Personal loans in Russells Point, OH

With roughly 1,323 residents, Russells Point is a small community, and the lending rules its borrowers live under are written in Ohio, not by the city.

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.

For a community of about 1,323, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing. By population, Russells Point sits at 475th in Ohio, with an estimated 1,323 residents. For the 1,323 people in Russells Point, Ohio runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 0.1%. The closest larger place is Jackson Center, OH about 8 miles away.

The Russells Point data picture

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

Russells Point on the map

The Census Gazetteer records 0.9 square miles of land and 0.08 square miles of water within Russells Point. The resulting density is about 1,423 people per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Columbus, the distance is roughly 58 miles. Within 50 miles of Russells Point there are 70 larger Census places. By land area it ranks 540th of 924 Ohio places.

What to do before borrowing in Russells Point

For Russells Point's roughly 1,323 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Line up several pre-qualified offers and let the APR decide.
  4. Check the Ohio regulator's records to confirm the lender is licensed here.
  5. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.
  6. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.
  7. Test the payment against your current bills before you commit.

In Russells Point as elsewhere in Ohio, the written terms — not the advertisement — are what count for its 1,323 residents.

How Ohio law applies in Russells Point

Ohio has no separate rate rule for Russells Point; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 1,323 people.

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

How Russells Point compares across Ohio

Russells Point is the 475th-largest of 924 Census places in Ohio and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 274th of 924 Ohio places, putting it near the 70th percentile for growth. Its roughly 1,423 residents per square mile place it 394th among Ohio's places. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 1 residents.

Lender access in Russells Point

At roughly 1,423 people per square mile, Russells Point is moderately settled; 70 larger places lie within 50 miles. Whether Russells Point has a local branch or not, a Ohio-licensed lender can serve its 1,323 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Jackson Center, OH about 8 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 Russells Point 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 Russells Point is the same as anywhere in Ohio.
What loan size can I expect in Russells Point?
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 Russells Point?
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 Russells Point 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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