Personal loans in Lattimore, NC

Population in Lattimore climbed about 4.2% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. An estimated 423 people make their home in Lattimore, a figure that ranks 436th in North Carolina.

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

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With roughly 423 residents, Lattimore is a small community, and the lending rules its borrowers live under are written in North Carolina, not by the city. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Lattimore loan. State law, not city hall, decides what a lender may do to Lattimore's roughly 423 residents, and a state regulator supervises it. The nearest larger metro is Kingstown, NC about 4 miles away.

Local context for Lattimore

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

How Lattimore compares across North Carolina

Lattimore is the 436th-largest of 549 Census places in North Carolina and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Lattimore ranks 133rd of 549 in North Carolina (about the 76th percentile). At about 413 people per square mile, Lattimore is the 399th most densely settled place in North Carolina. By land area, its 1.0 square miles rank 433rd of 549 places in North Carolina.

What is available to Lattimore borrowers

Lattimore is lightly settled, with about 413 people per square mile and 93 larger places within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in North Carolina reach Lattimore's 423 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. For a larger market, the closest option is Kingstown, NC about 4 miles away.

Lattimore on the map

Lattimore covers about 1.0 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. The resulting density is about 413 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Charlotte, is roughly 47 miles away. Lattimore has 93 larger places within a 50-mile radius. By land area it ranks 433rd of 549 North Carolina places.

The anatomy of a Lattimore personal loan

With roughly 423 residents, Lattimore is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. A lender serving Lattimore's 423 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. The term you choose in Lattimore decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

North Carolina consumer-lending rules applied in Lattimore

For the roughly 423 residents of Lattimore, the rules below are North Carolina's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorNorth Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks (NCCOB)
Source says: "Lenders operating under the CFA must be licensed by and are subject to regulation by the NCCOB."		North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)For loans of $25,000 or less: greater of the 6-month U.S. Treasury bill rate + 6% or 16% (G.S. 24-1.1(c)); any agreed rate above $25,000
Source says: "plus six percent (6%), rounded upward or downward ... or sixteen percent (16%), whichever is greater"		North Carolina General Assembly
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusPayday lenders shut down in North Carolina; online payday lending remains an enforcement target
Source says: "Payday Lenders: Shut Down In NC, But Still Victimizing Borrowers Online"		North Carolina Department of Justice (Office of the Attorney General)
as of 2026-09-16
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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 Lattimore 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 Lattimore is the same as anywhere in North Carolina.
What loan size can I expect in Lattimore?
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 Lattimore?
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 Lattimore 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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