Personal loans in Lyndonville, VT

Lyndonville, VT is a small community in Vermont with a Census-estimated population of 1,211, making it the 17th-largest of 40 places in the state. Its population grew about 3.1% between the 2020 Census base and the 2023 estimate. Borrowers in Lyndonville compare personal loans the same way borrowers do anywhere in Vermont: the lender prices the loan from your credit history, income and debt load, not from your city.

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

What is specific to borrowing in Lyndonville

Population: 1,211 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate) — the 17th-largest place of 40 in Vermont.
Population trend: Its population grew about 3.1% between the 2020 Census base and the 2023 estimate.
Size percentile: larger than about 57% of the Census places in Vermont.
Location: 44.5296, -71.9981 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
Nearest larger cities: Morrisville (29 mi); Newport (30 mi); Montpelier (34 mi); Barre (34 mi); Johnson (34 mi). Larger metros often have more walk-in branches, but online lenders serve Lyndonville on the same terms.
Nearest smaller towns: West Burke (8 mi); Barton (17 mi); Marshfield (21 mi).

Vermont lending rules that apply in Lyndonville

Rule	Detail	Source
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)	12% per annum general legal rate; 18% permitted for certain single-payment loans by regulated lenders (9 V.S.A. § 41a) Source says: the rate of interest or the sum allowed for forbearance or use of money shall be 12 percent per annum computed by the actuarial method	Vermont General Assembly (Vermont Statutes Online) as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending status	Prohibited — payday loans (postdated check lending) are explicitly banned in Vermont Source says: Payday loans (loans contingent on a postdated payment instrument) are explicitly banned.	Vermont Attorney General as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensing	Lender license required from the Commissioner (8 V.S.A. ch. 73, § 2201) Source says: Without first obtaining a license under this chapter from the Commissioner, a person shall not	Vermont General Assembly (Vermont Statutes Online) as of 2026-09-16
State lending regulator	Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (DFR), Banking Division Source says: The Banking Division regulates the below listed non-depository financial services.	Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) as of 2026-09-16

How a personal loan works in Lyndonville

A personal loan in Lyndonville is an installment loan: you receive a lump sum and repay it in fixed monthly payments over a set term, usually two to seven years. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost is predictable up front — which is the main advantage over a credit card, where the balance revolves and the payoff date is open-ended. The two numbers that matter are the APR (which includes fees, not just interest) and the term. A longer term lowers the monthly payment but raises the total interest you pay.

Before you apply in Lyndonville

Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
Run the numbers with our personal loan calculator so you know the payment before a lender tells you.
Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
Check the lender is licensed in Vermont using the regulator listed above.
Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.

Compare personal loan offers Run the numbers first

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Frequently asked questions

Can I get a personal loan with bad credit in Lyndonville?

Yes, but expect a higher APR and possibly a smaller amount. Lenders that serve borrowers with lower scores are licensed statewide, so your options in Lyndonville are the same as elsewhere in Vermont.

How much can I borrow with a personal loan in Lyndonville?

Most personal loans range from about $1,000 to $50,000, but the amount you are approved for depends on the lender and your income and credit. Use our personal loan calculator to model the payment before you apply.

Does a personal loan in Lyndonville require collateral?

Unsecured personal loans do not require collateral. A secured loan, such as a home-equity or auto-secured loan, does — and it puts the pledged asset at risk if you default.

Will shopping for a loan in Lyndonville hurt my credit?

Pre-qualification usually uses a soft credit pull that does not affect your score. A full application triggers a hard inquiry, which may lower your score by a few points temporarily.

Nearby places

West Burke, VT — population 277
Barton, VT — population 726
Orleans, VT — population 773
Wells River, VT — population 451
Marshfield, VT — population 265
Albany, VT — population 178
Derby Center, VT — population 634
Newbury, VT — population 458