Personal loans in Philipsburg, MT

Philipsburg is a small community in Montana, with an estimated 910 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population rose by about 8.5%.

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 Census estimates 910 residents in Philipsburg, which ranks it 59th of 127 places in Montana. Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in Philipsburg. Every figure below is Montana's own, applied to Philipsburg's 910 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. The nearest larger metro is Anaconda-Deer Lodge, MT about 18 miles away.

Local context for Philipsburg

Set out below is Philipsburg's local context next to the state-level rules that reach every lender here.

Steps to take before a Philipsburg loan

For Philipsburg's roughly 910 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
  4. Check the Montana regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Check the disclosure for fees that raise the true cost above the quoted rate.
  6. Test the payment against your current bills before you commit.
  7. Choose a term you can live with; stretching it lowers the payment but raises total interest.

What differs between Philipsburg and the rest of Montana is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 910 people here.

Montana consumer-lending rules applied in Philipsburg

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Montana, and so for Philipsburg's roughly 910 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorMontana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions (BFID), Department of Administration
Source says: "The Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions (Division) does all of its licensing through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS)."
Montana Department of Administration, Division of Banking and Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)Greater of 15% or prime rate + 6 percentage points per year (written agreement); regulated lenders exempt
Source says: "Parties may agree in writing to the payment of any rate of interest that does not exceed the greater of 15%"
Montana Legislative Services Division (Montana Code Annotated)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal; deferred deposit lenders must be licensed; fee capped at 36% per annum
Source says: "A licensee may not charge a fee for making or carrying each deferred deposit loan authorized by this part that exceeds 36% per annum"
Montana Legislative Services Division (Montana Code Annotated)
as of 2026-09-16

Philipsburg: area, density and distance

Inside Philipsburg's boundaries lie about 0.8 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. The resulting density is about 1,071 people per square mile. Billings, the largest place in Montana, is about 230 miles from Philipsburg. A 50-mile radius around Philipsburg takes in 4 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 4 smaller Census places.

How Philipsburg compares across Montana

Set beside Montana's 127 places, Philipsburg ranks 59th by population and holds about 0.2% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Philipsburg ranks 30th of 127 in Montana (about the 76th percentile). At about 1,071 people per square mile, Philipsburg is the 64th most densely settled place in Montana. In land area, Philipsburg ranks 68th among Montana's 127 places.

What is available to Philipsburg borrowers

Philipsburg is a moderately settled community of about 910 people, with 4 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. What is available to Philipsburg's 910 borrowers is set by Montana licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest bigger place is Anaconda-Deer Lodge, MT about 18 miles away.

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 Philipsburg 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 Philipsburg is the same as anywhere in Montana.
What loan size can I expect in Philipsburg?
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 Philipsburg?
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 Philipsburg 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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