Personal loans in St. Ansgar, IA

In St. Ansgar, one of 940 Census places in Iowa, the figure to compare across lenders is the APR, not the advertised rate. With an estimated 1,160 residents, St. Ansgar is the 246th-largest of 940 places in Iowa. St. Ansgar lost roughly 0.8% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. Get pre-qualified with several lenders, then compare APR rather than the headline rate for a St. Ansgar loan. The nearest larger city is Osage, IA about 9 miles away. Every figure below is Iowa's own, applied to St. Ansgar's 1,160 residents, with the publisher and retrieval date attached.

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.

Local context for St. Ansgar

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

St. Ansgar on the map

St. Ansgar's land area is roughly 1.1 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. The resulting density is about 1,065 people per square mile. Des Moines, the largest place in Iowa, is about 130 miles from St. Ansgar. Counting outward 50 miles, 31 larger communities surround St. Ansgar. The 100-mile radius contains 151 larger places.

How Iowa law applies in St. Ansgar

These are Iowa's sourced lending facts as they reach St. Ansgar's 1,160 residents; the state has no city-level rate rule.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorIowa Division of Banking (IDOB), Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services
Source says: "As part of the 2023 state government realignment, the IDOB became part of a new Department of Insurance and Financial Services".
Iowa Division of Banking
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusPermitted under license (delayed deposit services; must be physically located in Iowa)
Source says: "A person shall not operate a delayed deposit services business in this state unless the person is physically located in this state and licensed by the superintendent".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingRegulated Loan Act license required (superintendent of banking)
Source says: "shall not engage in the business of making loans ... without first obtaining a license from the superintendent of banking".
Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code)
as of 2026-09-16

How a St. Ansgar personal loan is priced

With roughly 1,160 residents, St. Ansgar is a small community; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. A lender serving St. Ansgar's 1,160 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. The term you choose in St. Ansgar decides the split between a comfortable payment and the total interest you pay.

Where St. Ansgar sits in Iowa

St. Ansgar is the 246th-largest of 940 Census places in Iowa and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 379th of 940 Iowa places, putting it near the 60th percentile for growth. Its roughly 1,065 residents per square mile place it 232nd among Iowa's places. Within 50 miles sit 91 smaller Census places, alongside the 31 that are larger.

What is available to St. Ansgar borrowers

With about 1,065 residents per square mile, St. Ansgar is moderately settled, and 31 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for St. Ansgar's 1,160 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. For a larger market, the closest option is Osage, IA about 9 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 St. Ansgar 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 St. Ansgar is the same as anywhere in Iowa.
What loan size can I expect in St. Ansgar?
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 St. Ansgar?
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 St. Ansgar 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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