Personal loans in Franklin, PA

Franklin lost roughly 2.2% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. Two households in Franklin with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 269 residents are not the reason.

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

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Franklin ranks 884th of 1,013 places in Pennsylvania, with a population near 269. The next larger city is East Conemaugh, PA about 0 miles away. For the 269 people in Franklin, Pennsylvania runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. Get pre-qualified with several lenders, then compare APR rather than the headline rate for a Franklin loan.

Franklin by the numbers

Set out below is Franklin's local context next to the state-level rules that reach every lender here.

How lenders reach Franklin

With about 451 residents per square mile, Franklin is lightly settled, and 159 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. What is available to Franklin's 269 borrowers is set by Pennsylvania licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest larger city, East Conemaugh, PA about 0 miles away.

Where Franklin sits in Pennsylvania

Within Pennsylvania, Franklin holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 884th-largest share among 1,013 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Franklin ranks 698th of 1,013 in Pennsylvania (about the 31th percentile). By density, at about 451 people per square mile, it ranks 878th in Pennsylvania. In land area, Franklin ranks 660th among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places.

The geography behind Franklin

The Census Gazetteer records 0.6 square miles of land and 0.02 square miles of water within Franklin. Spread across it are roughly 451 residents per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Philadelphia, the distance is roughly 199 miles. Franklin has 159 larger places within a 50-mile radius. The 100-mile radius contains 532 larger places.

What Pennsylvania law requires in Franklin

For the roughly 269 residents of Franklin, 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
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

A pre-application checklist for Franklin

Before you apply in Franklin, a community of about 269, work through these steps:

  1. Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Gather at least three pre-qualified offers and line up the APR, not the headline rate.
  4. Confirm the lender holds a Pennsylvania licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.
  6. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.
  7. Check the disclosure for fees that raise the true cost above the quoted rate.

What differs between Franklin and the rest of Pennsylvania is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 269 people here.

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