Bloomington at a glance
- Population: 109 — 407th in Nebraska, which has 527 Census places (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 110 residents at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau, 2020 count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: population fell about 0.9% (US Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimate vs 2020 Census).
- Rank among Nebraska places: 407th in population of 527 places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: it exceeds roughly 23% of Nebraska's Census places by population (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 40.0938, -99.0384 (Census Gazetteer, US Census Bureau).
- Nearest larger cities (within 120 miles): Franklin, NE (5 mi); Republican City, NE (10 mi); Hildreth, NE (17 mi); Upland, NE (17 mi); Alma, NE (17 mi) (US Census Bureau populations).
- Nearest smaller towns: Naponee, NE (5 mi); Riverton, NE (15 mi); Huntley, NE (16 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in Bloomington
Personal loans are closed-end installment debt, so the monthly payment and the payoff date are known from the start.
APR is the figure that lets you compare like with like, since it wraps fees into the rate; run your own numbers with the personal loan calculator.
Choosing a longer term eases the monthly budget but adds interest over the life of the loan; a shorter term costs more per month and less overall.
A payment that strains the budget is a warning sign; a smaller loan or a little more saving time is the safer route.
Nebraska lending rules that apply in Bloomington
The table lists the Nebraska rules that apply to a loan made in Bloomington, each with the regulator that published it.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State lending regulator | Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance (NDBF) Source says: "The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance is a state agency under the direct supervision of the Governor." | Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| Delayed deposit services (payday) licensing administration | NDBF publishes delayed deposit services license guidelines, statutes, and a licensed-business search Source says: "Delayed Deposit Services (Payday Lenders)" | Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 16% per annum maximum on agreed interest (unpaid principal balance) Source says: "any rate of interest which may be agreed upon, not exceeding sixteen percent per annum on the unpaid principal balance, shall be valid" | Nebraska Legislature (Nebraska Revised Statutes) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Capped at 36% APR (Initiative 428, 2020); violating transactions are void Source says: "A licensee shall not impose an annual percentage rate greater than thirty-six percent in connection with a delayed deposit transaction." | Nebraska Legislature (Nebraska Revised Statutes) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Delayed Deposit Services Licensing Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. 45-901 to 45-931) Source says: "Sections 45-901 to 45-931 shall be known and may be cited as the Delayed Deposit Services Licensing Act." | Nebraska Legislature (Nebraska Revised Statutes) as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Bloomington
Before you share your details with a lender in Bloomington:
- 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 Nebraska using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.