Personal loans in Pilot Point, AK

Pilot Point counts about 61 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Alaska law does the governing. About 61 people live in Pilot Point, placing it 139th of 149 Census places in Alaska.

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

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The closest larger place is Port Heiden, AK about 51 miles away. Population in Pilot Point dropped about 10.3% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. Rate ceilings, licensing requirements and product limits for Pilot Point are all set at the Alaska level. Compare APR, not the interest rate, because the APR folds in most fees on a Pilot Point loan.

Pilot Point by the numbers

Here is the sourced Census picture for Pilot Point, plus the Alaska lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

Inside a Pilot Point personal loan

In Pilot Point, a small community of about 61, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. A lender serving Pilot Point's 61 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Shortening the term on a Pilot Point loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Land, water and location for Pilot Point

Pilot Point's land area is about 24.6 square miles; a further 130.25 square miles is water. That land carries about 2 people per square mile. The largest place in Alaska, Anchorage, lies about 388 miles away. Within 50 miles of Pilot Point there are 0 larger Census places. By land area it ranks 38th of 149 Alaska places.

Pilot Point against the rest of Alaska

Against Alaska's other places, Pilot Point accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 139th of 149 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 148th of 149 Alaska places, putting it near the 1th percentile for growth. Its roughly 2 residents per square mile place it 142nd among Alaska's places. By land area, its 24.6 square miles rank 38th of 149 places in Alaska.

Which Alaska laws govern a loan in Pilot Point

Read the table as a lender's compliance picture for Pilot Point: the rule, the sourced figure, the publisher and the date.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorAlaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (Division of Banking and Securities)
Source says: "department means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development". The Division of Banking and Securities (commerce.alaska.gov/web/dbs) administers the department's lending license programs.
Alaska Legislature — Alaska Statutes § 06.50.900(5)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusPermitted — licensed deferred deposit advances; max $500 outstanding per borrower; origination fee ≤$5; fee ≤$15 per $100 or 15%; minimum 14-day term
Source says: "may not make advances to an advance recipient that exceed $500 outstanding in advances to the recipient at one time"; "a fee that does not exceed $15 for each $100 of an advance, or 15 percent of the total amount of the advance".
Alaska Legislature — Alaska Statutes §§ 06.50.410, 06.50.460
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingLicense required from the department to make loans of $25,000 or less at above-legal rates; $25,000 liquid assets and $25,000 bond required
Source says: "without first obtaining a license from the department"; "liquid assets of at least $25,000".
Alaska Legislature — Alaska Statutes §§ 06.20.010, 06.20.040
as of 2026-09-16

How lenders reach Pilot Point

At roughly 2 people per square mile, Pilot Point is sparsely settled; 0 larger places lie within 50 miles. Whether Pilot Point has a local branch or not, a Alaska-licensed lender can serve its 61 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Port Heiden, AK about 51 miles away.

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 Pilot Point 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 Pilot Point is the same as anywhere in Alaska.
What loan size can I expect in Pilot Point?
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 Pilot Point?
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 Pilot Point 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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