Personal loans in Ione, WA

Population in Ione climbed about 4.4% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. Ione is one of 281 Census places in Washington; its 451 residents put it at 241st.

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 451 people who live in Ione borrow under Washington rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Ione's 451 residents. State law, not city hall, decides what a lender may do to Ione's roughly 451 residents, and a state regulator supervises it. The next larger city is Colville, WA about 26 miles away.

Ione by the numbers

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

The state rulebook for Ione

When Washington does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Ione is bound by the same rules.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorWashington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Source says: DFI licenses and regulates financial institutions and service providers in Washington.
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLicensed; small loans capped at $700 or 30% of monthly income, max 45 days, fees 15% on first $500 and 10% above (RCW 31.45)
Source says: Payday lenders must be licensed by DFI — including online lenders that do business with Washington residents.
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer Loan Company license required (Consumer Loan Act, RCW 31.04.035)
Source says: No person may engage in any activity subject to this chapter without first obtaining and maintaining a license in accordance with this chapter.
Washington State Legislature (RCW)
as of 2026-09-16

The geography behind Ione

The Census Gazetteer records 0.5 square miles of land and 0.09 square miles of water within Ione. That land carries about 853 people per square mile. Seattle, the largest place in Washington, is about 240 miles from Ione. Within 50 miles of Ione there are 6 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 45 larger places.

Ione's place among Washington's 281 places

Set beside Washington's 281 places, Ione ranks 241st by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Ione ranks 73rd of 281 in Washington (about the 74th percentile). By density, at about 853 people per square mile, it ranks 218th in Washington. Within 50 miles sit 7 smaller Census places, alongside the 6 that are larger.

How a Ione personal loan is priced

Most loans made to Ione's 451 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. A lender serving Ione's 451 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Ione loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

How lenders reach Ione

At roughly 853 people per square mile, Ione is moderately settled; 6 larger places lie within 50 miles. A Washington licence lets a lender serve Ione without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 451 residents are offered. The nearest larger city, Colville, WA about 26 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 Ione 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 Ione is the same as anywhere in Washington.
What loan size can I expect in Ione?
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 Ione?
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 Ione 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.

Nearby places

Related