires in Coaldale

Pennsylvania has no separate rate rule for Coaldale; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 128 people.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorPennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS)
Source says: "The Department of Banking and Securities regulates financial services in Pennsylvania."
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16
Bank rate-cap exemption (state-specific rule)Pennsylvania state-chartered banks are not subject to state interest-rate caps (Banking Code Sections 303/506 supersede the LIPL 6% cap).
Source says: "Pennsylvania law does not impose any restrictions on the interest rate that Pennsylvania state-chartered banks may charge to customers." (DoBS interpretive letter, May 11, 2023).
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)6% per annum maximum for loans of $50,000 or less where no lower rate is contracted (41 P.S. 201(a)).
Source says: "the maximum lawful rate of interest for the loan or use of money... shall be six per cent per annum" (Loan Interest and Protection Law, Section 201(a)).
Pennsylvania General Assembly (Laws of Pennsylvania, Act 6 of 1974)
as of 2026-09-16

Coaldale against the rest of Pennsylvania

Among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places, Coaldale sits at 976th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Coaldale ranks 556th of 1,013 in Pennsylvania (about the 45th percentile). At about 3,765 people per square mile, Coaldale is the 218th most densely settled place in Pennsylvania. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 2 residents.

What is available to Coaldale borrowers

Coaldale is a fairly dense community of about 128 people, with 126 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. A Pennsylvania licence lets a lender serve Coaldale without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 128 residents are offered. The nearest bigger place is Dudley, PA 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 Coaldale 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 Coaldale is the same as anywhere in Pennsylvania.
What loan size can I expect in Coaldale?
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 Coaldale?
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 Coaldale 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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