Personal loans in Alma, NE

With an estimated 1,027 residents, Alma is the 109th-largest of 527 places in Nebraska. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 1.0%.

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

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Two households in Alma with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 1,027 residents are not the reason. Every figure below is Nebraska's own, applied to Alma's 1,027 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. Decide the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before sharing any details with a Alma lender. The nearest larger city is Holdrege, NE about 23 miles away.

What the Census records for Alma

Alma is a small community; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

How Nebraska law applies in Alma

When Nebraska does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Alma is bound by the same rules.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorNebraska Department of Banking and Finance (NDBF)
Source says: "The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance is a state agency under the direct supervision of the Governor."
Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Delayed deposit services (payday) licensing administrationNDBF publishes delayed deposit services license guidelines, statutes, and a licensed-business search
Source says: "Delayed Deposit Services (Payday Lenders)"
Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)16% per annum maximum on agreed interest (unpaid principal balance)
Source says: "any rate of interest which may be agreed upon, not exceeding sixteen percent per annum on the unpaid principal balance, shall be valid"
Nebraska Legislature (Nebraska Revised Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16

Alma's place among Nebraska's 527 places

Against Nebraska's other places, Alma accounts for about 0.1% of the state's population and ranks 109th of 527 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Alma ranks 273rd of 527 in Nebraska (about the 48th percentile). At about 893 people per square mile, Alma is the 244th most densely settled place in Nebraska. In land area, Alma ranks 87th among Nebraska's 527 places.

Borrowing reach in Alma

Alma is moderately settled, with about 893 people per square mile and 8 larger places within 50 miles. A Nebraska licence lets a lender serve Alma without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 1,027 residents are offered. The nearest larger city, Holdrege, NE about 23 miles away.

What shapes a Alma personal loan

A Alma personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 1,027 residents. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Alma. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Alma loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Alma: area, density and distance

Inside Alma's boundaries lie about 1.1 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. Spread across it are roughly 893 residents per square mile. The largest place in Nebraska, Omaha, lies about 191 miles away. Within 50 miles of Alma there are 8 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 57 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 Alma 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 Alma is the same as anywhere in Nebraska.
What loan size can I expect in Alma?
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 Alma?
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 Alma 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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