Personal loans in Valeria, IA

Valeria counts about 39 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Iowa law does the governing. Roughly 39 residents live in Valeria, the 913th-largest community in Iowa.

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 next larger city is Mingo, IA about 3 miles away. Valeria gained roughly 5.4% in population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. For the 39 people in Valeria, Iowa runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in Valeria.

Valeria: population, trend and location

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

Iowa consumer-lending rules applied in Valeria

Every row below records a Iowa rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Valeria lender must follow.

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
Small-loan / installment lender licensingRegulated Loan Act license required (superintendent of banking)
Source says: "shall not engage in the business of making loans ... without first obtaining a license from the superintendent of banking".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
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

Steps to take before a Valeria loan

Before you hand your details to a lender in Valeria, where the population is near 39:

  1. Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  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. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  6. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.
  7. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.

In Valeria as elsewhere in Iowa, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 39 residents.

What a Valeria borrower is actually offered

With roughly 39 residents, Valeria is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. Two numbers drive a Valeria loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. Shortening the term on a Valeria loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Valeria: area, density and distance

Inside Valeria's boundaries lie about 0.0 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. That land carries about 796 people per square mile. The largest place in Iowa, Des Moines, lies about 18 miles away. Within 50 miles of Valeria there are 144 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 508 larger places.

Valeria in state context

Against Iowa's other places, Valeria accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 913th of 940 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 29th of 940 Iowa places, putting it near the 97th percentile for growth. Its roughly 796 residents per square mile place it 388th among Iowa's places. The population moved by about 2 people between 2020 and 2023, a 5.4% shift.

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