Personal loans in Low Moor, IA

For a borrower among the roughly 241 residents of Low Moor, a personal loan is a tool whose cost turns on the terms, not the address. Verify the lender's Iowa licence against the regulator named below before borrowing in Low Moor.

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.

By population, Low Moor sits at 620th in Iowa, with an estimated 241 residents. Which products a lender may offer to Low Moor's 241 residents follows from the Iowa consumer-lending framework. Population in Low Moor dropped about 2.0% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Camanche, IA about 4 miles away.

Low Moor: population, trend and location

Two layers matter for a Low Moor borrower: the local population picture and Iowa's consumer-lending statutes.

Where Low Moor sits

Low Moor's land area is roughly 0.5 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. With 241 residents, the land area yields roughly 442 people per square mile. Des Moines, the largest place in Iowa, is about 169 miles from Low Moor. Low Moor has 110 larger places within a 50-mile radius. By land area it ranks 628th of 940 Iowa places.

A pre-application checklist for Low Moor

For Low Moor's roughly 241 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Start with the credit file: order the reports, fix the errors, then apply.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Check the Iowa regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.
  6. Test the payment against your current bills before you commit.
  7. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.

None of these steps is Low Moor-specific: the same Iowa licensing and disclosure rules reach all 241 residents.

Iowa consumer-lending rules applied in Low Moor

For the roughly 241 residents of Low Moor, 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
Payday lending statusPermitted under license (delayed deposit services; must be physically located in Iowa)
Source says: "A person shall not operate a delayed deposit services business in this state unless the person is physically located in this state and licensed by the superintendent".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingRegulated Loan Act license required (superintendent of banking)
Source says: "shall not engage in the business of making loans ... without first obtaining a license from the superintendent of banking".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16

What a Low Moor borrower is actually offered

With roughly 241 residents, Low Moor is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. A lender serving Low Moor's 241 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. The term you choose in Low Moor decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Lender access in Low Moor

At roughly 442 people per square mile, Low Moor is lightly settled; 110 larger places lie within 50 miles. What is available to Low Moor's 241 borrowers is set by Iowa licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest larger city, Camanche, IA about 4 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 Low Moor 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 Low Moor is the same as anywhere in Iowa.
What loan size can I expect in Low Moor?
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 Low Moor?
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 Low Moor 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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