Lamoni at a glance
- Population: 1,974 people, the 171st-largest place among Iowa's 940 Census places (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 1,964 people (US Census Bureau, 2020 Census count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: up roughly 0.5% across the 2020-to-2023 comparison (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Iowa places: 171st of the state's 940 Census places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: about 82% of places in Iowa are smaller (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 40.6196 latitude, -93.9305 longitude (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities: Bethany, MO (25 mi); Osceola, IA (30 mi); Creston, IA (38 mi); Trenton, MO (41 mi); Chariton, IA (43 mi) — straight-line distances, US Census Bureau populations.
- Nearest smaller towns: Davis City, IA (6 mi); Kellerton, IA (9 mi); Decatur, IA (10 mi) — US Census Bureau populations.
What a personal loan costs in Lamoni
A personal loan is structured as an installment plan, with a set number of monthly payments and a fixed amount due each time.
Compare every quote on APR because it includes the fees the interest rate hides, and check the payment with our personal loan calculator.
A longer repayment period spreads the cost and increases the interest paid, so compare total cost, not just the monthly figure.
Shop with more than one lender and treat pre-qualification as an estimate, since the final terms follow a full application.
Iowa lending rules that apply in Lamoni
The table carries the Iowa rate and licensing rules that apply to consumer loans made in Lamoni.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Payday lending status | Permitted 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 licensing | Regulated 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 |
| State lending regulator | Iowa 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 |
| Delayed deposit fee cap | Fee cap: $15 on first $100 of check face amount; $10 on subsequent $100 increments Source says: "fifteen dollars on the first one hundred dollars ... or more than ten dollars on subsequent one hundred dollar increments". | Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 2 percentage points above the monthly average 10-year U.S. Treasury constant maturity rate (written agreements) Source says: "The maximum lawful rate of interest ... in any written agreement ... shall be two percentage points above the monthly average ten-year constant maturity interest rate". | Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code) as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Lamoni
A few practical steps will make the process in Lamoni less costly:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Iowa using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.