Personal loans in Washington, NC

Washington is a small town of about 9,683 residents, and a personal loan taken out here is governed by North Carolina statute. Which products a lender may offer to Washington's 9,683 residents follows from the North Carolina consumer-lending framework. The Census estimates 9,683 residents in Washington, which ranks it 93rd of 549 places in North Carolina. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Washington. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 2.1%. The nearest larger metro is Greenville, NC about 18 miles away.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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Local context for Washington

What follows is Washington's place in the Census record, alongside the North Carolina rules that govern a personal loan made here.

Lender access in Washington

At roughly 1,182 people per square mile, Washington is moderately settled; 6 larger places lie within 50 miles. What is available to Washington's 9,683 borrowers is set by North Carolina licensing and your own credit, not by how many branches are nearby. The nearest bigger place is Greenville, NC about 18 miles away.

Which North Carolina laws govern a loan in Washington

For the roughly 9,683 residents of Washington, the rules below are North Carolina's own; each row carries its publisher and retrieval date.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorNorth Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks (NCCOB)
Source says: "Lenders operating under the CFA must be licensed by and are subject to regulation by the NCCOB."
North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer Finance Act license from the Commissioner of Banks required for loans of $25,000 or less charging more than Chapter 24 rates
Source says: "Direct lenders seeking to charge rates higher than allowed under Chapter 24 on consumer term loans of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) or less"
North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks
as of 2026-09-16
Consumer Finance Act installment loan rates (G.S. 53-176)33% per annum on unpaid balance up to $4,000; 24% on $4,000-$8,000; 18% on the remainder (loans up to $12,000); 18% for loans above $12,000
Source says: "thirty-three percent (33%) per annum on that part of the unpaid principal balance not exceeding four thousand dollars ($4,000)"
North Carolina General Assembly
as of 2026-09-16

Land, water and location for Washington

Washington covers about 8.2 square miles of land, with 0.83 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). With 9,683 residents, the land area yields roughly 1,182 people per square mile. Charlotte, the largest place in North Carolina, is about 214 miles from Washington. Washington has 6 larger places within a 50-mile radius. The 100-mile radius contains 26 larger places.

How a Washington personal loan is priced

With roughly 9,683 residents, Washington is a small town; its personal loans are typically unsecured, priced from your credit rather than the city's size. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Washington. Shortening the term on a Washington loan raises the monthly payment but cuts the interest; lengthening it does the reverse.

Where Washington sits in North Carolina

Against North Carolina's other places, Washington accounts for about 0.2% of the state's population and ranks 93rd of 549 by size. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 492nd of 549 North Carolina places, putting it near the 10th percentile for growth. By density, at about 1,182 people per square mile, it ranks 127th in North Carolina. The population moved by about 204 people between 2020 and 2023, a 2.1% shift.

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 Washington 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 Washington is the same as anywhere in North Carolina.
What loan size can I expect in Washington?
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 Washington?
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 Washington 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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