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Personal loans in Chatham, VA

In Chatham, a personal loan gives you a lump sum repaid over a set term, with the lender setting your APR from your credit, income and debts. Chatham has a Census-estimated population of 1,198, ranking 128th among the 227 Census places in Virginia. Virginia law sets the rate ceilings and the licensing a lender must hold, and the table below lists each sourced figure.

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

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Chatham at a glance

  • Population: 1,198 residents, the 128th-largest of 227 places in Virginia (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
  • 2020 Census base: 1,224 people counted in the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
  • 2020 to 2023 change: about 2.1% below the 2020 Census base (US Census Bureau).
  • Rank among Virginia places: 128th of 227 by population (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
  • Size percentile: about 44% of places in Virginia are smaller (US Census Bureau).
  • Coordinates: 36.8119 / -79.4001, per the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
  • Nearest larger cities: Gretna, VA (10 mi); Danville, VA (16 mi); Hurt, VA (20 mi); Altavista, VA (22 mi); Martinsville, VA (27 mi); US Census Bureau population estimates.
  • Smaller places nearby: Milton, NC (22 mi); Halifax, VA (26 mi); Brookneal, VA (30 mi), per US Census Bureau estimates.

What a personal loan costs in Chatham

With an installment loan the payment is fixed for the life of the loan, so the schedule is predictable from the first month to the last.

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.

A lender weighs your credit profile, income and debts when setting the rate, and a longer term lowers the payment at the cost of more interest overall.

Most lenders offer pre-qualification with a soft credit pull, so you can see an estimated rate and amount without affecting your credit score.

Virginia lending rules that apply in Chatham

The table lists the Virginia rules that apply to a loan made in Chatham, each with the regulator that published it.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorVirginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Financial Institutions (BFI)
Source says: The Bureau of Financial Institutions (BFI) is a regulatory division of the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC.)		Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)12% per year maximum contract rate, except as otherwise permitted by law (Va. Code § 6.2-303)
Source says: no contract shall be made for the payment of interest on a loan at a rate that exceeds 12 percent per year		Virginia General Assembly (Code of Virginia)
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal via licensed short-term lenders; interest capped at a 36% simple annual rate plus limited fees (Va. Code § 6.2-1817)
Source says: Interest at a simple annual rate not to exceed 36 percent		Virginia General Assembly (Code of Virginia)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer finance license required from the State Corporation Commission (Va. Code § 6.2-1501)
Source says: No person shall engage in the business of making loans to individuals for personal, family, household, or other nonbusiness purposes		Virginia General Assembly (Code of Virginia)
as of 2026-09-16

How to compare offers in Chatham

Run through this list before signing anything in Chatham:

  1. Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
  2. Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
  3. Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
  4. Check that the lender is licensed in Virginia using the regulator named above.
  5. Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a personal loan with bad credit in Chatham?
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 Chatham are the same as elsewhere in Virginia.
How much can I borrow with a personal loan in Chatham?
Loan amounts are set by each lender and depend on your income, credit and existing debts, so we do not quote a range we cannot source. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau explains how lenders assess an application, and our personal loan calculator will model the payment for any amount before you apply.
Does a personal loan in Chatham 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 Chatham 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.

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