Personal loans in Larchwood, IA

Larchwood added about 2.5% to its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. A personal loan in Larchwood is priced from your credit file and income, not from the fact that the city holds 950 people.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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The Census counts 950 people in Larchwood, the 291st-largest figure among Iowa's 940 places. A larger market lies at Inwood, IA about 10 miles away. Lenders active in Larchwood report to a Iowa supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. Work out your debt-to-income ratio first; lenders weigh it heavily, and Larchwood's 950 residents are no exception.

Where Larchwood stands

Here is the sourced Census picture for Larchwood, plus the Iowa lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

Iowa rules behind a Larchwood personal loan

For the roughly 950 residents of Larchwood, 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
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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)2 percentage points above the monthly average 10-year U.S. Treasury constant maturity rate (written agreements)
Source says: "The maximum lawful rate of interest ... in any written agreement ... shall be two percentage points above the monthly average ten-year constant maturity interest rate".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16

Land, water and location for Larchwood

Inside Larchwood's boundaries lie about 1.0 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. With 950 residents, the land area yields roughly 916 people per square mile. The largest place in Iowa, Des Moines, lies about 194 miles away. Larchwood has 35 larger places within a 50-mile radius. Within the same 50 miles lie 68 smaller Census places.

Borrowing reach in Larchwood

Larchwood is a moderately settled community of about 950 people, with 35 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. A Iowa licence lets a lender serve Larchwood without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 950 residents are offered. The nearest bigger place is Inwood, IA about 10 miles away.

Inside a Larchwood personal loan

Most loans made to Larchwood's 950 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. A lender serving Larchwood's 950 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Larchwood loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

How Larchwood compares across Iowa

Within Iowa, Larchwood holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 291st-largest share among 940 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Larchwood ranks 73rd of 940 in Iowa (about the 92th percentile). At about 916 people per square mile, Larchwood is the 311th most densely settled place in Iowa. In land area, Larchwood ranks 377th among Iowa's 940 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 Larchwood 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 Larchwood is the same as anywhere in Iowa.
What loan size can I expect in Larchwood?
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 Larchwood?
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 Larchwood 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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