Personal loans in Edgeworth, PA

Population in Edgeworth dropped about 2.7% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. For a borrower among the roughly 1,627 residents of Edgeworth, a personal loan is a tool whose cost turns on the terms, not the address.

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

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By population, Edgeworth sits at 478th in Pennsylvania, with an estimated 1,627 residents. For a bigger market, look to Sewickley, PA about 1 miles away. State law, rather than federal rules alone, supplies the rate caps and licensing rules that reach Edgeworth's 1,627 residents. Pull your credit reports and line up at least three offers before you apply from Edgeworth.

Where Edgeworth stands

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

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

Among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places, Edgeworth sits at 478th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Edgeworth stands 857th among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places — roughly the 15th percentile. At about 1,088 people per square mile, Edgeworth is the 711th most densely settled place in Pennsylvania. Within 50 miles sit 178 smaller Census places, alongside the 160 that are larger.

Lender access in Edgeworth

Edgeworth is a moderately settled community of about 1,627 people, with 160 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. What is available to Edgeworth's 1,627 borrowers is set by Pennsylvania licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Sewickley, PA about 1 miles away.

Edgeworth: area, density and distance

Edgeworth's land area is about 1.5 square miles; a further 0.17 square miles is water. That land carries about 1,088 people per square mile. The largest place in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, lies about 269 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 160 larger communities surround Edgeworth. By land area it ranks 305th of 1,013 Pennsylvania places.

How personal loans work in Edgeworth

Edgeworth is a small community of about 1,627 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Edgeworth lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. The term you choose in Edgeworth decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Pennsylvania consumer-lending rules applied in Edgeworth

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Pennsylvania, and so for Edgeworth's roughly 1,627 residents.

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

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 Edgeworth 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 Edgeworth is the same as anywhere in Pennsylvania.
What loan size can I expect in Edgeworth?
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 Edgeworth?
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 Edgeworth 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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