Personal loans in Fremont, OH

Fremont is home to roughly 15,812 people and stands 114th by size out of 924 Census places in Ohio. Two households in Fremont with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 15,812 residents are not the reason.

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

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Fremont shed about 0.7% of its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. For a community of about 15,812, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing. For the 15,812 people in Fremont, Ohio runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Tiffin, OH about 17 miles away.

Where Fremont stands

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

Fremont in state context

Fremont is the 114th-largest of 924 Census places in Ohio and contains about 0.2% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Fremont ranks 385th of 924 in Ohio (about the 58th percentile). By density, at about 1,855 people per square mile, it ranks 240th in Ohio. Within 50 miles sit 124 smaller Census places, alongside the 11 that are larger.

The geography behind Fremont

Fremont covers about 8.5 square miles of land, with 0.22 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). With 15,812 residents, the land area yields roughly 1,855 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Columbus, the distance is roughly 95 miles. Counting outward 50 miles, 11 larger communities surround Fremont. Within the same 50 miles lie 124 smaller Census places.

The anatomy of a Fremont personal loan

Most loans made to Fremont's 15,812 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Fremont can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Shortening the term on a Fremont loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

How Ohio law applies in Fremont

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Ohio, and so for Fremont's roughly 15,812 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorOhio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions (Consumer Finance Section).
Source says: "The Consumer Finance Section is responsible for regulating non-depository consumer lenders and related consumer finance businesses."		Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal for licensed short-term lenders; interest capped at 28% per annum; total fees and charges capped at 60% of the originally contracted loan amount.
Source says: "(A) Interest not exceeding a rate of twenty-eight per cent per annum" (Ohio Rev. Code 1321.40); total fees/charges capped at "a total amount of fees and charges that exceeds sixty per cent of the originally contracted loan amount" (1321.403).		Ohio Laws (Ohio Revised Code - official state publication)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer finance licenses required for non-depository lenders, including Consumer Installment Loan Act lenders, General Loan Law lenders, short-term lenders, and small loan lenders.
Source says: "We issue and manage licenses for companies and individuals under multiple Ohio statutes." (page's regulated-statutes list names Consumer Installment Loan Act lenders, General Loan Law lenders, Short-term lenders, Small loan lenders).		Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16

Borrowing reach in Fremont

With about 1,855 residents per square mile, Fremont is moderately settled, and 11 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Fremont's 15,812 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest larger city, Tiffin, OH about 17 miles away.

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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 Fremont 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 Fremont is the same as anywhere in Ohio.
What loan size can I expect in Fremont?
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 Fremont?
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 Fremont 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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