Dunn at a glance
- Population: about 8,581 residents, ranking 102nd of 549 Census places in North Carolina (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 8,453 people (US Census Bureau, 2020 Census count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: an increase of about 1.5% since the 2020 count (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among North Carolina places: 102nd in population of 549 places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: about 81% of North Carolina's Census places are smaller (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 35.3116, -78.6130 (Census Gazetteer, US Census Bureau).
- Nearest larger cities: Smithfield, NC (21 mi); Fuquay-Varina, NC (22 mi); Spring Lake, NC (23 mi); Clayton, NC (26 mi); Fayetteville, NC (26 mi) (Census populations, approximate straight-line distance).
- Nearest smaller communities: Erwin, NC (3 mi); Benson, NC (7 mi); Coats, NC (7 mi), each a US Census place.
What a personal loan costs in Dunn
Personal loans are closed-end installment debt, so the monthly payment and the payoff date are known from the start.
Because the APR includes origination and finance charges, it is the honest comparison number; the personal loan calculator turns an APR and term into a monthly payment.
The offer you receive reflects the lender's read of your credit, income and debts, and the term controls the balance between payment size and total interest.
Most lenders offer pre-qualification with a soft credit pull, so you can see an estimated rate and amount without affecting your credit score.
North Carolina lending rules that apply in Dunn
The table carries the North Carolina rate and licensing rules that apply to consumer loans made in Dunn.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Payday lending status | Payday lenders shut down in North Carolina; online payday lending remains an enforcement target Source says: "Payday Lenders: Shut Down In NC, But Still Victimizing Borrowers Online" | North Carolina Department of Justice (Office of the Attorney General) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer Finance Act license from the Commissioner of Banks required for loans of $25,000 or less charging more than Chapter 24 rates Source says: "Direct lenders seeking to charge rates higher than allowed under Chapter 24 on consumer term loans of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) or less" | North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks (NCCOB) Source says: "Lenders operating under the CFA must be licensed by and are subject to regulation by the NCCOB." | North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks as of 2026-09-16 |
| Consumer Finance Act installment loan rates (G.S. 53-176) | 33% per annum on unpaid balance up to $4,000; 24% on $4,000-$8,000; 18% on the remainder (loans up to $12,000); 18% for loans above $12,000 Source says: "thirty-three percent (33%) per annum on that part of the unpaid principal balance not exceeding four thousand dollars ($4,000)" | North Carolina General Assembly as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | For loans of $25,000 or less: greater of the 6-month U.S. Treasury bill rate + 6% or 16% (G.S. 24-1.1(c)); any agreed rate above $25,000 Source says: "plus six percent (6%), rounded upward or downward ... or sixteen percent (16%), whichever is greater" | North Carolina General Assembly as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Dunn
The order below is a sensible way to approach a loan in Dunn:
- 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 North Carolina using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.