Personal loans in Albion, ID

Two households in Albion with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 245 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.

Rate-shopping from Albion costs nothing at pre-qualification, where a soft pull leaves your credit file alone. With an estimated 245 residents, Albion is the 162nd-largest of 197 places in Idaho. Lenders active in Albion report to a Idaho supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 4.3% growth in Albion. For a bigger market, look to Declo, ID about 8 miles away.

Albion by the numbers

Here is the sourced Census picture for Albion, plus the Idaho lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

What shapes a Albion personal loan

In Albion, a small community of about 245, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. A lender serving Albion's 245 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Albion loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Idaho consumer-lending rules applied in Albion

This table holds the Idaho rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Albion's 245 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorIdaho Department of Finance (IDOF)
Source says: "Safeguarding the financial health of Idahoans through the appropriate oversight of diverse financial institutions, the education and protection of consumers".
Idaho Department of Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)12% per annum legal rate (when no written contract fixes a different rate)
Source says: "interest is allowed at the rate of twelve cents (12¢) on the hundred by the year".
Idaho State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusPermitted under license (payday loan license required)
Source says: "No person shall engage in the business of payday loans ... without having first obtained a license under this chapter".
Idaho State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16

How Albion compares across Idaho

Set beside Idaho's 197 places, Albion ranks 162nd by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Albion ranks 121st of 197 in Idaho (about the 39th percentile). Its roughly 520 residents per square mile place it 155th among Idaho's places. The population moved by about 10 people between 2020 and 2023, a 4.3% shift.

Getting a loan in Albion

With about 520 residents per square mile, Albion is moderately settled, and 14 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. What is available to Albion's 245 borrowers is set by Idaho licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Declo, ID about 8 miles away.

Land, water and location for Albion

Albion's land area is roughly 0.5 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. The resulting density is about 520 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Boise City, is roughly 157 miles away. Albion has 14 larger places within a 50-mile radius. Within the same 50 miles lie 4 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 Albion 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 Albion is the same as anywhere in Idaho.
What loan size can I expect in Albion?
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 Albion?
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 Albion 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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