Personal loans in Reardan, WA

Population in Reardan climbed about 6.4% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. Roughly 679 residents live in Reardan, the 222nd-largest community in Washington.

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 roughly 679 people who live in Reardan borrow under Washington rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. For a community of about 679, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing. When Washington caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Reardan as from the rest of the state. The next larger city is Medical Lake, WA about 11 miles away.

Reardan by the numbers

Here is the sourced Census picture for Reardan, plus the Washington lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

Getting a loan in Reardan

Reardan is a moderately settled community of about 679 people, with 17 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. A Washington licence lets a lender serve Reardan without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 679 residents are offered. The nearest larger city, Medical Lake, WA about 11 miles away.

Reardan in state context

Against Washington's other places, Reardan accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 222nd of 281 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 45th of 281 Washington places, putting it near the 84th percentile for growth. Its roughly 1,369 residents per square mile place it 157th among Washington's places. In land area, Reardan ranks 246th among Washington's 281 places.

Before you apply in Reardan

Before you hand your details to a lender in Reardan, where the population is near 679:

  1. Start with the credit file: order the reports, fix the errors, then apply.
  2. Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
  3. Line up several pre-qualified offers and let the APR decide.
  4. Make sure the lender appears in the Washington regulator's licence list.
  5. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.
  6. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.
  7. Choose a term you can live with; stretching it lowers the payment but raises total interest.

In Reardan as elsewhere in Washington, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 679 residents.

Reardan on the map

Inside Reardan's boundaries lie about 0.5 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. The resulting density is about 1,369 people per square mile. The largest place in Washington, Seattle, lies about 208 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 17 larger communities surround Reardan. Within the same 50 miles lie 18 smaller Census places.

What Washington law requires in Reardan

Washington has no separate rate rule for Reardan; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 679 people.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorWashington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Source says: DFI licenses and regulates financial institutions and service providers in Washington.
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer Loan Company license required (Consumer Loan Act, RCW 31.04.035)
Source says: No person may engage in any activity subject to this chapter without first obtaining and maintaining a license in accordance with this chapter.
Washington State Legislature (RCW)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)12% per annum, or four points above the Federal Reserve bill rate, whichever is higher (RCW 19.52.020)
Source says: any rate of interest shall be legal so long as the rate of interest does not exceed the higher of: (a) Twelve percent per annum
Washington State Legislature (RCW)
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 Reardan 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 Reardan is the same as anywhere in Washington.
What loan size can I expect in Reardan?
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 Reardan?
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 Reardan 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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