Personal loans in Point Marion, PA

A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Point Marion down by about 3.6%. Point Marion is a small community of about 1,111 residents, and a personal loan taken out here is governed by Pennsylvania statute.

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 counts 1,111 people in Point Marion, the 574th-largest figure among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places. For a bigger market, look to Star City, WV about 7 miles away. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Point Marion sits on the Pennsylvania side of that line. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Point Marion's 1,111 residents.

Local context for Point Marion

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

Getting a loan in Point Marion

At roughly 2,743 people per square mile, Point Marion is fairly dense; 120 larger places lie within 50 miles. What is available to Point Marion's 1,111 borrowers is set by Pennsylvania licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest bigger place is Star City, WV about 7 miles away.

Point Marion: area, density and distance

Point Marion covers about 0.4 square miles of land, with 0.08 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). The resulting density is about 2,743 people per square mile. Philadelphia, the largest place in Pennsylvania, is about 253 miles from Point Marion. Counting outward 50 miles, 120 larger communities surround Point Marion. By land area it ranks 810th of 1,013 Pennsylvania places.

Point Marion's place among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places

Point Marion is the 574th-largest of 1,013 Census places in Pennsylvania and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 937th of 1,013 Pennsylvania places, putting it near the 8th percentile for growth. By density, at about 2,743 people per square mile, it ranks 362nd in Pennsylvania. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 42 residents.

A practical checklist for Point Marion borrowers

Before you apply in Point Marion, a community of about 1,111, work through these steps:

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  2. Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
  3. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Make sure the lender appears in the Pennsylvania regulator's licence list.
  5. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.
  6. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.
  7. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.

What differs between Point Marion and the rest of Pennsylvania is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 1,111 people here.

Pennsylvania rules behind a Point Marion personal loan

For the roughly 1,111 residents of Point Marion, the rules below are Pennsylvania's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorPennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS)
Source says: "The Department of Banking and Securities regulates financial services in Pennsylvania."
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16
Bank rate-cap exemption (state-specific rule)Pennsylvania state-chartered banks are not subject to state interest-rate caps (Banking Code Sections 303/506 supersede the LIPL 6% cap).
Source says: "Pennsylvania law does not impose any restrictions on the interest rate that Pennsylvania state-chartered banks may charge to customers." (DoBS interpretive letter, May 11, 2023).
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)6% per annum maximum for loans of $50,000 or less where no lower rate is contracted (41 P.S. 201(a)).
Source says: "the maximum lawful rate of interest for the loan or use of money... shall be six per cent per annum" (Loan Interest and Protection Law, Section 201(a)).
Pennsylvania General Assembly (Laws of Pennsylvania, Act 6 of 1974)
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 Point Marion 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 Point Marion is the same as anywhere in Pennsylvania.
What loan size can I expect in Point Marion?
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 Point Marion?
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 Point Marion 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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