Personal loans in Arcadia, IA

Arcadia counts about 578 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Iowa law does the governing. With an estimated 578 residents, Arcadia is the 416th-largest of 940 places in Iowa.

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

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A larger market lies at Carroll, IA about 9 miles away. The trend for Arcadia between 2020 and 2023 is upward by roughly 10.1%. Lenders active in Arcadia report to a Iowa supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. For a community of about 578, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing.

Where Arcadia stands

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

What a Arcadia borrower is actually offered

In Arcadia, a small community of about 578, 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 Arcadia lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Arcadia loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Borrowing reach in Arcadia

With about 584 residents per square mile, Arcadia is moderately settled, and 48 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Iowa reach Arcadia's 578 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest larger city, Carroll, IA about 9 miles away.

How Iowa law applies in Arcadia

Below are the Iowa rules that apply to a loan made in Arcadia, each with the regulator that issued it.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorIowa Division of Banking (IDOB), Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services
Source says: "As part of the 2023 state government realignment, the IDOB became part of a new Department of Insurance and Financial Services".
Iowa Division of Banking
as of 2026-09-16
Delayed deposit fee capFee cap: $15 on first $100 of check face amount; $10 on subsequent $100 increments
Source says: "fifteen dollars on the first one hundred dollars ... or more than ten dollars on subsequent one hundred dollar increments".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)2 percentage points above the monthly average 10-year U.S. Treasury constant maturity rate (written agreements)
Source says: "The maximum lawful rate of interest ... in any written agreement ... shall be two percentage points above the monthly average ten-year constant maturity interest rate".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16

Where Arcadia sits in Iowa

Against Iowa's other places, Arcadia accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 416th of 940 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 13th of 940 Iowa places, putting it near the 99th percentile for growth. At about 584 people per square mile, Arcadia is the 531st most densely settled place in Iowa. In land area, Arcadia ranks 417th among Iowa's 940 places.

Arcadia on the map

Arcadia covers about 1.0 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. Spread across it are roughly 584 residents per square mile. Des Moines, the largest place in Iowa, is about 82 miles from Arcadia. Within 50 miles of Arcadia there are 48 larger Census places. By land area it ranks 417th of 940 Iowa 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 Arcadia 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 Arcadia is the same as anywhere in Iowa.
What loan size can I expect in Arcadia?
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 Arcadia?
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 Arcadia 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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