Personal loans in Kamrar, IA

For the 176 people in Kamrar, Iowa runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. Kamrar is one of 940 Census places in Iowa; its 176 residents put it at 698th. Kamrar is a small community in Iowa, with an estimated 176 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. Kamrar shed about 3.3% of its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Kamrar's 176 residents. The nearest larger metro is Webster City, IA about 7 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.

Kamrar: population, trend and location

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

Iowa consumer-lending rules applied in Kamrar

Every row below records a Iowa rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Kamrar lender must follow.

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

Kamrar: area, density and distance

Inside Kamrar's boundaries lie about 0.9 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. Spread across it are roughly 207 residents per square mile. Des Moines, the largest place in Iowa, is about 57 miles from Kamrar. Counting outward 50 miles, 105 larger communities surround Kamrar. Within the same 50 miles lie 39 smaller Census places.

The Kamrar borrowing checklist

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Kamrar, home to about 176 people:

  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. Confirm the Iowa licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.
  6. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.
  7. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.

None of these steps is Kamrar-specific: the same Iowa licensing and disclosure rules reach all 176 residents.

How a Kamrar personal loan is priced

A Kamrar personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 176 residents. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Kamrar lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Kamrar loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Where Kamrar sits in Iowa

Within Iowa, Kamrar holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 698th-largest share among 940 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Kamrar ranks 856th of 940 in Iowa (about the 9th percentile). Its roughly 207 residents per square mile place it 810th among Iowa's places. The population moved by about 6 people between 2020 and 2023, a 3.3% shift.

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