Personal loans in Wales, UT

Wales gained roughly 6.5% in population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. Wales is home to roughly 362 people and stands 211th by size out of 255 Census places in Utah.

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

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Wales is a small community in Utah, with an estimated 362 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in Wales. Consumer lending that reaches Wales's 362 residents is governed by Utah statute; no city ordinance changes it. The closest larger place is Moroni, UT about 4 miles away.

Borrowing in Wales: the local picture

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

The geography behind Wales

Wales covers about 0.4 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. With 362 residents, the land area yields roughly 914 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Salt Lake City, the distance is roughly 91 miles. Wales has 42 larger places within a 50-mile radius. By land area it ranks 249th of 255 Utah places.

How lenders reach Wales

Wales is a moderately settled community of about 362 people, with 42 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. What is available to Wales's 362 borrowers is set by Utah licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest larger city, Moroni, UT about 4 miles away.

How Wales compares across Utah

Against Utah's other places, Wales accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 211th of 255 by size. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Wales stands 75th among Utah's 255 places — roughly the 71th percentile. By density, at about 914 people per square mile, it ranks 108th in Utah. The population moved by about 22 people between 2020 and 2023, a 6.5% shift.

How a Wales personal loan is priced

In Wales, a small community of about 362, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Wales lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. Shortening the term on a Wales loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

What Utah law requires in Wales

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Utah, and so for Wales's roughly 362 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorUtah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Source says: The Department of Financial Institutions regulates 19 banks, 22 credit unions, 17 industrial banks and 1 trust company.
Utah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)No general cap — parties may agree to any rate; 10% per annum legal rate if no rate is specified (Utah Code § 15-1-1)
Source says: The parties to a lawful written, verbal, or implied contract may agree upon any rate of interest for the contract
Utah State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal; deferred deposit lenders must register with the Utah DFI (Utah Code Title 7, ch. 23)
Source says: It is unlawful for a person to engage in the business of cashing checks or the business of deferred deposit lending in Utah
Utah State Legislature
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 Wales 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 Wales is the same as anywhere in Utah.
What loan size can I expect in Wales?
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 Wales?
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 Wales 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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