Fonda at a glance
- Population: about 633, 393rd by size in Iowa of 940 places (Census Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 637 people counted in the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: roughly 0.6% fewer residents than at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Iowa places: 393rd of the state's 940 Census places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: roughly 58% of places in Iowa rank below it by population (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: the Census Gazetteer places it at 42.5817, -94.8455.
- Nearest larger cities: Newell, IA (8 mi); Sac City, IA (13 mi); Pocahontas, IA (14 mi); Manson, IA (16 mi); Rockwell City, IA (17 mi), each a US Census place with its estimated population.
- Nearest smaller places: Varina, IA (6 mi); Pomeroy, IA (9 mi); Jolley, IA (10 mi) (US Census Bureau estimates).
What a personal loan costs in Fonda
A personal loan hands you a single sum and a repayment schedule of equal monthly installments over an agreed term.
APR, not the simple interest rate, reflects what the loan actually costs once fees are included; the personal loan calculator puts a figure on it.
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.
Iowa lending rules that apply in Fonda
Every figure in the table below is sourced to a publisher with a date; where a state does not publish a number, we say so rather than estimate.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 2 percentage points above the monthly average 10-year U.S. Treasury constant maturity rate (written agreements) Source says: "The maximum lawful rate of interest ... in any written agreement ... shall be two percentage points above the monthly average ten-year constant maturity interest rate". | Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Permitted under license (delayed deposit services; must be physically located in Iowa) Source says: "A person shall not operate a delayed deposit services business in this state unless the person is physically located in this state and licensed by the superintendent". | Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Regulated Loan Act license required (superintendent of banking) Source says: "shall not engage in the business of making loans ... without first obtaining a license from the superintendent of banking". | Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code) as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Iowa Division of Banking (IDOB), Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services Source says: "As part of the 2023 state government realignment, the IDOB became part of a new Department of Insurance and Financial Services". | Iowa Division of Banking as of 2026-09-16 |
| Delayed deposit fee cap | Fee cap: $15 on first $100 of check face amount; $10 on subsequent $100 increments Source says: "fifteen dollars on the first one hundred dollars ... or more than ten dollars on subsequent one hundred dollar increments". | Iowa Legislature (Iowa Code) as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Fonda
Here is a short checklist for comparing personal loans in Fonda:
- 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 Iowa using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.