Personal loans in Felicity, OH

A lender serving Felicity holds a Ohio licence and answers to a Ohio regulator; no city office is involved for its 656 residents. An estimated 656 people make their home in Felicity, a figure that ranks 610th in Ohio.

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 Augusta, KY about 7 miles away. The trend for Felicity between 2020 and 2023 is upward by roughly 1.7%. Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Felicity are all set at the Ohio level. Get pre-qualified with several lenders, then compare APR rather than the headline rate for a Felicity loan.

Borrowing in Felicity: the local picture

The figures below are Felicity's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the Ohio rules.

Felicity in state context

Against Ohio's other places, Felicity accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 610th of 924 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Felicity ranks 95th of 924 in Ohio (about the 90th percentile). Its roughly 2,485 residents per square mile place it 115th among Ohio's places. In land area, Felicity ranks 805th among Ohio's 924 places.

Land, water and location for Felicity

Felicity's land area is roughly 0.3 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. That land carries about 2,485 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Columbus, the distance is roughly 99 miles. Felicity has 118 larger places within a 50-mile radius. Within the same 50 miles lie 46 smaller Census places.

Steps to take before a Felicity loan

Before you hand your details to a lender in Felicity, where the population is near 656:

  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. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Confirm the Ohio licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.
  6. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.
  7. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.

In Felicity as elsewhere in Ohio, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 656 residents.

Borrowing reach in Felicity

Felicity is a fairly dense community of about 656 people, with 118 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. A Ohio licence lets a lender serve Felicity without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 656 residents are offered. The nearest bigger place is Augusta, KY about 7 miles away.

How Ohio law applies in Felicity

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorOhio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions (Consumer Finance Section).
Source says: "The Consumer Finance Section is responsible for regulating non-depository consumer lenders and related consumer finance businesses."
Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal for licensed short-term lenders; interest capped at 28% per annum; total fees and charges capped at 60% of the originally contracted loan amount.
Source says: "(A) Interest not exceeding a rate of twenty-eight per cent per annum" (Ohio Rev. Code 1321.40); total fees/charges capped at "a total amount of fees and charges that exceeds sixty per cent of the originally contracted loan amount" (1321.403).
Ohio Laws (Ohio Revised Code - official state publication)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer finance licenses required for non-depository lenders, including Consumer Installment Loan Act lenders, General Loan Law lenders, short-term lenders, and small loan lenders.
Source says: "We issue and manage licenses for companies and individuals under multiple Ohio statutes." (page's regulated-statutes list names Consumer Installment Loan Act lenders, General Loan Law lenders, Short-term lenders, Small loan lenders).
Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Financial Institutions
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 Felicity 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 Felicity is the same as anywhere in Ohio.
What loan size can I expect in Felicity?
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 Felicity?
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 Felicity 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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