Personal loans in Claremont, VA

Two households in Claremont with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 309 residents are not the reason. The Census counts 309 people in Claremont, the 189th-largest figure among Virginia's 227 places.

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.

Pull your credit reports and line up at least three offers before you apply from Claremont. Claremont added about 0.7% to its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. Every figure below is Virginia's own, applied to Claremont's 309 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. A larger market lies at Williamsburg, VA about 15 miles away.

Borrowing in Claremont: the local picture

What follows is Claremont's place in the Census record, alongside the Virginia rules that govern a personal loan made here.

The anatomy of a Claremont personal loan

Claremont is a small community of about 309 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Claremont lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. The term you choose in Claremont decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

What is available to Claremont borrowers

With about 122 residents per square mile, Claremont is lightly settled, and 29 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. A Virginia licence lets a lender serve Claremont without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 309 residents are offered. The nearest larger city, Williamsburg, VA about 15 miles away.

How Claremont compares across Virginia

Within Virginia, Claremont holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 189th-largest share among 227 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Claremont ranks 78th of 227 in Virginia (about the 66th percentile). Its roughly 122 residents per square mile place it 222nd among Virginia's places. In land area, Claremont ranks 102nd among Virginia's 227 places.

Where Claremont sits

The Census Gazetteer records about 2.5 square miles of land within Claremont, with no significant water area listed. With 309 residents, the land area yields roughly 122 people per square mile. The largest place in Virginia, Virginia Beach, lies about 60 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Claremont takes in 29 places that are larger. The 100-mile radius contains 113 larger places.

How Virginia law applies in Claremont

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Virginia, and so for Claremont's roughly 309 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorVirginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Financial Institutions (BFI)
Source says: The Bureau of Financial Institutions (BFI) is a regulatory division of the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC.)
Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer finance license required from the State Corporation Commission (Va. Code § 6.2-1501)
Source says: No person shall engage in the business of making loans to individuals for personal, family, household, or other nonbusiness purposes
Virginia General Assembly (Code of Virginia)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)12% per year maximum contract rate, except as otherwise permitted by law (Va. Code § 6.2-303)
Source says: no contract shall be made for the payment of interest on a loan at a rate that exceeds 12 percent per year
Virginia General Assembly (Code of Virginia)
as of 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.

Common questions

What are my options in Claremont 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 Claremont is the same as anywhere in Virginia.
What loan size can I expect in Claremont?
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 Claremont?
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 Claremont 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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