Personal loans in Laceyville, PA

Two households in Laceyville with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 358 residents are not the reason. Laceyville ranks 836th of 1,013 places in Pennsylvania, with a population near 358.

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 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 1.4% decline in Laceyville. Work out your debt-to-income ratio first; lenders weigh it heavily, and Laceyville's 358 residents are no exception. A larger market lies at Wyalusing, PA about 6 miles away. Which products a lender may offer to Laceyville's 358 residents follows from the Pennsylvania consumer-lending framework.

Laceyville by the numbers

The figures below are Laceyville's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the Pennsylvania rules.

What shapes a Laceyville personal loan

Laceyville is a small community of about 358 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Laceyville lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. The term you choose in Laceyville decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

The state rulebook for Laceyville

For the roughly 358 residents of Laceyville, the rules below are Pennsylvania's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorPennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS)
Source says: "The Department of Banking and Securities regulates financial services in Pennsylvania."
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusNo separate payday-lending license; non-bank lenders are limited to 6% (unlicensed) or up to 24% (CDCA-licensed), so high-cost payday loans are not permitted.
Source says: "if a lender is licensed by the Department in accord with the CDCA, it can charge between 6-24% on loans under $25,000" (DoBS interpretive letter, May 11, 2023).
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer Discount Company Act license required for non-mortgage consumer loans above 6%; licensed lenders may charge up to 24% on loans of $25,000 or less.
Source says: "A consumer discount company is a business corporation that negotiates or makes non-mortgage loans or advances of money on credit."
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16

How lenders reach Laceyville

Laceyville is moderately settled, with about 1,855 people per square mile and 111 larger places within 50 miles. A Pennsylvania licence lets a lender serve Laceyville without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 358 residents are offered. The nearest larger city, Wyalusing, PA about 6 miles away.

Before you apply in Laceyville

These steps shape the offer you get in Laceyville, a place of about 358 people:

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Line up several pre-qualified offers and let the APR decide.
  4. Make sure the lender appears in the Pennsylvania regulator's licence list.
  5. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.
  6. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  7. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.

The process is identical across Pennsylvania; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Laceyville holds 358 people.

Laceyville in state context

Against Pennsylvania's other places, Laceyville accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 836th of 1,013 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 520th of 1,013 Pennsylvania places, putting it near the 49th percentile for growth. By density, at about 1,855 people per square mile, it ranks 538th in Pennsylvania. In land area, Laceyville ranks 932nd among Pennsylvania's 1,013 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 Laceyville 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 Laceyville is the same as anywhere in Pennsylvania.
What loan size can I expect in Laceyville?
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 Laceyville?
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 Laceyville 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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