Personal loans in North Bonneville, WA
North Bonneville, WA is a small community in Washington with a Census-estimated population of 1,422, making it the 189th-largest of 281 places in the state. Its population grew about 1.8% between the 2020 Census base and the 2023 estimate. Borrowers in North Bonneville compare personal loans the same way borrowers do anywhere in Washington: the lender prices the loan from your credit history, income and debt load, not from your city.
What is specific to borrowing in North Bonneville
- Population: 1,422 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate) — the 189th-largest place of 281 in Washington.
- Population trend: Its population grew about 1.8% between the 2020 Census base and the 2023 estimate.
- Size percentile: larger than about 33% of the Census places in Washington.
- Location: 45.6414, -121.9727 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities: Stevenson (5 mi); Washougal (19 mi); Troutdale (21 mi); Hood River (22 mi); Sandy (22 mi). Larger metros often have more walk-in branches, but online lenders serve North Bonneville on the same terms.
- Nearest smaller towns: Cascade Locks (6 mi); Bingen (25 mi); Mosier (28 mi).
Washington lending rules that apply in North Bonneville
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 12% per annum, or four points above the Federal Reserve bill rate, whichever is higher (RCW 19.52.020) Source says: any rate of interest shall be legal so long as the rate of interest does not exceed the higher of: (a) Twelve percent per annum | Washington State Legislature (RCW) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Licensed; small loans capped at $700 or 30% of monthly income, max 45 days, fees 15% on first $500 and 10% above (RCW 31.45) Source says: Payday lenders must be licensed by DFI — including online lenders that do business with Washington residents. | Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer Loan Company license required (Consumer Loan Act, RCW 31.04.035) Source says: No person may engage in any activity subject to this chapter without first obtaining and maintaining a license in accordance with this chapter. | Washington State Legislature (RCW) as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Source says: DFI licenses and regulates financial institutions and service providers in Washington. | Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
How a personal loan works in North Bonneville
A personal loan in North Bonneville 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 North Bonneville
- 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 Washington using the regulator listed above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.
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Nearby places
- Stevenson, WA — population 1,621
- Cascade Locks, OR — population 1,359
- Washougal, WA — population 16,985
- Sandy, OR — population 12,946
- Troutdale, OR — population 15,717
- Hood River, OR — population 8,346
- Camas, WA — population 27,254
- Wood Village, OR — population 4,717