Personal loans in Patton, PA

Personal loans in Patton are mostly unsecured, so the APR reflects how a lender reads your credit — not the city's 1,683 population. Patton is home to roughly 1,683 people and stands 470th by size out of 1,013 Census places in Pennsylvania.

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.

From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 2.5%. Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Patton are all set at the Pennsylvania level. Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in Patton. The nearest larger city is Northern Cambria, PA about 7 miles away.

Where Patton stands

Two layers matter for a Patton borrower: the local population picture and Pennsylvania's consumer-lending statutes.

The Pennsylvania lending rules that reach Patton

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Pennsylvania, and so for Patton's roughly 1,683 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorPennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS)
Source says: "The Department of Banking and Securities regulates financial services in Pennsylvania."
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16
Bank rate-cap exemption (state-specific rule)Pennsylvania state-chartered banks are not subject to state interest-rate caps (Banking Code Sections 303/506 supersede the LIPL 6% cap).
Source says: "Pennsylvania law does not impose any restrictions on the interest rate that Pennsylvania state-chartered banks may charge to customers." (DoBS interpretive letter, May 11, 2023).
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)6% per annum maximum for loans of $50,000 or less where no lower rate is contracted (41 P.S. 201(a)).
Source says: "the maximum lawful rate of interest for the loan or use of money... shall be six per cent per annum" (Loan Interest and Protection Law, Section 201(a)).
Pennsylvania General Assembly (Laws of Pennsylvania, Act 6 of 1974)
as of 2026-09-16

Patton on the map

Patton's land area is roughly 0.9 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. The resulting density is about 1,902 people per square mile. The largest place in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, lies about 190 miles away. Within 50 miles of Patton there are 38 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 127 smaller Census places.

Steps to take before a Patton loan

For Patton's roughly 1,683 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Start with the credit file: order the reports, fix the errors, then apply.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Line up several pre-qualified offers and let the APR decide.
  4. Check the Pennsylvania regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.
  6. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.
  7. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.

The process is identical across Pennsylvania; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Patton holds 1,683 people.

Inside a Patton personal loan

Patton is a small community of about 1,683 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. A lender serving Patton's 1,683 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. The term you choose in Patton decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Patton against the rest of Pennsylvania

Among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places, Patton sits at 470th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Patton stands 779th among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places — roughly the 23th percentile. At about 1,902 people per square mile, Patton is the 533rd most densely settled place in Pennsylvania. In land area, Patton ranks 499th among Pennsylvania's 1,013 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 Patton 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 Patton is the same as anywhere in Pennsylvania.
What loan size can I expect in Patton?
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 Patton?
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 Patton 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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