Personal loans in Lisbon, IA

Lisbon shed about 1.1% of its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. Two households in Lisbon with comparable incomes can still be offered different rates; the city's 2,208 residents are not the reason. An estimated 2,208 people make their home in Lisbon, a figure that ranks 152nd in Iowa. A larger market lies at Mount Vernon, IA about 2 miles away. For the 2,208 people in Lisbon, Iowa runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Lisbon loan.

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.

Lisbon: the sourced local profile

Lisbon is a small community; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

Steps to take before a Lisbon loan

Before you hand your details to a lender in Lisbon, where the population is near 2,208:

  1. Start with the credit file: order the reports, fix the errors, then apply.
  2. Use the loan calculator to test the payment on your intended amount and term.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Verify the lender's Iowa licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.
  6. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  7. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.

The process is identical across Iowa; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Lisbon holds 2,208 people.

Iowa rules behind a Lisbon personal loan

Iowa has no separate rate rule for Lisbon; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 2,208 people.

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
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
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

Land, water and location for Lisbon

Lisbon's land area is roughly 2.1 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. Spread across it are roughly 1,038 residents per square mile. The largest place in Iowa, Des Moines, lies about 117 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Lisbon takes in 35 places that are larger. By land area it ranks 190th of 940 Iowa places.

Lisbon against the rest of Iowa

Against Iowa's other places, Lisbon accounts for about 0.1% of the state's population and ranks 152nd of 940 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Lisbon ranks 435th of 940 in Iowa (about the 54th percentile). By density, at about 1,038 people per square mile, it ranks 247th in Iowa. The population moved by about 24 people between 2020 and 2023, a 1.1% shift.

Borrowing reach in Lisbon

With about 1,038 residents per square mile, Lisbon is moderately settled, and 35 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Whether Lisbon has a local branch or not, a Iowa-licensed lender can serve its 2,208 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Mount Vernon, IA about 2 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 Lisbon 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 Lisbon is the same as anywhere in Iowa.
What loan size can I expect in Lisbon?
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 Lisbon?
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 Lisbon 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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