Personal loans in Sully, IA

About 885 people live in Sully, placing it 310th of 940 Census places in Iowa. The trend for Sully between 2020 and 2023 is upward by roughly 0.5%.

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.

Sully, Iowa — home to about 885 people — is a small community, so the terms you are offered follow Iowa law rather than any local rule. A lender that serves Sully operates under Iowa lending statutes and a Iowa supervisor. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Sully. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Pella, IA about 13 miles away.

Where Sully stands

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

Sully: area, density and distance

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.6 square miles of land within Sully, with no significant water area listed. The resulting density is about 1,521 people per square mile. Des Moines, the largest place in Iowa, is about 39 miles from Sully. Within 50 miles of Sully there are 52 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 95 smaller Census places.

The Iowa lending rules that reach Sully

When Iowa does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Sully is bound by the same rules.

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
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
Payday lending statusPermitted under license (delayed deposit services; must be physically located in Iowa)
Source says: "A person shall not operate a delayed deposit services business in this state unless the person is physically located in this state and licensed by the superintendent".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16

A pre-application checklist for Sully

Before you apply in Sully, a community of about 885, work through these steps:

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  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. Verify the lender's Iowa licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.
  6. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.
  7. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.

In Sully as elsewhere in Iowa, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 885 residents.

What a Sully borrower is actually offered

With roughly 885 residents, Sully is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. Two numbers drive a Sully loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. The term you choose in Sully decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

How lenders reach Sully

Sully is a moderately settled community of about 885 people, with 52 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Whether Sully has a local branch or not, a Iowa-licensed lender can serve its 885 people online on the same terms. For a larger market, the closest option is Pella, IA about 13 miles away.

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