Personal loans in Shade Gap, PA

Shade Gap lost roughly 2.5% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. Shade Gap is home to roughly 77 people and stands 998th by size out of 1,013 Census places in Pennsylvania.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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Shade Gap is a small community of about 77 residents, and a personal loan taken out here is governed by Pennsylvania statute. For a community of about 77, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing. To lend to Shade Gap's 77 residents, a company must hold a Pennsylvania licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. The closest larger place is Rockhill, PA about 5 miles away.

Shade Gap: population, trend and location

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

Shade Gap's place among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places

Set beside Pennsylvania's 1,013 places, Shade Gap ranks 998th by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Shade Gap stands 799th among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places — roughly the 21th percentile. By density, at about 2,406 people per square mile, it ranks 423rd in Pennsylvania. In land area, Shade Gap ranks 1,012th among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places.

Land, water and location for Shade Gap

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.0 square miles of land within Shade Gap, with no significant water area listed. Spread across it are roughly 2,406 residents per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Philadelphia, the distance is roughly 145 miles. A 50-mile radius around Shade Gap takes in 113 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 2 smaller Census places.

Borrowing reach in Shade Gap

At roughly 2,406 people per square mile, Shade Gap is fairly dense; 113 larger places lie within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Pennsylvania reach Shade Gap's 77 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest larger city, Rockhill, PA about 5 miles away.

How personal loans work in Shade Gap

Most loans made to Shade Gap's 77 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. A lender serving Shade Gap's 77 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Shade Gap loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Which Pennsylvania laws govern a loan in Shade Gap

This table holds the Pennsylvania rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Shade Gap's 77 residents.

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

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