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Personal loans in Lumberton, NC

Lumberton is one of 549 Census places in North Carolina; its 19,121 residents put it at 54th. The trend for Lumberton between 2020 and 2023 is downward by roughly 0.9%. The roughly 19,121 people who live in Lumberton borrow under North Carolina rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. Lenders active in Lumberton report to a North Carolina supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. Work out your debt-to-income ratio first; lenders weigh it heavily, and Lumberton's 19,121 residents are no exception. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Fayetteville, NC about 31 miles away.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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What the Census records for Lumberton

The figures below are Lumberton's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the North Carolina rules.

How Lumberton compares across North Carolina

Set beside North Carolina's 549 places, Lumberton ranks 54th by population and holds about 0.3% of the state total. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 460th of 549 North Carolina places, putting it near the 16th percentile for growth. By density, at about 1,050 people per square mile, it ranks 163rd in North Carolina. The population moved by about 174 people between 2020 and 2023, a 0.9% shift.

Land, water and location for Lumberton

The Census Gazetteer records 18.2 square miles of land and 0.08 square miles of water within Lumberton. The resulting density is about 1,050 people per square mile. The largest place in North Carolina, Charlotte, lies about 110 miles away. Within 50 miles of Lumberton there are 1 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 79 smaller Census places.

What North Carolina law requires in Lumberton

Below are the North Carolina rules that apply to a loan made in Lumberton, each with the regulator that issued it.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorNorth Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks (NCCOB)
Source says: "Lenders operating under the CFA must be licensed by and are subject to regulation by the NCCOB."		North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer Finance Act license from the Commissioner of Banks required for loans of $25,000 or less charging more than Chapter 24 rates
Source says: "Direct lenders seeking to charge rates higher than allowed under Chapter 24 on consumer term loans of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) or less"		North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks
as of 2026-09-16
Consumer Finance Act installment loan rates (G.S. 53-176)33% per annum on unpaid balance up to $4,000; 24% on $4,000-$8,000; 18% on the remainder (loans up to $12,000); 18% for loans above $12,000
Source says: "thirty-three percent (33%) per annum on that part of the unpaid principal balance not exceeding four thousand dollars ($4,000)"		North Carolina General Assembly
as of 2026-09-16

Lender access in Lumberton

Lumberton is a moderately settled community of about 19,121 people, with 1 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. A North Carolina licence lets a lender serve Lumberton without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 19,121 residents are offered. For a larger market, the closest option is Fayetteville, NC about 31 miles away.

How a Lumberton personal loan is priced

Lumberton is a small town of about 19,121 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Because pricing is borrower-level, two people in Lumberton can be quoted different APRs on the same amount and term. Shortening the term on a Lumberton loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

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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 Lumberton 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 Lumberton is the same as anywhere in North Carolina.
What loan size can I expect in Lumberton?
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 Lumberton?
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 Lumberton 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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