Personal loans in Richfield, ID

With 467 residents, Richfield outranks about 32% of the communities in Idaho. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population rose by about 9.4%. In Richfield, one of 197 Census places in Idaho, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate. A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Richfield sits on the Idaho side of that line. Get pre-qualified with several lenders, then compare APR rather than the headline rate for a Richfield loan. The closest larger place is Shoshone, ID about 15 miles away.

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.

Richfield: the sourced local profile

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

Steps to take before a Richfield loan

Before you apply in Richfield, a community of about 467, work through these steps:

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Verify the lender's Idaho licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  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. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.

In Richfield as elsewhere in Idaho, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 467 residents.

Richfield on the map

Richfield covers about 0.7 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. With 467 residents, the land area yields roughly 712 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Boise City, the distance is roughly 111 miles. A 50-mile radius around Richfield takes in 21 places that are larger. By land area it ranks 136th of 197 Idaho places.

The state rulebook for Richfield

Idaho has no separate rate rule for Richfield; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 467 people.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorIdaho Department of Finance (IDOF)
Source says: "Safeguarding the financial health of Idahoans through the appropriate oversight of diverse financial institutions, the education and protection of consumers".
Idaho Department of Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusPermitted under license (payday loan license required)
Source says: "No person shall engage in the business of payday loans ... without having first obtained a license under this chapter".
Idaho State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingRegulated Lenders License required (regulated consumer loans)
Source says: "unless a person is exempt ... he shall not engage in the business of: (a) Making regulated consumer loans".
Idaho State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16

Where Richfield sits in Idaho

Set beside Idaho's 197 places, Richfield ranks 133rd by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Richfield stands 45th among Idaho's 197 places — roughly the 77th percentile. Its roughly 712 residents per square mile place it 133rd among Idaho's places. Within 50 miles sit 7 smaller Census places, alongside the 21 that are larger.

Lender access in Richfield

With about 712 residents per square mile, Richfield is moderately settled, and 21 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. What is available to Richfield's 467 borrowers is set by Idaho licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. For a larger market, the closest option is Shoshone, ID about 15 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 Richfield 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 Richfield is the same as anywhere in Idaho.
What loan size can I expect in Richfield?
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 Richfield?
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 Richfield 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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