Personal loans in Bainbridge Island, WA

Two households in Bainbridge Island with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 24,254 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.

Bainbridge Island shed about 2.3% of its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. Bainbridge Island is one of 281 Census places in Washington; its 24,254 residents put it at 46th. Pull your credit reports and line up at least three offers before you apply from Bainbridge Island. A lender that serves Bainbridge Island operates under Washington lending statutes and a Washington supervisor. The closest larger city is Seattle, WA about 7 miles away.

Bainbridge Island: the sourced local profile

Bainbridge Island is a smaller city; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

How lenders reach Bainbridge Island

At roughly 878 people per square mile, Bainbridge Island is moderately settled; 30 larger places lie within 50 miles. What is available to Bainbridge Island's 24,254 borrowers is set by Washington licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest larger city, Seattle, WA about 7 miles away.

Where Bainbridge Island sits

The Census Gazetteer records 27.6 square miles of land and 37.46 square miles of water within Bainbridge Island. Spread across it are roughly 878 residents per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Seattle, the distance is roughly 7 miles. Within 50 miles of Bainbridge Island there are 30 larger Census places. By land area it ranks 16th of 281 Washington places.

Bainbridge Island in state context

Within Washington, Bainbridge Island holds roughly 0.5% of all residents, the 46th-largest share among 281 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Bainbridge Island ranks 244th of 281 in Washington (about the 13th percentile). By density, at about 878 people per square mile, it ranks 216th in Washington. In land area, Bainbridge Island ranks 16th among Washington's 281 places.

The Washington lending rules that reach Bainbridge Island

Every row below records a Washington rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Bainbridge Island lender must follow.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorWashington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Source says: DFI licenses and regulates financial institutions and service providers in Washington.
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer Loan Company license required (Consumer Loan Act, RCW 31.04.035)
Source says: No person may engage in any activity subject to this chapter without first obtaining and maintaining a license in accordance with this chapter.
Washington State Legislature (RCW)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)12% per annum, or four points above the Federal Reserve bill rate, whichever is higher (RCW 19.52.020)
Source says: any rate of interest shall be legal so long as the rate of interest does not exceed the higher of: (a) Twelve percent per annum
Washington State Legislature (RCW)
as of 2026-09-16

How personal loans work in Bainbridge Island

With roughly 24,254 residents, Bainbridge Island is a smaller city; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Bainbridge Island lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Bainbridge Island loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

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 Bainbridge Island 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 Bainbridge Island is the same as anywhere in Washington.
What loan size can I expect in Bainbridge Island?
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 Bainbridge Island?
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 Bainbridge Island 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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