Personal loans in Parowan, UT

The trend for Parowan between 2020 and 2023 is upward by roughly 6.1%. Roughly 3,181 residents live in Parowan, the 106th-largest community in Utah.

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

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Personal loans in Parowan are mostly unsecured, so the APR reflects how a lender reads your credit — not the city's 3,181 population. If debt is already a strain, a nonprofit credit counsellor can help Parowan residents before they take on more. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Parowan sits on the Utah side of that line. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Enoch, UT about 13 miles away.

Where Parowan stands

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

Which Utah laws govern a loan in Parowan

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

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorUtah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Source says: The Department of Financial Institutions regulates 19 banks, 22 credit unions, 17 industrial banks and 1 trust company.
Utah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer lenders under the Utah Consumer Credit Code (Title 70C) must file a Consumer Credit Notification via NMLS
Source says: Entities subject to the UCCC's notification requirement must file a Consumer Credit Notification (CCN) through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS).
Utah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)No general cap — parties may agree to any rate; 10% per annum legal rate if no rate is specified (Utah Code § 15-1-1)
Source says: The parties to a lawful written, verbal, or implied contract may agree upon any rate of interest for the contract
Utah State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16

How lenders reach Parowan

Parowan is a lightly settled community of about 3,181 people, with 4 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Whether Parowan has a local branch or not, a Utah-licensed lender can serve its 3,181 people online on the same terms. For a larger market, the closest option is Enoch, UT about 13 miles away.

The anatomy of a Parowan personal loan

A Parowan personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 3,181 residents. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Parowan lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Parowan loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Parowan's place among Utah's 255 places

Among Utah's 255 places, Parowan sits at 106th for population, a share of roughly 0.1% of the state. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 84th of 255 Utah places, putting it near the 67th percentile for growth. Its roughly 462 residents per square mile place it 157th among Utah's places. Within 50 miles sit 24 smaller Census places, alongside the 4 that are larger.

Land, water and location for Parowan

The Census Gazetteer records about 6.9 square miles of land within Parowan, with no significant water area listed. The resulting density is about 462 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Salt Lake City, the distance is roughly 209 miles. A 50-mile radius around Parowan takes in 4 places that are larger. The 100-mile radius contains 12 larger 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 Parowan 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 Parowan is the same as anywhere in Utah.
What loan size can I expect in Parowan?
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 Parowan?
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 Parowan 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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