Personal loans in Fraser, IA

Fraser's population was effectively unchanged from the 2020 count to the 2023 estimate. With an estimated 102 residents, Fraser is the 816th-largest of 940 places in Iowa.

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.

In Fraser, one of 940 Census places in Iowa, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate. Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in Fraser. For the 102 people in Fraser, Iowa runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. For a bigger market, look to Pilot Mound, IA about 3 miles away.

Borrowing in Fraser: the local picture

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

Land, water and location for Fraser

Fraser's land area is about 1.1 square miles; a further 0.12 square miles is water. That land carries about 90 people per square mile. Des Moines, the largest place in Iowa, is about 43 miles from Fraser. Within 50 miles of Fraser there are 133 larger Census places. By land area it ranks 332nd of 940 Iowa places.

What is available to Fraser borrowers

With about 90 residents per square mile, Fraser is sparsely settled, and 133 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Fraser's 102 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. For a larger market, the closest option is Pilot Mound, IA about 3 miles away.

Fraser against the rest of Iowa

Against Iowa's other places, Fraser accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 816th of 940 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Fraser ranks 260th of 940 in Iowa (about the 72th percentile). Its roughly 90 residents per square mile place it 909th among Iowa's places. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 0 residents.

What Iowa law requires in Fraser

These are Iowa's sourced lending facts as they reach Fraser's 102 residents; the state has no city-level rate rule.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorIowa Division of Banking (IDOB), Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services
Source says: "As part of the 2023 state government realignment, the IDOB became part of a new Department of Insurance and Financial Services".
Iowa Division of Banking
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)2 percentage points above the monthly average 10-year U.S. Treasury constant maturity rate (written agreements)
Source says: "The maximum lawful rate of interest ... in any written agreement ... shall be two percentage points above the monthly average ten-year constant maturity interest rate".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusPermitted under license (delayed deposit services; must be physically located in Iowa)
Source says: "A person shall not operate a delayed deposit services business in this state unless the person is physically located in this state and licensed by the superintendent".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16

The anatomy of a Fraser personal loan

Most loans made to Fraser's 102 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Fraser can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Shortening the term on a Fraser loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

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 Fraser 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 Fraser is the same as anywhere in Iowa.
What loan size can I expect in Fraser?
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 Fraser?
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 Fraser 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.

Nearby places

Related