Personal loans in Madeira, OH

By population, Madeira sits at 184th in Ohio, with an estimated 9,423 residents. Madeira, Ohio — home to about 9,423 people — is a small town, so the terms you are offered follow Ohio law rather than any local rule.

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.

Madeira lost roughly 0.7% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. Rate-shopping from Madeira costs nothing at pre-qualification, where a soft pull leaves your credit file alone. Consumer lending that reaches Madeira's 9,423 residents is governed by Ohio statute; no city ordinance changes it. The closest larger place is Reading, OH about 4 miles away.

Borrowing in Madeira: the local picture

Most of what governs a Madeira loan is written in Ohio law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

The geography behind Madeira

The Census Gazetteer records about 3.4 square miles of land within Madeira, with no significant water area listed. With 9,423 residents, the land area yields roughly 2,812 people per square mile. The largest place in Ohio, Columbus, lies about 92 miles away. Within 50 miles of Madeira there are 43 larger Census places. By land area it ranks 277th of 924 Ohio places.

Which Ohio laws govern a loan in Madeira

Every row below records a Ohio rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Madeira lender must follow.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorOhio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions (Consumer Finance Section).
Source says: "The Consumer Finance Section is responsible for regulating non-depository consumer lenders and related consumer finance businesses."
Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal for licensed short-term lenders; interest capped at 28% per annum; total fees and charges capped at 60% of the originally contracted loan amount.
Source says: "(A) Interest not exceeding a rate of twenty-eight per cent per annum" (Ohio Rev. Code 1321.40); total fees/charges capped at "a total amount of fees and charges that exceeds sixty per cent of the originally contracted loan amount" (1321.403).
Ohio Laws (Ohio Revised Code - official state publication)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer finance licenses required for non-depository lenders, including Consumer Installment Loan Act lenders, General Loan Law lenders, short-term lenders, and small loan lenders.
Source says: "We issue and manage licenses for companies and individuals under multiple Ohio statutes." (page's regulated-statutes list names Consumer Installment Loan Act lenders, General Loan Law lenders, Short-term lenders, Small loan lenders).
Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16

How lenders reach Madeira

With about 2,812 residents per square mile, Madeira is fairly dense, and 43 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Whether Madeira has a local branch or not, a Ohio-licensed lender can serve its 9,423 people online on the same terms. For a larger market, the closest option is Reading, OH about 4 miles away.

Madeira's place among Ohio's 924 places

Among Ohio's 924 places, Madeira sits at 184th for population, a share of roughly 0.1% of the state. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Madeira ranks 396th of 924 in Ohio (about the 57th percentile). By density, at about 2,812 people per square mile, it ranks 74th in Ohio. In land area, Madeira ranks 277th among Ohio's 924 places.

What a Madeira borrower is actually offered

Most loans made to Madeira's 9,423 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Madeira lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Madeira loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

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 Madeira 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 Madeira is the same as anywhere in Ohio.
What loan size can I expect in Madeira?
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 Madeira?
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 Madeira 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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