Personal loans in Walworth, WI

With an estimated 2,803 residents, Walworth is the 220th-largest of 605 places in Wisconsin. A lender serving Walworth holds a Wisconsin licence and answers to a Wisconsin regulator; no city office is involved for its 2,803 residents.

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.

Walworth added about 1.4% to its population between the 2020 base and the 2023 estimate. For a community of about 2,803, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing. When Wisconsin caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Walworth as from the rest of the state. For a bigger market, look to Williams Bay, WI about 4 miles away.

Walworth: population, trend and location

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

Inside a Walworth personal loan

Walworth is a small community of about 2,803 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Walworth lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Walworth loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

Which Wisconsin laws govern a loan in Walworth

Below are the Wisconsin rules that apply to a loan made in Walworth, each with the regulator that issued it.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorWisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Division of Banking
Source says: "Department" means the department of financial institutions
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingLicensed lender license required from the Division of Banking (Wis. Stat. § 138.09)
Source says: Before any person may do business under this section, that person shall first obtain a license from the division.
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)12% per year maximum ($12 per $100) on the declining principal balance, except as authorized by other statutes (Wis. Stat. § 138.05(1)(a))
Source says: At the rate of $12 upon $100 for one year computed upon the declining principal balance of the loan or forbearance
Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16

Land, water and location for Walworth

Inside Walworth's boundaries lie about 1.7 square miles of land, with no significant water area recorded. Spread across it are roughly 1,629 residents per square mile. For the state's biggest city, Milwaukee, the distance is roughly 49 miles. Within 50 miles of Walworth there are 180 larger Census places. The 100-mile radius contains 416 larger places.

Where Walworth sits in Wisconsin

Against Wisconsin's other places, Walworth accounts for about 0.1% of the state's population and ranks 220th of 605 by size. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Walworth ranks 137th of 605 in Wisconsin (about the 77th percentile). By density, at about 1,629 people per square mile, it ranks 98th in Wisconsin. By land area, its 1.7 square miles rank 355th of 605 places in Wisconsin.

A practical checklist for Walworth borrowers

For Walworth's roughly 2,803 residents, these are the steps that most influence the offer:

  1. Order your free credit reports and dispute anything inaccurate — it is the cheapest way to move the rate you are offered.
  2. Price the payment first with our personal loan calculator before any lender quotes you.
  3. Gather at least three pre-qualified offers and line up the APR, not the headline rate.
  4. Confirm the lender holds a Wisconsin licence by checking the regulator named above.
  5. If debt is already a struggle, talk to a nonprofit credit counsellor before borrowing more.
  6. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.
  7. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.

What differs between Walworth and the rest of Wisconsin is not the process but the borrower's own file, among the 2,803 people here.

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 Walworth 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 Walworth is the same as anywhere in Wisconsin.
What loan size can I expect in Walworth?
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 Walworth?
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 Walworth 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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