Personal loans in Ithaca, NE

By population, Ithaca sits at 359th in Nebraska, with an estimated 158 residents. In Ithaca, one of 527 Census places in Nebraska, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate.

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.

Rate-shopping from Ithaca costs nothing at pre-qualification, where a soft pull leaves your credit file alone. Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Ithaca are all set at the Nebraska level. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Ithaca down by about 0.6%. The nearest larger city is Mead, NE about 5 miles away.

Ithaca: the sourced local profile

Only a few things actually differ by place — population, area, location, and the Nebraska rules a lender must follow — and they are below.

Ithaca's place among Nebraska's 527 places

Against Nebraska's other places, Ithaca accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 359th of 527 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Ithaca ranks 253rd of 527 in Nebraska (about the 52th percentile). At about 678 people per square mile, Ithaca is the 324th most densely settled place in Nebraska. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 1 residents.

Where Ithaca sits

Ithaca covers about 0.2 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. With 158 residents, the land area yields roughly 678 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Omaha, the distance is roughly 26 miles. Within 50 miles of Ithaca there are 107 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 24 smaller Census places.

Which Nebraska laws govern a loan in Ithaca

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorNebraska Department of Banking and Finance (NDBF)
Source says: "The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance is a state agency under the direct supervision of the Governor."
Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingDelayed Deposit Services Licensing Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. 45-901 to 45-931)
Source says: "Sections 45-901 to 45-931 shall be known and may be cited as the Delayed Deposit Services Licensing Act."
Nebraska Legislature (Nebraska Revised Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16
Delayed deposit services (payday) licensing administrationNDBF publishes delayed deposit services license guidelines, statutes, and a licensed-business search
Source says: "Delayed Deposit Services (Payday Lenders)"
Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
as of 2026-09-16

Inside a Ithaca personal loan

Most loans made to Ithaca's 158 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Ithaca lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. Shortening the term on a Ithaca loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Lender access in Ithaca

With about 678 residents per square mile, Ithaca is moderately settled, and 107 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Nebraska reach Ithaca's 158 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest larger city, Mead, NE 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca is the same as anywhere in Nebraska.
What loan size can I expect in Ithaca?
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 Ithaca?
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 Ithaca 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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