Personal loans in Pine Haven, WY

If you are weighing a personal loan in Pine Haven, start from the payment you can carry; its 543 residents face the same statewide rules. An estimated 543 people make their home in Pine Haven, a figure that ranks 51st in Wyoming.

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.

The nearest larger metro is Moorcroft, WY about 9 miles away. Population in Pine Haven climbed about 9.9% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Pine Haven sits on the Wyoming side of that line. Verify the lender's Wyoming licence against the regulator named below before borrowing in Pine Haven.

Borrowing in Pine Haven: the local picture

Pine Haven is a small community; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

The Wyoming lending rules that reach Pine Haven

For the roughly 543 residents of Pine Haven, the rules below are Wyoming's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorWyoming Division of Banking
Source says: The Division is responsible for the chartering and regulation of Wyoming state banks, trust companies, mortgage companies, as well as non-bank financial companies.
Wyoming Division of Banking
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)36% per year on unpaid principal balances up to $1,000; 21% above $1,000 (Wyo. Stat. § 40-14-310(g))
Source says: shall not exceed the equivalent of thirty-six percent (36%) per year on that part of the unpaid balances of the principal
Wyoming Legislature (Wyoming Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal with a post-dated check casher license; finance charge capped at the greater of $30 or 20% per month; max term 1 month (Wyo. Stat. § 40-14-363)
Source says: No post-dated check finance charge shall exceed the greater of thirty dollars ($30.00) or twenty percent (20%) per month on the principal balance
Wyoming Legislature (Wyoming Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16

How personal loans work in Pine Haven

In Pine Haven, a small community of about 543, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. A lender serving Pine Haven's 543 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Pine Haven loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Where Pine Haven sits

Pine Haven's land area is roughly 1.3 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. That land carries about 412 people per square mile. The largest place in Wyoming, Cheyenne, lies about 223 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 6 larger communities surround Pine Haven. Within the same 50 miles lie 1 smaller Census places.

Pine Haven's place among Wyoming's 99 places

Within Wyoming, Pine Haven holds roughly 0.1% of all residents, the 51st-largest share among 99 places. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 6th of 99 Wyoming places, putting it near the 94th percentile for growth. At about 412 people per square mile, Pine Haven is the 66th most densely settled place in Wyoming. By land area, its 1.3 square miles rank 55th of 99 places in Wyoming.

Steps to take before a Pine Haven loan

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Pine Haven (543 residents):

  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. Get several pre-qualifications and compare APR side by side before choosing.
  4. Confirm the Wyoming licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.
  6. Pick the shortest term whose payment you can comfortably afford.
  7. Borrow only what the purpose requires, not the maximum you are offered.

None of these steps is Pine Haven-specific: the same Wyoming licensing and disclosure rules reach all 543 residents.

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 Pine Haven 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 Pine Haven is the same as anywhere in Wyoming.
What loan size can I expect in Pine Haven?
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 Pine Haven?
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 Pine Haven 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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