Personal loans in Clear Lake, WI

Clear Lake counts about 1,102 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Wisconsin law does the governing. With 1,102 residents, Clear Lake outranks about 42% of the communities in Wisconsin.

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.

The next larger city is Amery, WI about 6 miles away. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 0.9% growth in Clear Lake. Lenders active in Clear Lake report to a Wisconsin supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. Pull your credit reports and line up at least three offers before you apply from Clear Lake.

Clear Lake by the numbers

Read the local figures below as context; read the sourced Wisconsin table as the rulebook a lender here must follow.

Where Clear Lake sits in Wisconsin

Within Wisconsin, Clear Lake holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 351st-largest share among 605 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Clear Lake ranks 167th of 605 in Wisconsin (about the 72th percentile). Its roughly 424 residents per square mile place it 457th among Wisconsin's places. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 10 residents.

Wisconsin rules behind a Clear Lake personal loan

For the roughly 1,102 residents of Clear Lake, the rules below are Wisconsin's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorWisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Division of Banking
Source says: "Department" means the department of financial institutions
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingLicensed lender license required from the Division of Banking (Wis. Stat. § 138.09)
Source says: Before any person may do business under this section, that person shall first obtain a license from the division.
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)12% per year maximum ($12 per $100) on the declining principal balance, except as authorized by other statutes (Wis. Stat. § 138.05(1)(a))
Source says: At the rate of $12 upon $100 for one year computed upon the declining principal balance of the loan or forbearance
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16

Before you apply in Clear Lake

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Clear Lake (1,102 residents):

  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 Wisconsin licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.
  6. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.
  7. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.

In Clear Lake as elsewhere in Wisconsin, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 1,102 residents.

Borrowing reach in Clear Lake

Clear Lake is lightly settled, with about 424 people per square mile and 90 larger places within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Clear Lake's 1,102 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest larger city, Amery, WI about 6 miles away.

What a Clear Lake borrower is actually offered

A Clear Lake personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 1,102 residents. Two numbers drive a Clear Lake loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake is the same as anywhere in Wisconsin.
What loan size can I expect in Clear Lake?
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 Clear Lake?
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 Clear Lake 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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