Personal loans in Haverhill, IA

Haverhill lost roughly 1.8% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. At about 163 residents, Haverhill is larger than roughly 24% of the places in Iowa.

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.

The roughly 163 people who live in Haverhill borrow under Iowa rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. For a community of about 163, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing. When Iowa caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Haverhill as from the rest of the state. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Laurel, IA about 5 miles away.

Where Haverhill stands

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

The Haverhill borrowing checklist

Before you apply in Haverhill, a community of about 163, work through these steps:

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Get several pre-qualifications and compare APR side by side before choosing.
  4. Make sure the lender appears in the Iowa regulator's licence list.
  5. Check the disclosure for fees that raise the true cost above the quoted rate.
  6. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.
  7. Choose a term you can live with; stretching it lowers the payment but raises total interest.

What differs between Haverhill and the rest of Iowa is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 163 people here.

Where Haverhill sits in Iowa

Set beside Iowa's 940 places, Haverhill ranks 714th by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Haverhill stands 595th among Iowa's 940 places — roughly the 37th percentile. At about 1,173 people per square mile, Haverhill is the 179th most densely settled place in Iowa. Within 50 miles sit 26 smaller Census places, alongside the 117 that are larger.

The Iowa lending rules that reach Haverhill

For the roughly 163 residents of Haverhill, 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
Small-loan / installment lender licensingRegulated Loan Act license required (superintendent of banking)
Source says: "shall not engage in the business of making loans ... without first obtaining a license from the superintendent of banking".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16
Delayed deposit fee capFee cap: $15 on first $100 of check face amount; $10 on subsequent $100 increments
Source says: "fifteen dollars on the first one hundred dollars ... or more than ten dollars on subsequent one hundred dollar increments".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16

Lender access in Haverhill

Haverhill is a moderately settled community of about 163 people, with 117 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. A Iowa licence lets a lender serve Haverhill without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 163 residents are offered. The nearest larger city, Laurel, IA about 5 miles away.

The anatomy of a Haverhill personal loan

A Haverhill personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 163 residents. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Haverhill. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Haverhill loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

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