Personal loans in Bloomfield, IA

Bloomfield is a small community in Iowa, with an estimated 2,772 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Bloomfield up by about 3.4%.

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.

Bloomfield is home to roughly 2,772 people and stands 127th by size out of 940 Census places in Iowa. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing in Bloomfield. Which products a lender may offer to Bloomfield's 2,772 residents follows from the Iowa consumer-lending framework. The closest larger place is Ottumwa, IA about 19 miles away.

Borrowing in Bloomfield: the local picture

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

Bloomfield against the rest of Iowa

Set beside Iowa's 940 places, Bloomfield ranks 127th by population and holds about 0.1% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Bloomfield ranks 59th of 940 in Iowa (about the 94th percentile). At about 1,219 people per square mile, Bloomfield is the 157th most densely settled place in Iowa. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 90 residents.

Steps to take before a Bloomfield loan

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Bloomfield, home to about 2,772 people:

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  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 lender holds a Iowa licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.
  6. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.
  7. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.

In Bloomfield as elsewhere in Iowa, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 2,772 residents.

Getting a loan in Bloomfield

Bloomfield is moderately settled, with about 1,219 people per square mile and 7 larger places within 50 miles. A Iowa licence lets a lender serve Bloomfield without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 2,772 residents are offered. For a larger market, the closest option is Ottumwa, IA about 19 miles away.

What Iowa law requires in Bloomfield

These are Iowa's sourced lending facts as they reach Bloomfield's 2,772 residents; the state has no city-level rate rule.

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
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
Payday lending statusPermitted under license (delayed deposit services; must be physically located in Iowa)
Source says: "A person shall not operate a delayed deposit services business in this state unless the person is physically located in this state and licensed by the superintendent".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16

Bloomfield: area, density and distance

Bloomfield covers about 2.3 square miles of land, with 0.03 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). Spread across it are roughly 1,219 residents per square mile. Des Moines, the largest place in Iowa, is about 84 miles from Bloomfield. A 50-mile radius around Bloomfield takes in 7 places that are larger. The 100-mile radius contains 67 larger 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 Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield is the same as anywhere in Iowa.
What loan size can I expect in Bloomfield?
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 Bloomfield?
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 Bloomfield 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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