Personal loans in Green Bay, WI

Two households in Green Bay with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 105,744 residents are not the reason. Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in Green Bay. With 105,744 residents, Green Bay outranks about 100% of the communities in Wisconsin. State law, not city hall, decides what a lender may do to Green Bay's roughly 105,744 residents, and a state regulator supervises it. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 1.5%. For a bigger market, look to Milwaukee, WI about 101 miles away.

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.

Green Bay: population, trend and location

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

The anatomy of a Green Bay personal loan

With roughly 105,744 residents, Green Bay is a sizable city; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Green Bay's rank of 3rd in Wisconsin: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. Shortening the term on a Green Bay loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

What is available to Green Bay borrowers

With about 2,325 residents per square mile, Green Bay is fairly dense, and 0 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. A Wisconsin licence lets a lender serve Green Bay without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 105,744 residents are offered. The nearest bigger place is Milwaukee, WI about 101 miles away.

Green Bay in state context

Set beside Wisconsin's 605 places, Green Bay ranks 3rd by population and holds about 2.5% of the state total. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 461st of 605 Wisconsin places, putting it near the 24th percentile for growth. Its roughly 2,325 residents per square mile place it 40th among Wisconsin's places. In land area, Green Bay ranks 5th among Wisconsin's 605 places.

Where Green Bay sits

Inside Green Bay's boundaries lie roughly 45.5 square miles of land and 10.28 square miles of water. With 105,744 residents, the land area yields roughly 2,325 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Milwaukee, is roughly 101 miles away. Green Bay has 0 larger places within a 50-mile radius. By land area it ranks 5th of 605 Wisconsin places.

Wisconsin consumer-lending rules applied in Green Bay

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorWisconsin 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
Payday lending statusLegal and licensed by the DFI Division of Banking; statewide database tracking (Wis. Stat. § 138.14)
Source says: "Licensee" means a person holding a license issued by the division under sub. (5)
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingLicensed 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

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 Green Bay 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 Green Bay is the same as anywhere in Wisconsin.
What loan size can I expect in Green Bay?
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 Green Bay?
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 Green Bay 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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