Personal loans in Mackay, ID

With 480 residents, Mackay outranks about 33% of the communities in Idaho. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 8.1% growth in Mackay.

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

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For a borrower among the roughly 480 residents of Mackay, a personal loan is a tool whose cost turns on the terms, not the address. To lend to Mackay's 480 residents, a company must hold a Idaho licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Mackay. The nearest larger metro is Arco, ID about 25 miles away.

The Mackay data picture

Mackay is a small community; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

The anatomy of a Mackay personal loan

With roughly 480 residents, Mackay is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Mackay can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Shortening the term on a Mackay loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Where Mackay sits

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.9 square miles of land within Mackay, with no significant water area listed. That land carries about 554 people per square mile. The largest place in Idaho, Boise City, lies about 132 miles away. Mackay has 6 larger places within a 50-mile radius. By land area it ranks 112th of 197 Idaho places.

Borrowing reach in Mackay

With about 554 residents per square mile, Mackay is moderately settled, and 6 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Whether Mackay has a local branch or not, a Idaho-licensed lender can serve its 480 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Arco, ID about 25 miles away.

Mackay against the rest of Idaho

Against Idaho's other places, Mackay accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 132nd of 197 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Mackay ranks 58th of 197 in Idaho (about the 71th percentile). Its roughly 554 residents per square mile place it 151st among Idaho's places. Within 50 miles sit 3 smaller Census places, alongside the 6 that are larger.

The state rulebook for Mackay

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Idaho, and so for Mackay's roughly 480 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorIdaho Department of Finance (IDOF)
Source says: "Safeguarding the financial health of Idahoans through the appropriate oversight of diverse financial institutions, the education and protection of consumers".
Idaho Department of Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Idaho Credit Code finance-charge ruleNo statutory maximum finance-charge rate — rate as agreed by the parties (Idaho Credit Code)
Source says: "the rate of finance charge shall be that which is agreed upon between the parties to the transaction".
Idaho State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)12% per annum legal rate (when no written contract fixes a different rate)
Source says: "interest is allowed at the rate of twelve cents (12¢) on the hundred by the year".
Idaho State Legislature
as of 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.

Common questions

What are my options in Mackay 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 Mackay is the same as anywhere in Idaho.
What loan size can I expect in Mackay?
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 Mackay?
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 Mackay 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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