Personal loans in De Pere, WI

Two households in De Pere with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 25,348 residents are not the reason. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing in De Pere. An estimated 25,348 people make their home in De Pere, a figure that ranks 33rd in Wisconsin. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and De Pere sits on the Wisconsin side of that line. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 0.2%. For a bigger market, look to Green Bay, WI about 8 miles away.

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.

Where De Pere stands

Set out below is De Pere's local context next to the state-level rules that reach every lender here.

How Wisconsin law applies in De Pere

When Wisconsin does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; De Pere is bound by the same rules.

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
Payday lending statusLegal and licensed by the DFI Division of Banking; statewide database tracking (Wis. Stat. § 138.14)
Source says: "Licensee" means a person holding a license issued by the division under sub. (5)
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

What a De Pere borrower is actually offered

Most loans made to De Pere's 25,348 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Two numbers drive a De Pere loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a De Pere loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

How De Pere compares across Wisconsin

De Pere is the 33rd-largest of 605 Census places in Wisconsin and contains about 0.6% of the state's people. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, De Pere stands 300th among Wisconsin's 605 places — roughly the 50th percentile. Its roughly 2,120 residents per square mile place it 55th among Wisconsin's places. In land area, De Pere ranks 66th among Wisconsin's 605 places.

Land, water and location for De Pere

De Pere's land area is about 12.0 square miles; a further 0.82 square miles is water. That land carries about 2,120 people per square mile. Milwaukee, the largest place in Wisconsin, is about 95 miles from De Pere. Counting outward 50 miles, 6 larger communities surround De Pere. The 100-mile radius contains 17 larger places.

Borrowing reach in De Pere

At roughly 2,120 people per square mile, De Pere is fairly dense; 6 larger places lie within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for De Pere's 25,348 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest larger city, Green Bay, WI about 8 miles away.

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 De Pere 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 De Pere is the same as anywhere in Wisconsin.
What loan size can I expect in De Pere?
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 De Pere?
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 De Pere 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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