Personal loans in Goldfield, IA

Goldfield, Iowa — home to about 614 people — is a small community, so the terms you are offered follow Iowa law rather than any local rule. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Goldfield loan.

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.

With an estimated 614 residents, Goldfield is the 406th-largest of 940 places in Iowa. Which products a lender may offer to Goldfield's 614 residents follows from the Iowa consumer-lending framework. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 3.2% decline in Goldfield. The next larger city is Eagle Grove, IA about 5 miles away.

Goldfield: population, trend and location

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

Which Iowa laws govern a loan in Goldfield

For the roughly 614 residents of Goldfield, the rules below are Iowa's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)2 percentage points above the monthly average 10-year U.S. Treasury constant maturity rate (written agreements)
Source says: "The maximum lawful rate of interest ... in any written agreement ... shall be two percentage points above the monthly average ten-year constant maturity interest rate".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusPermitted under license (delayed deposit services; must be physically located in Iowa)
Source says: "A person shall not operate a delayed deposit services business in this state unless the person is physically located in this state and licensed by the superintendent".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16

Goldfield's place among Iowa's 940 places

Among Iowa's 940 places, Goldfield sits at 406th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 831st of 940 Iowa places, putting it near the 12th percentile for growth. By density, at about 523 people per square mile, it ranks 588th in Iowa. The population moved by about 20 people between 2020 and 2023, a 3.2% shift.

What a Goldfield borrower is actually offered

Most loans made to Goldfield's 614 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Goldfield's rank of 406th in Iowa: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. Shortening the term on a Goldfield loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Where Goldfield sits

Inside Goldfield's boundaries lie about 1.2 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. With 614 residents, the land area yields roughly 523 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Des Moines, the distance is roughly 82 miles. Counting outward 50 miles, 42 larger communities surround Goldfield. By land area it ranks 326th of 940 Iowa places.

Lender access in Goldfield

Goldfield is a moderately settled community of about 614 people, with 42 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Whether Goldfield has a local branch or not, a Iowa-licensed lender can serve its 614 people online on the same terms. The nearest bigger place is Eagle Grove, IA about 5 miles away.

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