Personal loans in Ramey, PA

The trend for Ramey between 2020 and 2023 is downward by roughly 2.1%. Two households in Ramey with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 425 residents are not the reason.

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 425 residents in Ramey, which ranks it 793rd of 1,013 places in Pennsylvania. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Houtzdale, PA about 3 miles away. When Pennsylvania caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Ramey as from the rest of the state. Verify the lender's Pennsylvania licence against the regulator named below before borrowing in Ramey.

What the Census records for Ramey

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

Pennsylvania rules behind a Ramey personal loan

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

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
Payday lending statusNo separate payday-lending license; non-bank lenders are limited to 6% (unlicensed) or up to 24% (CDCA-licensed), so high-cost payday loans are not permitted.
Source says: "if a lender is licensed by the Department in accord with the CDCA, it can charge between 6-24% on loans under $25,000" (DoBS interpretive letter, May 11, 2023).
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer Discount Company Act license required for non-mortgage consumer loans above 6%; licensed lenders may charge up to 24% on loans of $25,000 or less.
Source says: "A consumer discount company is a business corporation that negotiates or makes non-mortgage loans or advances of money on credit."
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16

Borrowing reach in Ramey

Ramey is a lightly settled community of about 425 people, with 80 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Lenders licensed in Pennsylvania reach Ramey's 425 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest bigger place is Houtzdale, PA about 3 miles away.

The anatomy of a Ramey personal loan

Ramey is a small community of about 425 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 Ramey can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. The term you choose in Ramey decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Where Ramey sits in Pennsylvania

Ramey is the 793rd-largest of 1,013 Census places in Pennsylvania and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 671st of 1,013 Pennsylvania places, putting it near the 34th percentile for growth. At about 458 people per square mile, Ramey is the 874th most densely settled place in Pennsylvania. Within 50 miles sit 62 smaller Census places, alongside the 80 that are larger.

Land, water and location for Ramey

Ramey covers about 0.9 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. That land carries about 458 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Philadelphia, is roughly 180 miles away. Ramey has 80 larger places within a 50-mile radius. By land area it ranks 479th of 1,013 Pennsylvania places.

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 Ramey 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 Ramey is the same as anywhere in Pennsylvania.
What loan size can I expect in Ramey?
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 Ramey?
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 Ramey 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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