Personal loans in Coulter, IA

The Census counts 217 people in Coulter, the 646th-largest figure among Iowa's 940 places. The roughly 217 people who live in Coulter borrow under Iowa rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate.

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

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Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Coulter's 217 residents. State law, rather than federal rules alone, supplies the rate caps and licensing rules that reach Coulter's 217 residents. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 0.9% decline in Coulter. The closest larger city is Latimer, IA about 2 miles away.

Coulter: population, trend and location

Read the local figures below as context; read the sourced Iowa table as the rulebook a lender here must follow.

The anatomy of a Coulter personal loan

Coulter is a small community of about 217 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 Coulter can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. The term you choose in Coulter decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Where Coulter sits

Inside Coulter's boundaries lie about 2.5 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. With 217 residents, the land area yields roughly 88 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Des Moines, is roughly 81 miles away. Within 50 miles of Coulter there are 93 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 38 smaller Census places.

What is available to Coulter borrowers

Coulter is a sparsely settled community of about 217 people, with 93 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Whether Coulter has a local branch or not, a Iowa-licensed lender can serve its 217 people online on the same terms. For a larger market, the closest option is Latimer, IA about 2 miles away.

How Iowa law applies in Coulter

Read the table as a lender's compliance picture for Coulter: the rule, the sourced figure, the publisher and the date.

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
Delayed deposit fee capFee cap: $15 on first $100 of check face amount; $10 on subsequent $100 increments
Source says: "fifteen dollars on the first one hundred dollars ... or more than ten dollars on subsequent one hundred dollar increments".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
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

Coulter in state context

Set beside Iowa's 940 places, Coulter ranks 646th by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 407th of 940 Iowa places, putting it near the 57th percentile for growth. By density, at about 88 people per square mile, it ranks 913th in Iowa. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 2 residents.

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 Coulter 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 Coulter is the same as anywhere in Iowa.
What loan size can I expect in Coulter?
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 Coulter?
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 Coulter 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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