Personal loans in Fillmore, IN

By population, Fillmore sits at 399th in Indiana, with an estimated 549 residents. The roughly 549 people who live in Fillmore borrow under Indiana rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate.

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.

Work out your debt-to-income ratio first; lenders weigh it heavily, and Fillmore's 549 residents are no exception. A lender that serves Fillmore operates under Indiana lending statutes and a Indiana supervisor. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Fillmore up by about 2.8%. A larger market lies at Coatesville, IN about 5 miles away.

Local context for Fillmore

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

How personal loans work in Fillmore

With roughly 549 residents, Fillmore is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Fillmore can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. The term you choose in Fillmore decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Indiana consumer-lending rules applied in Fillmore

This table holds the Indiana rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Fillmore's 549 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorIndiana Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Consumer Credit Division
Source says: "The industries regulated by the Consumer Credit Division are: non-depository small loan ("payday") lenders; traditional installment lenders".
Indiana Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingSmall Loan License required (IUCCC; separate Consumer Loan License for IC 24-4.5-3 loans)
Source says: "unless a person is a supervised financial organization or has first obtained a small loan license from the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)".
Indiana Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan size limit$825 maximum aggregate small-loan principal per borrower
Source says: "Lenders cannot have loans ... outstanding with you at any one time if the aggregate principal amount/amount financed exceeds $825".
Indiana Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16

Fillmore against the rest of Indiana

Fillmore is the 399th-largest of 565 Census places in Indiana and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Fillmore ranks 62nd of 565 in Indiana (about the 89th percentile). Its roughly 282 residents per square mile place it 548th among Indiana's places. The population moved by about 15 people between 2020 and 2023, a 2.8% shift.

Lender access in Fillmore

With about 282 residents per square mile, Fillmore is lightly settled, and 93 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Indiana reach Fillmore's 549 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest bigger place is Coatesville, IN about 5 miles away.

A practical checklist for Fillmore borrowers

For Fillmore's roughly 549 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Make sure the lender appears in the Indiana regulator's licence list.
  5. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.
  6. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.
  7. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.

In Fillmore as elsewhere in Indiana, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 549 residents.

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 Fillmore 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 Fillmore is the same as anywhere in Indiana.
What loan size can I expect in Fillmore?
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 Fillmore?
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 Fillmore 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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