Personal loans in Duboistown, PA

A lender serving Duboistown holds a Pennsylvania licence and answers to a Pennsylvania regulator; no city office is involved for its 1,175 residents. With 1,175 residents, Duboistown outranks about 45% of the communities in Pennsylvania.

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 Williamsport, PA about 1 miles away. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 1.8%. Lenders active in Duboistown report to a Pennsylvania supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. For a community of about 1,175, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing.

The Duboistown data picture

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

A practical checklist for Duboistown borrowers

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Duboistown (1,175 residents):

  1. Pull your credit reports first and correct any error before a lender sees the file.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Verify the lender's Pennsylvania licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.
  6. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.
  7. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.

What differs between Duboistown and the rest of Pennsylvania is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 1,175 people here.

What is available to Duboistown borrowers

Duboistown is fairly dense, with about 2,129 people per square mile and 44 larger places within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Duboistown's 1,175 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest larger city, Williamsport, PA about 1 miles away.

The state rulebook for Duboistown

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorPennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS)
Source says: "The Department of Banking and Securities regulates financial services in Pennsylvania."
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)6% per annum maximum for loans of $50,000 or less where no lower rate is contracted (41 P.S. 201(a)).
Source says: "the maximum lawful rate of interest for the loan or use of money... shall be six per cent per annum" (Loan Interest and Protection Law, Section 201(a)).
Pennsylvania General Assembly (Laws of Pennsylvania, Act 6 of 1974)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusNo separate payday-lending license; non-bank lenders are limited to 6% (unlicensed) or up to 24% (CDCA-licensed), so high-cost payday loans are not permitted.
Source says: "if a lender is licensed by the Department in accord with the CDCA, it can charge between 6-24% on loans under $25,000" (DoBS interpretive letter, May 11, 2023).
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16

How personal loans work in Duboistown

Most loans made to Duboistown's 1,175 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Duboistown lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. Shortening the term on a Duboistown loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Duboistown in state context

Within Pennsylvania, Duboistown holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 561st-largest share among 1,013 places. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 591st of 1,013 Pennsylvania places, putting it near the 42th percentile for growth. At about 2,129 people per square mile, Duboistown is the 479th most densely settled place in Pennsylvania. In land area, Duboistown ranks 690th among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places.

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 Duboistown 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 Duboistown is the same as anywhere in Pennsylvania.
What loan size can I expect in Duboistown?
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 Duboistown?
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 Duboistown 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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