Personal loans in Maloy, IA

Maloy, Iowa — home to about 26 people — is a small community, so the terms you are offered follow Iowa law rather than any local rule. The Census counts 26 people in Maloy, the 931st-largest figure among Iowa's 940 places.

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

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Census figures show Maloy holding steady across 2020 to 2023. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Maloy loan. For a bigger market, look to Benton, IA about 3 miles away. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Maloy sits on the Iowa side of that line.

Local context for Maloy

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

How personal loans work in Maloy

Maloy is a small community of about 26 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Maloy can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. The term you choose in Maloy decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Where Maloy sits

Maloy's land area is roughly 0.6 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. That land carries about 42 people per square mile. Des Moines, the largest place in Iowa, is about 75 miles from Maloy. Counting outward 50 miles, 105 larger communities surround Maloy. The 100-mile radius contains 478 larger places.

How lenders reach Maloy

Maloy is sparsely settled, with about 42 people per square mile and 105 larger places within 50 miles. Whether Maloy has a local branch or not, a Iowa-licensed lender can serve its 26 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Benton, IA about 3 miles away.

How Maloy compares across Iowa

Maloy is the 931st-largest of 940 Census places in Iowa and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Maloy ranks 287th of 940 in Iowa (about the 69th percentile). At about 42 people per square mile, Maloy is the 932nd most densely settled place in Iowa. The population moved by about 0 people between 2020 and 2023, a 0.0% shift.

What Iowa law requires in Maloy

Iowa has no separate rate rule for Maloy; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 26 people.

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

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 Maloy 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 Maloy is the same as anywhere in Iowa.
What loan size can I expect in Maloy?
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 Maloy?
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 Maloy 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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