Personal loans in Holy Cross, AK

State law, rather than federal rules alone, supplies the rate caps and licensing rules that reach Holy Cross's 170 residents. Holy Cross is one of 149 Census places in Alaska; its 170 residents put it at 111th.

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.

A personal loan in Holy Cross is priced from your credit file and income, not from the fact that the city holds 170 people. Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 decrease in Holy Cross at about 4.5%. Verify the lender's Alaska licence against the regulator named below before borrowing in Holy Cross. The next larger city is Aniak, AK about 43 miles away.

What the Census records for Holy Cross

Two layers matter for a Holy Cross borrower: the local population picture and Alaska's consumer-lending statutes.

The Alaska lending rules that reach Holy Cross

Every row below records a Alaska rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Holy Cross lender must follow.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorAlaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (Division of Banking and Securities)
Source says: "department means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development". The Division of Banking and Securities (commerce.alaska.gov/web/dbs) administers the department's lending license programs.
Alaska Legislature — Alaska Statutes § 06.50.900(5)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingLicense required from the department to make loans of $25,000 or less at above-legal rates; $25,000 liquid assets and $25,000 bond required
Source says: "without first obtaining a license from the department"; "liquid assets of at least $25,000".
Alaska Legislature — Alaska Statutes §§ 06.20.010, 06.20.040
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)10.5% per annum default; by contract, the greater of 10% or 5 percentage points above the 12th Federal Reserve District advance rate (loans over $25,000 exempt)
Source says: "The rate of interest in the state is 10.5 percent a year and no more on money after it is due"; "more than the greater of 10 percent or five percentage points above the annual rate charged member banks for advances by the 12th Federal Reserve District".
Alaska Legislature — Alaska Statutes § 45.45.010
as of 2026-09-16

What shapes a Holy Cross personal loan

In Holy Cross, a small community of about 170, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Holy Cross. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Holy Cross loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

What to do before borrowing in Holy Cross

Before you apply in Holy Cross, a community of about 170, work through these steps:

  1. Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
  2. Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
  3. Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
  4. Confirm the Alaska licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.
  6. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.
  7. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.

The process is identical across Alaska; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Holy Cross holds 170 people.

Land, water and location for Holy Cross

Inside Holy Cross's boundaries lie roughly 29.2 square miles of land and 6.88 square miles of water. That land carries about 6 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Anchorage, the distance is roughly 353 miles. Holy Cross has 4 larger places within a 50-mile radius. Within the same 50 miles lie 3 smaller Census places.

Holy Cross's place among Alaska's 149 places

Against Alaska's other places, Holy Cross accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 111th of 149 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 107th of 149 Alaska places, putting it near the 28th percentile for growth. By density, at about 6 people per square mile, it ranks 134th in Alaska. In land area, Holy Cross ranks 31st among Alaska's 149 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 Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross is the same as anywhere in Alaska.
What loan size can I expect in Holy Cross?
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 Holy Cross?
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 Holy Cross 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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