Personal loans in Grand Mound, IA

An estimated 610 people make their home in Grand Mound, a figure that ranks 407th in Iowa. The roughly 610 people who live in Grand Mound borrow under Iowa 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.

Rate-shopping from Grand Mound costs nothing at pre-qualification, where a soft pull leaves your credit file alone. To lend to Grand Mound's 610 residents, a company must hold a Iowa licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. The trend for Grand Mound between 2020 and 2023 is downward by roughly 1.5%. The nearest larger metro is DeWitt, IA about 5 miles away.

Where Grand Mound stands

Only a few things actually differ by place — population, area, location, and the Iowa rules a lender must follow — and they are below.

Grand Mound on the map

Inside Grand Mound's boundaries lie about 1.9 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. Spread across it are roughly 326 residents per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Des Moines, the distance is roughly 154 miles. Within 50 miles of Grand Mound there are 92 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 335 larger places.

Which Iowa laws govern a loan in Grand Mound

Read the table as a lender's compliance picture for Grand Mound: the rule, the sourced figure, the publisher and the date.

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
Small-loan / installment lender licensingRegulated Loan Act license required (superintendent of banking)
Source says: "shall not engage in the business of making loans ... without first obtaining a license from the superintendent of banking".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16
Delayed deposit fee capFee cap: $15 on first $100 of check face amount; $10 on subsequent $100 increments
Source says: "fifteen dollars on the first one hundred dollars ... or more than ten dollars on subsequent one hundred dollar increments".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16

A practical checklist for Grand Mound borrowers

These steps shape the offer you get in Grand Mound, a place of about 610 people:

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Confirm the Iowa licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. If the balances are already a strain, seek nonprofit credit counselling before adding a loan.
  6. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.
  7. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.

In Grand Mound as elsewhere in Iowa, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 610 residents.

Where Grand Mound sits in Iowa

Within Iowa, Grand Mound holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 407th-largest share among 940 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Grand Mound ranks 520th of 940 in Iowa (about the 45th percentile). Its roughly 326 residents per square mile place it 716th among Iowa's places. The population moved by about 9 people between 2020 and 2023, a 1.5% shift.

Getting a loan in Grand Mound

Grand Mound is lightly settled, with about 326 people per square mile and 92 larger places within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Iowa reach Grand Mound's 610 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. For a larger market, the closest option is DeWitt, IA about 5 miles away.

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