Personal loans in Woods Cross, UT

Woods Cross counts about 11,480 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Utah law does the governing. By population, Woods Cross sits at 61st in Utah, with an estimated 11,480 residents.

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.

Population in Woods Cross climbed about 0.6% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Woods Cross are all set at the Utah level. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Woods Cross's 11,480 residents. The closest larger place is North Salt Lake, UT about 2 miles away.

Woods Cross: population, trend and location

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

Getting a loan in Woods Cross

With about 2,994 residents per square mile, Woods Cross is fairly dense, and 47 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. What is available to Woods Cross's 11,480 borrowers is set by Utah licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is North Salt Lake, UT about 2 miles away.

How Utah law applies in Woods Cross

Read the table as a lender's compliance picture for Woods Cross: the rule, the sourced figure, the publisher and the date.

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
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer lenders under the Utah Consumer Credit Code (Title 70C) must file a Consumer Credit Notification via NMLS
Source says: Entities subject to the UCCC's notification requirement must file a Consumer Credit Notification (CCN) through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS).
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

Inside a Woods Cross personal loan

In Woods Cross, a small town of about 11,480, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Woods Cross. Shortening the term on a Woods Cross loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

How Woods Cross compares across Utah

Within Utah, Woods Cross holds roughly 0.4% of all residents, the 61st-largest share among 255 places. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Woods Cross stands 196th among Utah's 255 places — roughly the 23th percentile. Its roughly 2,994 residents per square mile place it 33rd among Utah's places. By land area, its 3.8 square miles rank 151st of 255 places in Utah.

The geography behind Woods Cross

The Census Gazetteer records about 3.8 square miles of land within Woods Cross, with no significant water area listed. Spread across it are roughly 2,994 residents per square mile. Salt Lake City, the largest place in Utah, is about 7 miles from Woods Cross. Within 50 miles of Woods Cross there are 47 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 46 smaller Census 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 Woods Cross 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 Woods Cross is the same as anywhere in Utah.
What loan size can I expect in Woods Cross?
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 Woods Cross?
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 Woods Cross 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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