Personal loans in Medley, FL

About 1,036 people live in Medley, placing it 330th of 411 Census places in Florida. Medley lost roughly 1.8% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison.

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.

The roughly 1,036 people who live in Medley borrow under Florida rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Medley sits on the Florida side of that line. Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in Medley. The nearest larger city is Hialeah Gardens, FL about 2 miles away.

Local context for Medley

The figures below are Medley's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the Florida rules.

Medley in state context

Medley is the 330th-largest of 411 Census places in Florida and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 373rd of 411 Florida places, putting it near the 9th percentile for growth. At about 156 people per square mile, Medley is the 391st most densely settled place in Florida. Within 50 miles sit 7 smaller Census places, alongside the 65 that are larger.

Land, water and location for Medley

Medley covers about 6.6 square miles of land, with 1.77 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). With 1,036 residents, the land area yields roughly 156 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Jacksonville, the distance is roughly 319 miles. Within 50 miles of Medley there are 65 larger Census places. By land area it ranks 180th of 411 Florida places.

Lender access in Medley

At roughly 156 people per square mile, Medley is lightly settled; 65 larger places lie within 50 miles. What is available to Medley's 1,036 borrowers is set by Florida licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest larger city, Hialeah Gardens, FL about 2 miles away.

Steps to take before a Medley loan

These steps shape the offer you get in Medley, a place of about 1,036 people:

  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. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Confirm the lender holds a Florida licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.
  6. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.
  7. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.

What differs between Medley and the rest of Florida is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 1,036 people here.

Florida consumer-lending rules applied in Medley

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorFlorida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR)
Source says: "The Office of Financial Regulation is a state-government agency created by the Governor and Cabinet to provide regulatory oversight for Florida's financial services industry".
Florida Office of Financial Regulation
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer finance loan license required (chapter 516)
Source says: "A person must not engage in the business of making consumer finance loans ... unless ... the person first obtains a license from the office".
Florida Legislature (The Florida Senate, Online Sunshine)
as of 2026-09-16
Deferred presentment fee cap10% of the amount provided (transactions not repayable in installments)
Source says: "A deferred presentment provider or its affiliate may not charge fees that exceed 10 percent of the currency or payment instrument provided".
Florida Legislature (The Florida Senate, Online Sunshine)
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 Medley 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 Medley is the same as anywhere in Florida.
What loan size can I expect in Medley?
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 Medley?
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 Medley 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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