Personal loans in Wormleysburg, PA

Two households in Wormleysburg with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 3,067 residents are not the reason.

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 Census counts 3,067 people in Wormleysburg, the 312th-largest figure among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places. Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in Wormleysburg. Wormleysburg added about 0.9% to its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. Every figure below is Pennsylvania's own, applied to Wormleysburg's 3,067 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. The closest larger city is Lemoyne, PA about 1 miles away.

Local context for Wormleysburg

The figures below are Wormleysburg's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the Pennsylvania rules.

Land, water and location for Wormleysburg

Wormleysburg's land area is about 0.8 square miles; a further 0.01 square miles is water. Spread across it are roughly 3,947 residents per square mile. Philadelphia, the largest place in Pennsylvania, is about 95 miles from Wormleysburg. Within 50 miles of Wormleysburg there are 58 larger Census places. By land area it ranks 555th of 1,013 Pennsylvania places.

Inside a Wormleysburg personal loan

With roughly 3,067 residents, Wormleysburg 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 Wormleysburg's rank of 312th in Pennsylvania: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. Shortening the term on a Wormleysburg loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Lender access in Wormleysburg

At roughly 3,947 people per square mile, Wormleysburg is fairly dense; 58 larger places lie within 50 miles. Whether Wormleysburg has a local branch or not, a Pennsylvania-licensed lender can serve its 3,067 people online on the same terms. The nearest bigger place is Lemoyne, PA about 1 miles away.

Pennsylvania consumer-lending rules applied in Wormleysburg

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Pennsylvania, and so for Wormleysburg's roughly 3,067 residents.

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
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
Bank rate-cap exemption (state-specific rule)Pennsylvania state-chartered banks are not subject to state interest-rate caps (Banking Code Sections 303/506 supersede the LIPL 6% cap).
Source says: "Pennsylvania law does not impose any restrictions on the interest rate that Pennsylvania state-chartered banks may charge to customers." (DoBS interpretive letter, May 11, 2023).
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16

A practical checklist for Wormleysburg borrowers

These steps shape the offer you get in Wormleysburg, a place of about 3,067 people:

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
  4. Check the Pennsylvania regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.
  6. If the balances are already a strain, seek nonprofit credit counselling before adding a loan.
  7. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.

In Wormleysburg as elsewhere in Pennsylvania, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 3,067 residents.

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