Personal loans in Hayesville, IA

Every figure below is Iowa's own, applied to Hayesville's 44 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached. Hayesville is one of 940 Census places in Iowa; its 44 residents put it at 903rd.

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.

Hayesville is a small community in Iowa, with an estimated 44 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. Census figures show Hayesville holding steady across 2020 to 2023. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing in Hayesville. For a bigger market, look to Sigourney, IA about 5 miles away.

Hayesville by the numbers

Set out below is Hayesville's local context next to the state-level rules that reach every lender here.

How Hayesville compares across Iowa

Set beside Iowa's 940 places, Hayesville ranks 903rd by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 278th of 940 Iowa places, putting it near the 70th percentile for growth. At about 176 people per square mile, Hayesville is the 844th most densely settled place in Iowa. In land area, Hayesville ranks 830th among Iowa's 940 places.

A practical checklist for Hayesville borrowers

Before you hand your details to a lender in Hayesville, where the population is near 44:

  1. Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
  4. Look the lender up in the Iowa regulator's licence records before you sign.
  5. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.
  6. Choose a term you can live with; stretching it lowers the payment but raises total interest.
  7. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.

In Hayesville as elsewhere in Iowa, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 44 residents.

Where Hayesville sits

Hayesville's land area is roughly 0.2 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. The resulting density is about 176 people per square mile. Des Moines, the largest place in Iowa, is about 74 miles from Hayesville. Counting outward 50 miles, 119 larger communities surround Hayesville. By land area it ranks 830th of 940 Iowa places.

What Iowa law requires in Hayesville

This table holds the Iowa rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Hayesville's 44 residents.

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
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
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

How personal loans work in Hayesville

A Hayesville personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 44 residents. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Hayesville's rank of 903rd in Iowa: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Hayesville loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

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