Personal loans in Cedar Rapids, NE

By population, Cedar Rapids sits at 224th in Nebraska, with an estimated 377 residents. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 1.8% decline in Cedar Rapids.

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

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If you are weighing a personal loan in Cedar Rapids, start from the payment you can carry; its 377 residents face the same statewide rules. To lend to Cedar Rapids's 377 residents, a company must hold a Nebraska licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Cedar Rapids. The nearest larger city is Albion, NE about 12 miles away.

Cedar Rapids: the sourced local profile

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

Borrowing reach in Cedar Rapids

With about 1,050 residents per square mile, Cedar Rapids is moderately settled, and 30 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Whether Cedar Rapids has a local branch or not, a Nebraska-licensed lender can serve its 377 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Albion, NE about 12 miles away.

Which Nebraska laws govern a loan in Cedar Rapids

Below are the Nebraska rules that apply to a loan made in Cedar Rapids, each with the regulator that issued it.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorNebraska Department of Banking and Finance (NDBF)
Source says: "The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance is a state agency under the direct supervision of the Governor."
Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusCapped at 36% APR (Initiative 428, 2020); violating transactions are void
Source says: "A licensee shall not impose an annual percentage rate greater than thirty-six percent in connection with a delayed deposit transaction."
Nebraska Legislature (Nebraska Revised Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingDelayed Deposit Services Licensing Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. 45-901 to 45-931)
Source says: "Sections 45-901 to 45-931 shall be known and may be cited as the Delayed Deposit Services Licensing Act."
Nebraska Legislature (Nebraska Revised Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16

Cedar Rapids on the map

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.4 square miles of land within Cedar Rapids, with no significant water area listed. The resulting density is about 1,050 people per square mile. The largest place in Nebraska, Omaha, lies about 111 miles away. Cedar Rapids has 30 larger places within a 50-mile radius. Within the same 50 miles lie 36 smaller Census places.

How Cedar Rapids compares across Nebraska

Within Nebraska, Cedar Rapids holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 224th-largest share among 527 places. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 367th of 527 Nebraska places, putting it near the 30th percentile for growth. At about 1,050 people per square mile, Cedar Rapids is the 188th most densely settled place in Nebraska. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 7 residents.

The anatomy of a Cedar Rapids personal loan

With roughly 377 residents, Cedar Rapids is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. A lender serving Cedar Rapids's 377 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids is the same as anywhere in Nebraska.
What loan size can I expect in Cedar Rapids?
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 Cedar Rapids?
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 Cedar Rapids 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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