Personal loans in Kelleys Island, OH

The Census estimates 258 residents in Kelleys Island, which ranks it 780th of 924 places in Ohio. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population rose by about 0.8%. For a borrower among the roughly 258 residents of Kelleys Island, a personal loan is a tool whose cost turns on the terms, not the address. Consumer lending that reaches Kelleys Island's 258 residents is governed by Ohio statute; no city ordinance changes it. Judge Kelleys Island offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives. The closest larger place is Marblehead, OH about 5 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.

Kelleys Island: population, trend and location

Here is the sourced Census picture for Kelleys Island, plus the Ohio lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

Where Kelleys Island sits in Ohio

Among Ohio's 924 places, Kelleys Island sits at 780th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Kelleys Island stands 164th among Ohio's 924 places — roughly the 82th percentile. Its roughly 59 residents per square mile place it 923rd among Ohio's places. The population moved by about 2 people between 2020 and 2023, a 0.8% shift.

Which Ohio laws govern a loan in Kelleys Island

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Ohio, and so for Kelleys Island's roughly 258 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorOhio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions (Consumer Finance Section).
Source says: "The Consumer Finance Section is responsible for regulating non-depository consumer lenders and related consumer finance businesses."
Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer finance licenses required for non-depository lenders, including Consumer Installment Loan Act lenders, General Loan Law lenders, short-term lenders, and small loan lenders.
Source says: "We issue and manage licenses for companies and individuals under multiple Ohio statutes." (page's regulated-statutes list names Consumer Installment Loan Act lenders, General Loan Law lenders, Short-term lenders, Small loan lenders).
Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)8% per annum maximum by written agreement for the general case; higher rates permitted only in specified cases (e.g., principal over $100,000, business loans, certain mortgages).
Source says: "may stipulate therein for the payment of interest upon the amount thereof at any rate not exceeding eight per cent per annum payable annually" (Ohio Rev. Code 1343.01(A)). [codes.ohio.gov content retrieved via search-engine fetch of the official section; direct connections blocked from our network]
Ohio Laws (Ohio Revised Code - official state publication)
as of 2026-09-16

Lender access in Kelleys Island

Kelleys Island is sparsely settled, with about 59 people per square mile and 93 larger places within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Kelleys Island's 258 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. For a larger market, the closest option is Marblehead, OH about 5 miles away.

The Kelleys Island borrowing checklist

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Kelleys Island (258 residents):

  1. Start with the credit file: order the reports, fix the errors, then apply.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Gather at least three pre-qualified offers and line up the APR, not the headline rate.
  4. Check the Ohio regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.
  6. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.
  7. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.

In Kelleys Island as elsewhere in Ohio, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 258 residents.

Kelleys Island: area, density and distance

Kelleys Island's land area is about 4.3 square miles; a further 0.06 square miles is water. Spread across it are roughly 59 residents per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Columbus, is roughly 113 miles away. Within 50 miles of Kelleys Island there are 93 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 11 smaller Census places.

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 Kelleys Island 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 Kelleys Island is the same as anywhere in Ohio.
What loan size can I expect in Kelleys Island?
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 Kelleys Island?
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 Kelleys Island 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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