Personal loans in Patch Grove, WI

Patch Grove is a small community in Wisconsin, with an estimated 199 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook.

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.

For the 199 people in Patch Grove, Wisconsin runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. Patch Grove ranks 575th of 605 places in Wisconsin, with a population near 199. Judge Patch Grove offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives. Patch Grove lost roughly 0.5% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Bloomington, WI about 4 miles away.

The Patch Grove data picture

What follows is Patch Grove's place in the Census record, alongside the Wisconsin rules that govern a personal loan made here.

The state rulebook for Patch Grove

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Wisconsin, and so for Patch Grove's roughly 199 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorWisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Division of Banking
Source says: "Department" means the department of financial institutions
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)12% per year maximum ($12 per $100) on the declining principal balance, except as authorized by other statutes (Wis. Stat. § 138.05(1)(a))
Source says: At the rate of $12 upon $100 for one year computed upon the declining principal balance of the loan or forbearance
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal and licensed by the DFI Division of Banking; statewide database tracking (Wis. Stat. § 138.14)
Source says: "Licensee" means a person holding a license issued by the division under sub. (5)
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16

Steps to take before a Patch Grove loan

For Patch Grove's roughly 199 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Pull your credit reports first and correct any error before a lender sees the file.
  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. Check the Wisconsin regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Choose a term you can live with; stretching it lowers the payment but raises total interest.
  6. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.
  7. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.

What differs between Patch Grove and the rest of Wisconsin is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 199 people here.

How a Patch Grove personal loan is priced

Patch Grove is a small community of about 199 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Patch Grove lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. Shortening the term on a Patch Grove loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Patch Grove on the map

Inside Patch Grove's boundaries lie about 0.4 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. That land carries about 525 people per square mile. Milwaukee, the largest place in Wisconsin, is about 152 miles from Patch Grove. Within 50 miles of Patch Grove there are 97 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 425 larger places.

Patch Grove against the rest of Wisconsin

Against Wisconsin's other places, Patch Grove accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 575th of 605 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Patch Grove ranks 334th of 605 in Wisconsin (about the 45th percentile). At about 525 people per square mile, Patch Grove is the 412th most densely settled place in Wisconsin. By land area, its 0.4 square miles rank 592nd of 605 places in Wisconsin.

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 Patch Grove 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 Patch Grove is the same as anywhere in Wisconsin.
What loan size can I expect in Patch Grove?
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 Patch Grove?
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 Patch Grove 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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