Personal loans in Wallingford, IA

With an estimated 156 residents, Wallingford is the 728th-largest of 940 places in Iowa. For a borrower among the roughly 156 residents of Wallingford, a personal loan is a tool whose cost turns on the terms, not the address. Wallingford lost roughly 4.9% of its population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Wallingford. For the 156 people in Wallingford, Iowa runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. The next larger city is Estherville, IA about 6 miles away.

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.

Wallingford: population, trend and location

Set out below is Wallingford's local context next to the state-level rules that reach every lender here.

Where Wallingford sits

Wallingford covers about 1.0 square miles of land (Census Gazetteer); no significant water area is recorded inside its boundaries. That land carries about 158 people per square mile. Des Moines, the largest place in Iowa, is about 135 miles from Wallingford. Counting outward 50 miles, 79 larger communities surround Wallingford. The 100-mile radius contains 364 larger places.

Before you apply in Wallingford

These steps shape the offer you get in Wallingford, a place of about 156 people:

  1. Check all three credit reports for mistakes, because an error you fix now is a lower rate later.
  2. Model the payment on the calculator before a lender models it for you.
  3. Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
  4. Confirm the lender holds a Iowa licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.
  6. Write down the purpose of the loan and your repayment plan before you apply.
  7. If the balances are already a strain, seek nonprofit credit counselling before adding a loan.

None of these steps is Wallingford-specific: the same Iowa licensing and disclosure rules reach all 156 residents.

Where Wallingford sits in Iowa

Set beside Iowa's 940 places, Wallingford ranks 728th by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Wallingford ranks 928th of 940 in Iowa (about the 1th percentile). Its roughly 158 residents per square mile place it 856th among Iowa's places. In land area, Wallingford ranks 419th among Iowa's 940 places.

Inside a Wallingford personal loan

In Wallingford, a small community of about 156, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. A lender serving Wallingford's 156 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Wallingford loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Which Iowa laws govern a loan in Wallingford

Iowa has no separate rate rule for Wallingford; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 156 people.

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 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 Wallingford 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 Wallingford is the same as anywhere in Iowa.
What loan size can I expect in Wallingford?
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 Wallingford?
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 Wallingford 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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