Personal loans in Randolph, WI

Randolph counts about 1,769 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Wisconsin law does the governing. Randolph is home to roughly 1,769 people and stands 275th by size out of 605 Census places in Wisconsin.

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 a bigger market, look to Beaver Dam, WI about 10 miles away. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 1.5% decline in Randolph. State law, rather than federal rules alone, supplies the rate caps and licensing rules that reach Randolph's 1,769 residents. Judge Randolph offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives.

The Randolph data picture

Randolph is a small community; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

Randolph in state context

Against Wisconsin's other places, Randolph accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 275th of 605 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Randolph ranks 460th of 605 in Wisconsin (about the 24th percentile). Its roughly 1,425 residents per square mile place it 126th among Wisconsin's places. The population moved by about 27 people between 2020 and 2023, a 1.5% shift.

How personal loans work in Randolph

In Randolph, a small community of about 1,769, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Randolph. The term you choose in Randolph decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

A practical checklist for Randolph borrowers

These steps shape the offer you get in Randolph, a place of about 1,769 people:

  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. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Verify the lender's Wisconsin licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.
  6. If the balances are already a strain, seek nonprofit credit counselling before adding a loan.
  7. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.

None of these steps is Randolph-specific: the same Wisconsin licensing and disclosure rules reach all 1,769 residents.

Land, water and location for Randolph

Randolph's land area is roughly 1.2 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. That land carries about 1,425 people per square mile. Milwaukee, the largest place in Wisconsin, is about 62 miles from Randolph. Counting outward 50 miles, 70 larger communities surround Randolph. Within the same 50 miles lie 55 smaller Census places.

The state rulebook for Randolph

Below are the Wisconsin rules that apply to a loan made in Randolph, each with the regulator that issued it.

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

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

Nearby places

Related