Personal loans in Harrisville, OH

Harrisville ranks 839th of 924 places in Ohio, with a population near 173. Population in Harrisville dropped about 2.3% over the three years from 2020 to 2023.

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

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A lender serving Harrisville holds a Ohio licence and answers to a Ohio regulator; no city office is involved for its 173 residents. State law, not city hall, decides what a lender may do to Harrisville's roughly 173 residents, and a state regulator supervises it. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Harrisville loan. A larger market lies at Adena, OH about 2 miles away.

Local context for Harrisville

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

How Ohio law applies in Harrisville

Read the table as a lender's compliance picture for Harrisville: the rule, the sourced figure, the publisher and the date.

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
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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)8% per annum maximum by written agreement for the general case; higher rates permitted only in specified cases (e.g., principal over $100,000, business loans, certain mortgages).
Source says: "may stipulate therein for the payment of interest upon the amount thereof at any rate not exceeding eight per cent per annum payable annually" (Ohio Rev. Code 1343.01(A)). [codes.ohio.gov content retrieved via search-engine fetch of the official section; direct connections blocked from our network]
Ohio Laws (Ohio Revised Code - official state publication)
as of 2026-09-16

Where Harrisville sits

Harrisville covers about 0.2 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. That land carries about 1,138 people per square mile. Columbus, the largest place in Ohio, is about 112 miles from Harrisville. Counting outward 50 miles, 190 larger communities surround Harrisville. Within the same 50 miles lie 27 smaller Census places.

What is available to Harrisville borrowers

Harrisville is moderately settled, with about 1,138 people per square mile and 190 larger places within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Ohio reach Harrisville's 173 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest bigger place is Adena, OH about 2 miles away.

How personal loans work in Harrisville

Harrisville is a small community of about 173 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Two numbers drive a Harrisville loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Harrisville loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Where Harrisville sits in Ohio

Harrisville is the 839th-largest of 924 Census places in Ohio and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Harrisville ranks 777th of 924 in Ohio (about the 16th percentile). By density, at about 1,138 people per square mile, it ranks 537th in Ohio. In land area, Harrisville ranks 879th among Ohio's 924 places.

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