Personal loans in Parker, ID

Parker is a small community in Idaho, with an estimated 298 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook.

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

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A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Parker sits on the Idaho side of that line. The Census estimates 298 residents in Parker, which ranks it 152nd of 197 places in Idaho. Decide the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before sharing any details with a Parker lender. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 1.0% decline in Parker. The next larger city is St. Anthony, ID about 4 miles away.

The Parker data picture

Only a few things actually differ by place — population, area, location, and the Idaho rules a lender must follow — and they are below.

How lenders reach Parker

Parker is moderately settled, with about 859 people per square mile and 23 larger places within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Idaho reach Parker's 298 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest bigger place is St. Anthony, ID about 4 miles away.

Land, water and location for Parker

Parker's land area is roughly 0.3 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. Spread across it are roughly 859 residents per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Boise City, the distance is roughly 224 miles. Within 50 miles of Parker there are 23 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 45 larger places.

What shapes a Parker personal loan

Parker is a small community of about 298 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Two numbers drive a Parker loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. The term you choose in Parker decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Idaho consumer-lending rules applied in Parker

Below are the Idaho rules that apply to a loan made in Parker, each with the regulator that issued it.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorIdaho Department of Finance (IDOF)
Source says: "Safeguarding the financial health of Idahoans through the appropriate oversight of diverse financial institutions, the education and protection of consumers".
Idaho Department of Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusPermitted under license (payday loan license required)
Source says: "No person shall engage in the business of payday loans ... without having first obtained a license under this chapter".
Idaho State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingRegulated Lenders License required (regulated consumer loans)
Source says: "unless a person is exempt ... he shall not engage in the business of: (a) Making regulated consumer loans".
Idaho State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16

Parker's place among Idaho's 197 places

Parker is the 152nd-largest of 197 Census places in Idaho and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Parker ranks 191st of 197 in Idaho (about the 3th percentile). Its roughly 859 residents per square mile place it 117th among Idaho's places. Within 50 miles sit 5 smaller Census places, alongside the 23 that are larger.

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 Parker 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 Parker is the same as anywhere in Idaho.
What loan size can I expect in Parker?
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 Parker?
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 Parker 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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