Personal loans in Surfside, FL

To lend to Surfside's 5,472 residents, a company must hold a Florida licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it.

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.

Surfside is a small town of about 5,472 residents, and a personal loan taken out here is governed by Florida statute. By population, Surfside sits at 220th in Florida, with an estimated 5,472 residents. The 2020 count to the 2023 estimate shows about 3.7% decline in Surfside. Decide the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before sharing any details with a Surfside lender. The closest larger place is Bay Harbor Islands, FL about 1 miles away.

The Surfside data picture

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

Which Florida laws govern a loan in Surfside

For the roughly 5,472 residents of Surfside, the rules below are Florida's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorFlorida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR)
Source says: "The Office of Financial Regulation is a state-government agency created by the Governor and Cabinet to provide regulatory oversight for Florida's financial services industry".
Florida Office of Financial Regulation
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer finance loan license required (chapter 516)
Source says: "A person must not engage in the business of making consumer finance loans ... unless ... the person first obtains a license from the office".
Florida Legislature (The Florida Senate, Online Sunshine)
as of 2026-09-16
Deferred presentment fee cap10% of the amount provided (transactions not repayable in installments)
Source says: "A deferred presentment provider or its affiliate may not charge fees that exceed 10 percent of the currency or payment instrument provided".
Florida Legislature (The Florida Senate, Online Sunshine)
as of 2026-09-16

Land, water and location for Surfside

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.6 square miles of land within Surfside, with no significant water area listed. That land carries about 9,824 people per square mile. The largest place in Florida, Jacksonville, lies about 322 miles away. Surfside has 58 larger places within a 50-mile radius. By land area it ranks 371st of 411 Florida places.

Getting a loan in Surfside

Surfside is densely built, with about 9,824 people per square mile and 58 larger places within 50 miles. Whether Surfside has a local branch or not, a Florida-licensed lender can serve its 5,472 people online on the same terms. The nearest larger city, Bay Harbor Islands, FL about 1 miles away.

Before you apply in Surfside

These steps shape the offer you get in Surfside, a place of about 5,472 people:

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  2. Run the numbers on the personal loan calculator so you know the payment before you apply.
  3. Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
  4. Make sure the lender appears in the Florida regulator's licence list.
  5. Decide the purpose and how you will repay it before approaching any lender.
  6. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.
  7. Check the disclosure for fees that raise the true cost above the quoted rate.

None of these steps is Surfside-specific: the same Florida licensing and disclosure rules reach all 5,472 residents.

Where Surfside sits in Florida

Set beside Florida's 411 places, Surfside ranks 220th by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 392nd of 411 Florida places, putting it near the 5th percentile for growth. By density, at about 9,824 people per square mile, it ranks 11th in Florida. Within 50 miles sit 19 smaller Census places, alongside the 58 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 Surfside 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 Surfside is the same as anywhere in Florida.
What loan size can I expect in Surfside?
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 Surfside?
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 Surfside 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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