Personal loans in Pleasant Plain, OH

The trend for Pleasant Plain between 2020 and 2023 is upward by roughly 4.7%. Pleasant Plain is one of 924 Census places in Ohio; its 135 residents put it at 872nd.

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.

Pleasant Plain is a small community of about 135 residents, and a personal loan taken out here is governed by Ohio statute. If debt is already a strain, a nonprofit credit counsellor can help Pleasant Plain residents before they take on more. For the 135 people in Pleasant Plain, Ohio runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. The next larger city is Butlerville, OH about 2 miles away.

The Pleasant Plain data picture

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

Pleasant Plain's place among Ohio's 924 places

Among Ohio's 924 places, Pleasant Plain sits at 872nd for population, a share of roughly 0.0% of the state. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Pleasant Plain stands 39th among Ohio's 924 places — roughly the 96th percentile. By density, at about 833 people per square mile, it ranks 680th in Ohio. In land area, Pleasant Plain ranks 873rd among Ohio's 924 places.

A pre-application checklist for Pleasant Plain

Before you apply in Pleasant Plain, a community of about 135, work through these steps:

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Pre-qualify with three or more lenders, then compare the APR rather than the interest rate.
  4. Confirm the lender holds a Ohio licence by checking the regulator named above.
  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. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.

The process is identical across Ohio; what changes is your credit file, not the fact that Pleasant Plain holds 135 people.

What is available to Pleasant Plain borrowers

At roughly 833 people per square mile, Pleasant Plain is moderately settled; 202 larger places lie within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Ohio reach Pleasant Plain's 135 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. The nearest larger city, Butlerville, OH about 2 miles away.

Ohio consumer-lending rules applied in Pleasant Plain

Every row below records a Ohio rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Pleasant Plain lender must follow.

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
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
Payday lending statusLegal for licensed short-term lenders; interest capped at 28% per annum; total fees and charges capped at 60% of the originally contracted loan amount.
Source says: "(A) Interest not exceeding a rate of twenty-eight per cent per annum" (Ohio Rev. Code 1321.40); total fees/charges capped at "a total amount of fees and charges that exceeds sixty per cent of the originally contracted loan amount" (1321.403).
Ohio Laws (Ohio Revised Code - official state publication)
as of 2026-09-16

The anatomy of a Pleasant Plain personal loan

Most loans made to Pleasant Plain's 135 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Pleasant Plain lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. The term you choose in Pleasant Plain decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

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 Pleasant Plain 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 Pleasant Plain is the same as anywhere in Ohio.
What loan size can I expect in Pleasant Plain?
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 Pleasant Plain?
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 Pleasant Plain 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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