Personal loans in Ulysses, PA

From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 1.5%. For a borrower among the roughly 589 residents of Ulysses, a personal loan is a tool whose cost turns on the terms, not the address. At about 589 residents, Ulysses is larger than roughly 28% of the places in Pennsylvania. The next larger city is Westfield, PA about 11 miles away. Lenders active in Ulysses report to a Pennsylvania supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. If debt is already a strain, a nonprofit credit counsellor can help Ulysses residents before they take on more.

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.

Ulysses: the sourced local profile

Read the local figures below as context; read the sourced Pennsylvania table as the rulebook a lender here must follow.

The Pennsylvania lending rules that reach Ulysses

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

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

Ulysses against the rest of Pennsylvania

Set beside Pennsylvania's 1,013 places, Ulysses ranks 730th by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Ulysses stands 546th among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places — roughly the 46th percentile. Its roughly 145 residents per square mile place it 968th among Pennsylvania's places. Within 50 miles sit 14 smaller Census places, alongside the 45 that are larger.

Inside a Ulysses personal loan

With roughly 589 residents, Ulysses is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Ulysses's rank of 730th in Pennsylvania: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. The term you choose in Ulysses decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Before you apply in Ulysses

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Ulysses (589 residents):

  1. Start with the credit file: order the reports, fix the errors, then apply.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Gather at least three pre-qualified offers and line up the APR, not the headline rate.
  4. Verify the lender's Pennsylvania licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.
  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 Ulysses as elsewhere in Pennsylvania, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 589 residents.

Ulysses: area, density and distance

The Census Gazetteer records about 4.1 square miles of land within Ulysses, with no significant water area listed. With 589 residents, the land area yields roughly 145 people per square mile. The largest place in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, lies about 189 miles away. Ulysses has 45 larger places within a 50-mile radius. The 100-mile radius contains 252 larger places.

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