Personal loans in Delmar, IA

The roughly 542 people who live in Delmar borrow under Iowa rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. Delmar is one of 940 Census places in Iowa; its 542 residents put it at 422nd.

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.

Delmar shed about 0.6% of its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. Rate-shopping from Delmar costs nothing at pre-qualification, where a soft pull leaves your credit file alone. A larger market lies at Maquoketa, IA about 5 miles away. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Delmar sits on the Iowa side of that line.

Delmar: population, trend and location

The figures below are Delmar's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the Iowa rules.

Delmar: area, density and distance

Delmar's land area is roughly 0.8 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. With 542 residents, the land area yields roughly 709 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Des Moines, the distance is roughly 157 miles. A 50-mile radius around Delmar takes in 88 places that are larger. By land area it ranks 489th of 940 Iowa places.

What to do before borrowing in Delmar

These steps shape the offer you get in Delmar, a place of about 542 people:

  1. Start with the credit file: order the reports, fix the errors, then apply.
  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 Iowa licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.
  6. Test the payment against your current bills before you commit.
  7. Choose a term you can live with; stretching it lowers the payment but raises total interest.

In Delmar as elsewhere in Iowa, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 542 residents.

Delmar against the rest of Iowa

Within Iowa, Delmar holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 422nd-largest share among 940 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Delmar ranks 350th of 940 in Iowa (about the 63th percentile). By density, at about 709 people per square mile, it ranks 447th in Iowa. By land area, its 0.8 square miles rank 489th of 940 places in Iowa.

Getting a loan in Delmar

Delmar is moderately settled, with about 709 people per square mile and 88 larger places within 50 miles. Whether Delmar has a local branch or not, a Iowa-licensed lender can serve its 542 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Maquoketa, IA about 5 miles away.

How Iowa law applies in Delmar

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Iowa, and so for Delmar's roughly 542 residents.

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

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