Personal loans in Bingen, WA

Bingen is a small community in Washington, with an estimated 774 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. Bingen lost roughly 0.4% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. Bingen is one of 281 Census places in Washington; its 774 residents put it at 217th. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing in Bingen. Lenders active in Bingen report to a Washington supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. A larger market lies at White Salmon, WA about 1 miles away.

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.

Local context for Bingen

Set out below is Bingen's local context next to the state-level rules that reach every lender here.

Getting a loan in Bingen

At roughly 1,244 people per square mile, Bingen is moderately settled; 15 larger places lie within 50 miles. A Washington licence lets a lender serve Bingen without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 774 residents are offered. For a larger market, the closest option is White Salmon, WA about 1 miles away.

Washington consumer-lending rules applied in Bingen

Washington has no separate rate rule for Bingen; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 774 people.

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
Payday lending statusLicensed; small loans capped at $700 or 30% of monthly income, max 45 days, fees 15% on first $500 and 10% above (RCW 31.45)
Source says: Payday lenders must be licensed by DFI — including online lenders that do business with Washington residents.
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

Bingen's place among Washington's 281 places

Within Washington, Bingen holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 217th-largest share among 281 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Bingen ranks 197th of 281 in Washington (about the 30th percentile). At about 1,244 people per square mile, Bingen is the 168th most densely settled place in Washington. In land area, Bingen ranks 232nd among Washington's 281 places.

Bingen: area, density and distance

The Census Gazetteer records 0.6 square miles of land and 0.26 square miles of water within Bingen. That land carries about 1,244 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Seattle, the distance is roughly 138 miles. Counting outward 50 miles, 15 larger communities surround Bingen. By land area it ranks 232nd of 281 Washington places.

What to do before borrowing in Bingen

These steps shape the offer you get in Bingen, a place of about 774 people:

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
  4. Confirm the Washington licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.
  6. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.
  7. Test the payment against your current bills before you commit.

In Bingen as elsewhere in Washington, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 774 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 Bingen 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 Bingen is the same as anywhere in Washington.
What loan size can I expect in Bingen?
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 Bingen?
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 Bingen 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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