Personal loans in Rome, GA

Rome is a smaller city of about 38,111 residents, and a personal loan taken out here is governed by Georgia statute. With an estimated 38,111 residents, Rome is the 26th-largest of 536 places in Georgia. Rome added about 1.0% to its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. Get pre-qualified with several lenders, then compare APR rather than the headline rate for a Rome loan. The closest larger place is Woodstock, GA about 40 miles away. When Georgia caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Rome as from the rest of the state.

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

Only a few things actually differ by place — population, area, location, and the Georgia rules a lender must follow — and they are below.

How Rome compares across Georgia

Set beside Georgia's 536 places, Rome ranks 26th by population and holds about 0.8% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Rome ranks 285th of 536 in Georgia (about the 47th percentile). At about 1,197 people per square mile, Rome is the 89th most densely settled place in Georgia. In land area, Rome ranks 21st among Georgia's 536 places.

The state rulebook for Rome

This table holds the Georgia rate and licensing rules for consumer loans made to Rome's 38,111 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorGeorgia Department of Banking and Finance (DBF)
Source says: "The Non-depository division supervises mortgage lenders, mortgage brokers, and mortgage loan originators, as well as installment lenders, check cashers, and money transmitters".
Georgia Department of Banking and Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingInstallment lender license required for loans of $3,000 or less
Source says: "any entity making loans of $3,000.00 or less to individuals must be licensed with the Department as an installment lender".
Georgia Department of Banking and Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Installment Loan Act rate cap10% per annum of the face amount of the contract (licensed installment loans)
Source says: "may charge interest at a rate not to exceed 10 percent per annum of the face amount of the contract".
Georgia Department of Banking and Finance
as of 2026-09-16

The geography behind Rome

Inside Rome's boundaries lie roughly 31.8 square miles of land and 0.76 square miles of water. Spread across it are roughly 1,197 residents per square mile. The largest place in Georgia, Atlanta, lies about 56 miles away. Rome has 4 larger places within a 50-mile radius. The 100-mile radius contains 23 larger places.

The Rome borrowing checklist

Before you hand your details to a lender in Rome, where the population is near 38,111:

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Collect three or more offers and compare them on APR, not on the advertised rate.
  4. Make sure the lender appears in the Georgia regulator's licence list.
  5. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.
  6. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.
  7. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.

In Rome as elsewhere in Georgia, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 38,111 residents.

How a Rome personal loan is priced

A Rome personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 38,111 residents. Two numbers drive a Rome loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. The term you choose in Rome 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 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 Georgia.
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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