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Personal loans in Smithfield, NC

A lender serving Smithfield holds a North Carolina licence and answers to a North Carolina regulator; no city office is involved for its 12,468 residents. At about 12,468 residents, Smithfield is larger than roughly 86% of the places in North Carolina. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population rose by about 10.3%. Judge Smithfield offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives. The closest larger place is Clayton, NC about 11 miles away. Consumer lending that reaches Smithfield's 12,468 residents is governed by North Carolina statute; no city ordinance changes it.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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Smithfield: the sourced local profile

Here is the sourced Census picture for Smithfield, plus the North Carolina lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

Smithfield on the map

The Census Gazetteer records 12.7 square miles of land and 0.01 square miles of water within Smithfield. Spread across it are roughly 982 residents per square mile. The largest place in North Carolina, Charlotte, lies about 141 miles away. Within 50 miles of Smithfield there are 20 larger Census places. By land area it ranks 75th of 549 North Carolina places.

Smithfield's place among North Carolina's 549 places

Smithfield is the 78th-largest of 549 Census places in North Carolina and contains about 0.2% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Smithfield ranks 48th of 549 in North Carolina (about the 91th percentile). At about 982 people per square mile, Smithfield is the 184th most densely settled place in North Carolina. In land area, Smithfield ranks 75th among North Carolina's 549 places.

Which North Carolina laws govern a loan in Smithfield

Every row below records a North Carolina rule, its publisher and its retrieval date — the same rules a Smithfield lender must follow.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorNorth Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks (NCCOB)
Source says: "Lenders operating under the CFA must be licensed by and are subject to regulation by the NCCOB."		North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks
as of 2026-09-16
Consumer Finance Act installment loan rates (G.S. 53-176)33% per annum on unpaid balance up to $4,000; 24% on $4,000-$8,000; 18% on the remainder (loans up to $12,000); 18% for loans above $12,000
Source says: "thirty-three percent (33%) per annum on that part of the unpaid principal balance not exceeding four thousand dollars ($4,000)"		North Carolina General Assembly
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)For loans of $25,000 or less: greater of the 6-month U.S. Treasury bill rate + 6% or 16% (G.S. 24-1.1(c)); any agreed rate above $25,000
Source says: "plus six percent (6%), rounded upward or downward ... or sixteen percent (16%), whichever is greater"		North Carolina General Assembly
as of 2026-09-16

What is available to Smithfield borrowers

At roughly 982 people per square mile, Smithfield is moderately settled; 20 larger places lie within 50 miles. What is available to Smithfield's 12,468 borrowers is set by North Carolina licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest bigger place is Clayton, NC about 11 miles away.

Inside a Smithfield personal loan

A Smithfield personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 12,468 residents. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Smithfield's rank of 78th in North Carolina: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Smithfield loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

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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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield is the same as anywhere in North Carolina.
What loan size can I expect in Smithfield?
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 Smithfield?
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 Smithfield 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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