Personal loans in Cokedale, CO

Cokedale ranks 248th of 270 places in Colorado, with a population near 127. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 0.8% growth in Cokedale.

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

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If you are weighing a personal loan in Cokedale, start from the payment you can carry; its 127 residents face the same statewide rules. To lend to Cokedale's 127 residents, a company must hold a Colorado licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Cokedale. The next larger city is Trinidad, CO about 7 miles away.

Borrowing in Cokedale: the local picture

Most of what governs a Cokedale loan is written in Colorado law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

Cokedale against the rest of Colorado

Among Colorado's 270 places, Cokedale sits at 248th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 102nd of 270 Colorado places, putting it near the 62th percentile for growth. At about 620 people per square mile, Cokedale is the 202nd most densely settled place in Colorado. In land area, Cokedale ranks 253rd among Colorado's 270 places.

Where Cokedale sits

Cokedale covers about 0.2 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. The resulting density is about 620 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Denver, is roughly 181 miles away. Within 50 miles of Cokedale there are 8 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 3 smaller Census places.

What to do before borrowing in Cokedale

Before you hand your details to a lender in Cokedale, where the population is near 127:

  1. Start with the credit file: order the reports, fix the errors, then apply.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Gather at least three pre-qualified offers and line up the APR, not the headline rate.
  4. Check the Colorado regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  6. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.
  7. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.

The process is identical across Colorado; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Cokedale holds 127 people.

How Colorado law applies in Cokedale

These are Colorado's sourced lending facts as they reach Cokedale's 127 residents; the state has no city-level rate rule.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorColorado Attorney General's Office — Consumer Credit Unit (Administrator of the Uniform Consumer Credit Code)
Source says: "The Consumer Credit Unit regulates (through licensure/registration programs) companies and individuals involved in consumer lending"; it "licenses non-bank lenders such as finance companies and payday lenders".
Colorado Attorney General — Consumer Protection Section
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusPermitted but capped at 36% APR (Proposition 111, effective February 1, 2019)
Source says: "a finance charge for each deferred deposit loan or payday loan that must not exceed an annual percentage rate of thirty-six percent".
Colorado General Assembly — C.R.S. § 5-3.1-105 (Deferred Deposit Loan Act)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingSupervised lender license required from the UCCC Administrator (master license required for more than one place of business); deferred deposit lenders must hold a supervised lender's license
Source says: "if a supervised lender has more than one place of business, they must obtain a master license"; "no person shall engage in the business of deferred deposit loans without having first obtained a supervised lender's license" (C.R.S. § 5-3.1-116).
Colorado Attorney General — Uniform Consumer Credit Code licensing
as of 2026-09-16

How lenders reach Cokedale

Cokedale is moderately settled, with about 620 people per square mile and 8 larger places within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Colorado reach Cokedale's 127 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest larger city, Trinidad, CO about 7 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 Cokedale 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 Cokedale is the same as anywhere in Colorado.
What loan size can I expect in Cokedale?
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 Cokedale?
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 Cokedale 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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