Personal loans in Evansdale, IA

A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Evansdale down by about 1.6%. With 4,490 residents, Evansdale outranks about 90% of the communities in Iowa.

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

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Evansdale is a small community of about 4,490 residents, and a personal loan taken out here is governed by Iowa statute. Decide the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before sharing any details with a Evansdale lender. Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Evansdale are all set at the Iowa level. For a bigger market, look to Waterloo, IA about 5 miles away.

Evansdale: the sourced local profile

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

How lenders reach Evansdale

Evansdale is moderately settled, with about 1,124 people per square mile and 12 larger places within 50 miles. Whether Evansdale has a local branch or not, a Iowa-licensed lender can serve its 4,490 people online on the same terms. For a larger market, the closest option is Waterloo, IA about 5 miles away.

Iowa rules behind a Evansdale personal loan

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Iowa, and so for Evansdale's roughly 4,490 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
Small-loan / installment lender licensingRegulated Loan Act license required (superintendent of banking)
Source says: "shall not engage in the business of making loans ... without first obtaining a license from the superintendent of banking".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
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

Evansdale: area, density and distance

Inside Evansdale's boundaries lie roughly 4.0 square miles of land and 0.07 square miles of water. Spread across it are roughly 1,124 residents per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Des Moines, is roughly 92 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 12 larger communities surround Evansdale. The 100-mile radius contains 57 larger places.

How a Evansdale personal loan is priced

Evansdale is a small community of about 4,490 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Evansdale. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Evansdale loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Evansdale against the rest of Iowa

Set beside Iowa's 940 places, Evansdale ranks 96th by population and holds about 0.2% of the state total. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 553rd of 940 Iowa places, putting it near the 41th percentile for growth. By density, at about 1,124 people per square mile, it ranks 204th in Iowa. By land area, its 4.0 square miles rank 109th of 940 places in Iowa.

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