Personal loans in Clearfield, UT

A personal loan in Clearfield is priced from your credit file and income, not from the fact that the city holds 34,470 people. About 34,470 people live in Clearfield, placing it 32nd of 255 Census places in Utah.

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.

Population in Clearfield climbed about 8.0% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. Judge Clearfield offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Syracuse, UT about 3 miles away. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Clearfield sits on the Utah side of that line.

Clearfield: the sourced local profile

Most of what governs a Clearfield loan is written in Utah law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

Where Clearfield sits in Utah

Clearfield is the 32nd-largest of 255 Census places in Utah and contains about 1.1% of the state's people. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Clearfield stands 59th among Utah's 255 places — roughly the 77th percentile. Its roughly 4,479 residents per square mile place it 9th among Utah's places. In land area, Clearfield ranks 95th among Utah's 255 places.

Land, water and location for Clearfield

The Census Gazetteer records 7.7 square miles of land and 0.03 square miles of water within Clearfield. The resulting density is about 4,479 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Salt Lake City, the distance is roughly 23 miles. Clearfield has 21 larger places within a 50-mile radius. Within the same 50 miles lie 72 smaller Census places.

Steps to take before a Clearfield loan

Before you apply in Clearfield, a community of about 34,470, work through these steps:

  1. Pull your credit reports first and correct any error before a lender sees the file.
  2. Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Check the Utah regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.
  6. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.
  7. Check the disclosure for fees that raise the true cost above the quoted rate.

What differs between Clearfield and the rest of Utah is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 34,470 people here.

Borrowing reach in Clearfield

Clearfield is fairly dense, with about 4,479 people per square mile and 21 larger places within 50 miles. What is available to Clearfield's 34,470 borrowers is set by Utah licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Syracuse, UT about 3 miles away.

The Utah lending rules that reach Clearfield

Below are the Utah rules that apply to a loan made in Clearfield, each with the regulator that issued it.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorUtah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Source says: The Department of Financial Institutions regulates 19 banks, 22 credit unions, 17 industrial banks and 1 trust company.
Utah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer lenders under the Utah Consumer Credit Code (Title 70C) must file a Consumer Credit Notification via NMLS
Source says: Entities subject to the UCCC's notification requirement must file a Consumer Credit Notification (CCN) through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS).
Utah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)No general cap — parties may agree to any rate; 10% per annum legal rate if no rate is specified (Utah Code § 15-1-1)
Source says: The parties to a lawful written, verbal, or implied contract may agree upon any rate of interest for the contract
Utah State Legislature
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 Clearfield 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 Clearfield is the same as anywhere in Utah.
What loan size can I expect in Clearfield?
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 Clearfield?
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 Clearfield 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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