Personal loans in Genoa, CO

A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Genoa down by about 1.3%. Genoa is home to roughly 153 people and stands 243rd by size out of 270 Census places in Colorado.

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

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A lender serving Genoa holds a Colorado licence and answers to a Colorado regulator; no city office is involved for its 153 residents. Work out your debt-to-income ratio first; lenders weigh it heavily, and Genoa's 153 residents are no exception. Every figure below is Colorado's own, applied to Genoa's 153 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. The closest larger place is Hugo, CO about 10 miles away.

Genoa: the sourced local profile

Most of what governs a Genoa loan is written in Colorado law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

A practical checklist for Genoa borrowers

Before you apply in Genoa, a community of about 153, work through these steps:

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
  3. Gather at least three pre-qualified offers and line up the APR, not the headline rate.
  4. Confirm the lender holds a Colorado licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.
  6. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.
  7. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.

None of these steps is Genoa-specific: the same Colorado licensing and disclosure rules reach all 153 residents.

Borrowing reach in Genoa

With about 494 residents per square mile, Genoa is lightly settled, and 9 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Whether Genoa has a local branch or not, a Colorado-licensed lender can serve its 153 people online on the same terms. For a larger market, the closest option is Hugo, CO about 10 miles away.

The state rulebook for Genoa

Below are the Colorado rules that apply to a loan made in Genoa, each with the regulator that issued it.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorColorado Attorney General's Office — Consumer Credit Unit (Administrator of the Uniform Consumer Credit Code)
Source says: "The Consumer Credit Unit regulates (through licensure/registration programs) companies and individuals involved in consumer lending"; it "licenses non-bank lenders such as finance companies and payday lenders".
Colorado Attorney General — Consumer Protection Section
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusPermitted but capped at 36% APR (Proposition 111, effective February 1, 2019)
Source says: "a finance charge for each deferred deposit loan or payday loan that must not exceed an annual percentage rate of thirty-six percent".
Colorado General Assembly — C.R.S. § 5-3.1-105 (Deferred Deposit Loan Act)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingSupervised lender license required from the UCCC Administrator (master license required for more than one place of business); deferred deposit lenders must hold a supervised lender's license
Source says: "if a supervised lender has more than one place of business, they must obtain a master license"; "no person shall engage in the business of deferred deposit loans without having first obtained a supervised lender's license" (C.R.S. § 5-3.1-116).
Colorado Attorney General — Uniform Consumer Credit Code licensing
as of 2026-09-16

The geography behind Genoa

Genoa covers about 0.3 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. With 153 residents, the land area yields roughly 494 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Denver, the distance is roughly 81 miles. Counting outward 50 miles, 9 larger communities surround Genoa. The 100-mile radius contains 104 larger places.

Where Genoa sits in Colorado

Genoa is the 243rd-largest of 270 Census places in Colorado and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Genoa ranks 158th of 270 in Colorado (about the 41th percentile). At about 494 people per square mile, Genoa is the 214th most densely settled place in Colorado. By land area, its 0.3 square miles rank 230th of 270 places in Colorado.

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 Genoa 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 Genoa is the same as anywhere in Colorado.
What loan size can I expect in Genoa?
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 Genoa?
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 Genoa 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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