Personal loans in Rome, OH

From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population rose by about 1.2%. Rome is a small community in Ohio, with an estimated 83 residents, and every licensed lender here follows the same state rulebook. With an estimated 83 residents, Rome is the 910th-largest of 924 places in Ohio. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Vanceburg, KY about 6 miles away. Lenders active in Rome report to a Ohio supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Rome.

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.

Rome by the numbers

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

Rome on the map

Inside Rome's boundaries lie roughly 0.3 square miles of land and 0.04 square miles of water. Spread across it are roughly 260 residents per square mile. The state's population centre of gravity, Columbus, is roughly 94 miles away. Within 50 miles of Rome there are 75 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 3 smaller Census places.

Borrowing reach in Rome

At roughly 260 people per square mile, Rome is lightly settled; 75 larger places lie within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Rome's 83 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. For a larger market, the closest option is Vanceburg, KY about 6 miles away.

Which Ohio laws govern a loan in Rome

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Ohio, and so for Rome's roughly 83 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

Steps to take before a Rome loan

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Rome (83 residents):

  1. Get all three reports, dispute anything wrong, and keep the corrected file for your applications.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Confirm the Ohio licence with the regulator named above before committing.
  5. Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
  6. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.
  7. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.

In Rome as elsewhere in Ohio, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 83 residents.

Where Rome sits in Ohio

Against Ohio's other places, Rome accounts for about 0.0% of the state's population and ranks 910th of 924 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Rome ranks 128th of 924 in Ohio (about the 86th percentile). At about 260 people per square mile, Rome is the 886th most densely settled place in Ohio. By land area, its 0.3 square miles rank 767th of 924 places in Ohio.

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