Personal loans in Struthers, OH

Struthers is one of 924 Census places in Ohio; its 9,916 residents put it at 177th. With roughly 9,916 residents, Struthers is a small town, 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

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Population in Struthers dropped about 1.5% over the three years from 2020 to 2023. Judge Struthers offers on total cost, not on how quickly the money arrives. Consumer lending that reaches Struthers's 9,916 residents is governed by Ohio statute; no city ordinance changes it. The closest larger city is Youngstown, OH about 4 miles away.

What the Census records for Struthers

Struthers is a small town; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

Steps to take before a Struthers loan

For Struthers's roughly 9,916 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. 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. Confirm the lender holds a Ohio licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. Choose a term you can live with; stretching it lowers the payment but raises total interest.
  6. Do not borrow more than the expense calls for, even if a lender approves a larger amount.
  7. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.

What differs between Struthers and the rest of Ohio is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 9,916 people here.

What is available to Struthers borrowers

Struthers is fairly dense, with about 2,723 people per square mile and 26 larger places within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Struthers's 9,916 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. For a larger market, the closest option is Youngstown, OH about 4 miles away.

What Ohio law requires in Struthers

For the roughly 9,916 residents of Struthers, the rules below are Ohio's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

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
Payday lending statusLegal for licensed short-term lenders; interest capped at 28% per annum; total fees and charges capped at 60% of the originally contracted loan amount.
Source says: "(A) Interest not exceeding a rate of twenty-eight per cent per annum" (Ohio Rev. Code 1321.40); total fees/charges capped at "a total amount of fees and charges that exceeds sixty per cent of the originally contracted loan amount" (1321.403).
Ohio Laws (Ohio Revised Code - official state publication)
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

The anatomy of a Struthers personal loan

Struthers is a small town of about 9,916 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Two numbers drive a Struthers loan: the APR, which includes fees, and the term, which decides how long you keep paying. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Struthers loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

How Struthers compares across Ohio

Within Ohio, Struthers holds roughly 0.1% of all residents, the 177th-largest share among 924 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Struthers ranks 600th of 924 in Ohio (about the 35th percentile). Its roughly 2,723 residents per square mile place it 85th among Ohio's places. Within 50 miles sit 189 smaller Census places, alongside the 26 that are larger.

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