Personal loans in Boxholm, IA

A personal loan taken out in Boxholm, Iowa is priced from your credit file and your income, not from your address. An estimated 173 people make their home in Boxholm, a figure that ranks 703rd in Iowa. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 2.8% decline. Lenders active in Iowa report to a state supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. If debt is already a strain, a nonprofit credit counsellor can help before you take on more. The next larger city is Dayton, IA about 6 miles away.

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

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Borrowing in Boxholm: the local picture

Two layers matter for a Boxholm borrower: the local population picture and Iowa's consumer-lending statutes.

Population: about 173 people live here, which puts Boxholm 703rd of 940 Census places in Iowa (Vintage 2023).
Population trend: A drop of about 2.8% from 2020 to 2023.
Size percentile: roughly 25% of Iowa's places have fewer residents.
Location: 42.1736 / -94.1061, per the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
Nearest larger cities: Dayton (6 mi); Harcourt (7 mi); Paton (8 mi); Ogden (10 mi); Stratford (11 mi). A bigger neighbour may offer more branches; the rate you see still follows your credit, not your address.
Nearest smaller towns: Pilot Mound (5 mi); Fraser (7 mi); Dana (8 mi).

What Iowa law requires in Boxholm

Read the table as a lender's compliance picture for Boxholm: the rule, the sourced figure, the publisher and the date.

Rule	Detail	Source
Delayed deposit fee cap	Fee 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
Payday lending status	Permitted 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
Small-loan / installment lender licensing	Regulated Loan Act license required (superintendent of banking) Source says: "shall not engage in the business of making loans ... without first obtaining a license from the superintendent of banking".	Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code) as of 2026-09-16
State lending regulator	Iowa 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

What a Boxholm personal loan looks like

In Boxholm, as throughout Iowa, federal Truth in Lending rules require a lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. A lender who will not put the terms in writing is a reason to walk away. Borrowing is a decision to make calmly, not one to rush.

A pre-application checklist for Boxholm

Work through this short checklist before committing to a personal loan in Boxholm:

Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
Confirm the lender holds a Iowa licence by checking the regulator named above.
Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.

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Common questions

What are my options in Boxholm 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 Boxholm is the same as anywhere in Iowa.

What loan size can I expect in Boxholm?

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 Boxholm?

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 Boxholm 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.

Nearby places

Pilot Mound, IA — population 158
Dayton, IA — population 759
Harcourt, IA — population 255
Beaver, IA — population 44
Fraser, IA — population 102
Dana, IA — population 34
Paton, IA — population 218
Ogden, IA — population 1,963