Personal loans in Farrell, PA

A personal loan in Farrell is priced from your credit file and income, not from the fact that the city holds 4,160 people. Roughly 4,160 residents live in Farrell, the 243rd-largest community in Pennsylvania.

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.

For a community of about 4,160, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 2.3%. When Pennsylvania caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Farrell as from the rest of the state. The next larger city is Sharon, PA about 2 miles away.

The Farrell data picture

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

Lender access in Farrell

At roughly 1,837 people per square mile, Farrell is moderately settled; 50 larger places lie within 50 miles. A Pennsylvania licence lets a lender serve Farrell without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 4,160 residents are offered. The nearest larger city, Sharon, PA about 2 miles away.

The anatomy of a Farrell personal loan

Farrell is a small community of about 4,160 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 Farrell can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Farrell loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Land, water and location for Farrell

Farrell's land area is roughly 2.3 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. The resulting density is about 1,837 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Philadelphia, the distance is roughly 293 miles. A 50-mile radius around Farrell takes in 50 places that are larger. By land area it ranks 178th of 1,013 Pennsylvania places.

Farrell in state context

Set beside Pennsylvania's 1,013 places, Farrell ranks 243rd by population and holds about 0.1% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Farrell ranks 730th of 1,013 in Pennsylvania (about the 28th percentile). By density, at about 1,837 people per square mile, it ranks 545th in Pennsylvania. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 99 residents.

The state rulebook for Farrell

When Pennsylvania does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Farrell is bound by the same rules.

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
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
Payday lending statusNo separate payday-lending license; non-bank lenders are limited to 6% (unlicensed) or up to 24% (CDCA-licensed), so high-cost payday loans are not permitted.
Source says: "if a lender is licensed by the Department in accord with the CDCA, it can charge between 6-24% on loans under $25,000" (DoBS interpretive letter, May 11, 2023).
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
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 Farrell 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 Farrell is the same as anywhere in Pennsylvania.
What loan size can I expect in Farrell?
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 Farrell?
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 Farrell 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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