Personal loans in Dallas, PA

At about 2,691 residents, Dallas is larger than roughly 65% of the places in Pennsylvania. Dallas lost roughly 0.1% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison.

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

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A lender serving Dallas holds a Pennsylvania licence and answers to a Pennsylvania regulator; no city office is involved for its 2,691 residents. A lender that serves Dallas operates under Pennsylvania lending statutes and a Pennsylvania supervisor. Decide the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before sharing any details with a Dallas lender. The nearest larger metro is Harveys Lake, PA about 4 miles away.

Dallas by the numbers

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

The Pennsylvania lending rules that reach Dallas

For the roughly 2,691 residents of Dallas, the rules below are Pennsylvania's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

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
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer Discount Company Act license required for non-mortgage consumer loans above 6%; licensed lenders may charge up to 24% on loans of $25,000 or less.
Source says: "A consumer discount company is a business corporation that negotiates or makes non-mortgage loans or advances of money on credit."
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

Dallas's place among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places

Against Pennsylvania's other places, Dallas accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 353rd of 1,013 by size. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Dallas stands 265th among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places — roughly the 74th percentile. Its roughly 1,169 residents per square mile place it 678th among Pennsylvania's places. The population moved by about 4 people between 2020 and 2023, a 0.1% shift.

Where Dallas sits

Dallas's land area is about 2.3 square miles; a further 0.09 square miles is water. Spread across it are roughly 1,169 residents per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Philadelphia, is roughly 101 miles away. Dallas has 61 larger places within a 50-mile radius. The 100-mile radius contains 297 larger places.

How personal loans work in Dallas

In Dallas, a small community of about 2,691, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Dallas lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. The term you choose in Dallas decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

How lenders reach Dallas

Dallas is a moderately settled community of about 2,691 people, with 61 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Dallas's 2,691 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. For a larger market, the closest option is Harveys Lake, PA about 4 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 Dallas 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 Dallas is the same as anywhere in Pennsylvania.
What loan size can I expect in Dallas?
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 Dallas?
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 Dallas 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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