Personal loans in Riceville, IA

Personal loans in Riceville are mostly unsecured, so the APR reflects how a lender reads your credit — not the city's 804 population. By population, Riceville sits at 328th in Iowa, with an estimated 804 residents.

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 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 0.2% decline in Riceville. Judge Riceville offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives. The closest larger city is Le Roy, MN about 11 miles away. A lender that serves Riceville operates under Iowa lending statutes and a Iowa supervisor.

What the Census records for Riceville

Only a few things actually differ by place — population, area, location, and the Iowa rules a lender must follow — and they are below.

What shapes a Riceville personal loan

In Riceville, a small community of about 804, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Two numbers drive a Riceville loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. The term you choose in Riceville decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Where Riceville sits in Iowa

Within Iowa, Riceville holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 328th-largest share among 940 places. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Riceville stands 308th among Iowa's 940 places — roughly the 67th percentile. Its roughly 759 residents per square mile place it 413th among Iowa's places. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 2 residents.

Riceville on the map

The Census Gazetteer records about 1.1 square miles of land within Riceville, with no significant water area listed. The resulting density is about 759 people per square mile. Des Moines, the largest place in Iowa, is about 135 miles from Riceville. Riceville has 47 larger places within a 50-mile radius. Within the same 50 miles lie 74 smaller Census places.

What Iowa law requires in Riceville

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorIowa Division of Banking (IDOB), Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services
Source says: "As part of the 2023 state government realignment, the IDOB became part of a new Department of Insurance and Financial Services".
Iowa Division of Banking
as of 2026-09-16
Delayed deposit fee capFee cap: $15 on first $100 of check face amount; $10 on subsequent $100 increments
Source says: "fifteen dollars on the first one hundred dollars ... or more than ten dollars on subsequent one hundred dollar increments".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)2 percentage points above the monthly average 10-year U.S. Treasury constant maturity rate (written agreements)
Source says: "The maximum lawful rate of interest ... in any written agreement ... shall be two percentage points above the monthly average ten-year constant maturity interest rate".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16

A pre-application checklist for Riceville

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Riceville, home to about 804 people:

  1. Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Get several pre-qualifications and compare APR side by side before choosing.
  4. Check the Iowa regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.
  6. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.
  7. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.

None of these steps is Riceville-specific: the same Iowa licensing and disclosure rules reach all 804 residents.

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 Riceville 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 Riceville is the same as anywhere in Iowa.
What loan size can I expect in Riceville?
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 Riceville?
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 Riceville 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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