Personal loans in Phillipsburg, OH

If you are weighing a personal loan in Phillipsburg, start from the payment you can carry; its 494 residents face the same statewide rules. About 494 people live in Phillipsburg, placing it 670th of 924 Census places in Ohio.

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.

A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Phillipsburg down by about 1.2%. Pull your credit reports and line up at least three offers before you apply from Phillipsburg. The next larger city is Brookville, OH about 5 miles away. Consumer lending that reaches Phillipsburg's 494 residents is governed by Ohio statute; no city ordinance changes it.

Phillipsburg: the sourced local profile

What follows is Phillipsburg's place in the Census record, alongside the Ohio rules that govern a personal loan made here.

Phillipsburg in state context

Among Ohio's 924 places, Phillipsburg sits at 670th for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 520th of 924 Ohio places, putting it near the 44th percentile for growth. By density, at about 1,857 people per square mile, it ranks 239th in Ohio. By land area, its 0.3 square miles rank 802nd of 924 places in Ohio.

Land, water and location for Phillipsburg

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.3 square miles of land within Phillipsburg, with no significant water area listed. The resulting density is about 1,857 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Columbus, the distance is roughly 75 miles. A 50-mile radius around Phillipsburg takes in 143 places that are larger. The 100-mile radius contains 459 larger places.

Before you apply in Phillipsburg

A sensible order of operations for a loan in Phillipsburg, home to about 494 people:

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  2. Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
  3. Line up several pre-qualified offers and let the APR decide.
  4. Check the Ohio regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.
  6. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing.
  7. Check that the monthly payment fits your budget next to your existing obligations.

In Phillipsburg as elsewhere in Ohio, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 494 residents.

What is available to Phillipsburg borrowers

Phillipsburg is a moderately settled community of about 494 people, with 143 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Whether Phillipsburg has a local branch or not, a Ohio-licensed lender can serve its 494 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Brookville, OH about 5 miles away.

How Ohio law applies in Phillipsburg

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Ohio, and so for Phillipsburg's roughly 494 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorOhio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions (Consumer Finance Section).
Source says: "The Consumer Finance Section is responsible for regulating non-depository consumer lenders and related consumer finance businesses."
Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer finance licenses required for non-depository lenders, including Consumer Installment Loan Act lenders, General Loan Law lenders, short-term lenders, and small loan lenders.
Source says: "We issue and manage licenses for companies and individuals under multiple Ohio statutes." (page's regulated-statutes list names Consumer Installment Loan Act lenders, General Loan Law lenders, Short-term lenders, Small loan lenders).
Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)8% per annum maximum by written agreement for the general case; higher rates permitted only in specified cases (e.g., principal over $100,000, business loans, certain mortgages).
Source says: "may stipulate therein for the payment of interest upon the amount thereof at any rate not exceeding eight per cent per annum payable annually" (Ohio Rev. Code 1343.01(A)). [codes.ohio.gov content retrieved via search-engine fetch of the official section; direct connections blocked from our network]
Ohio Laws (Ohio Revised Code - official state publication)
as of 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.

Common questions

What are my options in Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg is the same as anywhere in Ohio.
What loan size can I expect in Phillipsburg?
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 Phillipsburg?
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 Phillipsburg 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.

Nearby places

Related