Personal loans in Glenbeulah, WI

A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Glenbeulah up by about 1.3%. Glenbeulah is a small community of about 457 residents, and a personal loan taken out here is governed by Wisconsin statute.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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Glenbeulah is one of 605 Census places in Wisconsin; its 457 residents put it at 494th. A larger market lies at Elkhart Lake, WI about 3 miles away. State law, not city hall, decides what a lender may do to Glenbeulah's roughly 457 residents, and a state regulator supervises it. For a community of about 457, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing.

The Glenbeulah data picture

What follows is Glenbeulah's place in the Census record, alongside the Wisconsin rules that govern a personal loan made here.

Population: 457 — Glenbeulah ranks 494th of 605 communities in Wisconsin (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
Population trend: Higher by roughly 1.3% since the 2020 count.
People gained or lost: about 6 more since the 2020 base.
Size percentile: with 457 residents, Glenbeulah is larger than about 18% of Wisconsin's Census places.
Population density: 658 people per square mile on 0.7 square miles of land.
Land area: Glenbeulah covers 0.7 square miles, the 555th-largest area among Wisconsin's 605 places.
Water area: Glenbeulah has 0.03 square miles of water, ranking 283rd of 605 places in Wisconsin.
State population share: Glenbeulah accounts for about 0.0% of everyone in Wisconsin.
Nationally: Glenbeulah is the 13,539th-largest of 19,457 Census places in the dataset.
Growth rank: Glenbeulah ranks 141st among Wisconsin's 605 places for the 2020-to-2023 change.
State comparison: Wisconsin's places average +0.4% for 2020-to-2023, against Glenbeulah's 1.3%.
Density in Wisconsin: Glenbeulah ranks 356th by people per square mile.
Density vs Wisconsin: Glenbeulah's 658 people per square mile compare with a state median of 800.
Location: mapped by the US Census Bureau at 43.7984, -88.0468.
Nearest larger cities: Elkhart Lake (3 mi); Plymouth (5 mi); St. Cloud (6 mi); Kiel (8 mi); Cascade (10 mi). Lenders licensed in the state serve Glenbeulah whether or not they keep a local branch.
Smaller towns nearby: Potter (22 mi); Kellnersville (32 mi); Maribel (35 mi).
Within a 50-mile radius: 5 smaller Census places.
At 100 miles: 321 larger Census places fall inside that radius.

What to do before borrowing in Glenbeulah

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Glenbeulah, home to about 457 people:

Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
Check the Wisconsin regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.
Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.
If the balances are already a strain, seek nonprofit credit counselling before adding a loan.

The process is identical across Wisconsin; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Glenbeulah holds 457 people.

Getting a loan in Glenbeulah

Glenbeulah is a moderately settled community of about 457 people, with 104 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Lenders licensed in Wisconsin reach Glenbeulah's 457 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. For a larger market, the closest option is Elkhart Lake, WI about 3 miles away.

The geography behind Glenbeulah

Glenbeulah covers about 0.7 square miles of land, with 0.03 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). That land carries about 658 people per square mile. Milwaukee, the largest place in Wisconsin, is about 51 miles from Glenbeulah. A 50-mile radius around Glenbeulah takes in 104 places that are larger. The 100-mile radius contains 321 larger places.

How Glenbeulah compares across Wisconsin

Within Wisconsin, Glenbeulah holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 494th-largest share among 605 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Glenbeulah ranks 141st of 605 in Wisconsin (about the 77th percentile). At about 658 people per square mile, Glenbeulah is the 356th most densely settled place in Wisconsin. In land area, Glenbeulah ranks 555th among Wisconsin's 605 places.

How Wisconsin law applies in Glenbeulah

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

Rule	Detail	Source
State lending regulator	Wisconsin 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
Small-loan / installment lender licensing	Licensed 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
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)	12% per year maximum ($12 per $100) on the declining principal balance, except as authorized by other statutes (Wis. Stat. § 138.05(1)(a)) Source says: At the rate of $12 upon $100 for one year computed upon the declining principal balance of the loan or forbearance	Wisconsin State Legislature as of 2026-09-16

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Common questions

What are my options in Glenbeulah 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 Glenbeulah is the same as anywhere in Wisconsin.

What loan size can I expect in Glenbeulah?

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 Glenbeulah?

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 Glenbeulah 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

Elkhart Lake, WI — population 971
Plymouth, WI — population 8,908
Kiel, WI — population 3,956
St. Cloud, WI — population 491
Cascade, WI — population 718
Waldo, WI — population 478
New Holstein, WI — population 3,012
Mount Calvary, WI — population 487