Personal loans in Perryopolis, PA

An estimated 1,624 people make their home in Perryopolis, a figure that ranks 480th in Pennsylvania. The trend for Perryopolis between 2020 and 2023 is downward by roughly 4.8%.

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.

Perryopolis is a small community of about 1,624 residents, and a personal loan taken out here is governed by Pennsylvania statute. Consumer lending that reaches Perryopolis's 1,624 residents is governed by Pennsylvania statute; no city ordinance changes it. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Perryopolis loan. A larger market lies at North Belle Vernon, PA about 7 miles away.

Perryopolis by the numbers

Most of what governs a Perryopolis loan is written in Pennsylvania law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

Pennsylvania rules behind a Perryopolis personal loan

Pennsylvania has no separate rate rule for Perryopolis; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 1,624 people.

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
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
Payday lending statusNo separate payday-lending license; non-bank lenders are limited to 6% (unlicensed) or up to 24% (CDCA-licensed), so high-cost payday loans are not permitted.
Source says: "if a lender is licensed by the Department in accord with the CDCA, it can charge between 6-24% on loans under $25,000" (DoBS interpretive letter, May 11, 2023).
Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities
as of 2026-09-16

How Perryopolis compares across Pennsylvania

Within Pennsylvania, Perryopolis holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 480th-largest share among 1,013 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Perryopolis ranks 1,004th of 1,013 in Pennsylvania (about the 1th percentile). By density, at about 1,109 people per square mile, it ranks 702nd in Pennsylvania. In land area, Perryopolis ranks 313th among Pennsylvania's 1,013 places.

What to do before borrowing in Perryopolis

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Perryopolis (1,624 residents):

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Get several pre-qualifications and compare APR side by side before choosing.
  4. Look the lender up in the Pennsylvania regulator's licence records before you sign.
  5. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.
  6. Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.
  7. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.

In Perryopolis as elsewhere in Pennsylvania, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 1,624 residents.

How personal loans work in Perryopolis

Most loans made to Perryopolis's 1,624 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Perryopolis lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. The term you choose in Perryopolis decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Land, water and location for Perryopolis

Perryopolis's land area is roughly 1.5 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. The resulting density is about 1,109 people per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Philadelphia, is roughly 244 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Perryopolis takes in 137 places that are larger. Within the same 50 miles lie 153 smaller Census 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 Perryopolis 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 Perryopolis is the same as anywhere in Pennsylvania.
What loan size can I expect in Perryopolis?
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 Perryopolis?
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 Perryopolis 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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