Goshen at a glance
- Population: a Census-estimated 968, placing it 157th among Utah's 255 places (Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 Census recorded 979 residents here (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: about 1.1% below the 2020 Census base (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Utah places: 157th-largest of 255 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 estimate).
- Size percentile: about 38% of Utah's Census places are smaller (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 39.9511, -111.9008 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities: Rocky Ridge, UT (5 mi); Genola, UT (5 mi); Santaquin, UT (6 mi); Mona, UT (10 mi); Payson, UT (10 mi) — straight-line distances, US Census Bureau populations.
- Nearest smaller towns: Eureka, UT (11 mi); Fairfield, UT (22 mi); Levan, UT (27 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in Goshen
A personal loan gives you the full amount at once and spreads repayment over a set number of months at a fixed payment.
Compare every quote on APR because it includes the fees the interest rate hides, and check the payment with our personal loan calculator.
The term is the lever: extend it and the payment falls while total interest climbs; shorten it and the reverse happens.
If you are consolidating debt, the loan only helps if you stop adding to the balances it clears; otherwise the total debt grows.
Utah lending rules that apply in Goshen
The table carries the Utah rate and licensing rules that apply to consumer loans made in Goshen.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Payday lending status | Legal; deferred deposit lenders must register with the Utah DFI (Utah Code Title 7, ch. 23) Source says: It is unlawful for a person to engage in the business of cashing checks or the business of deferred deposit lending in Utah | Utah State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer lenders under the Utah Consumer Credit Code (Title 70C) must file a Consumer Credit Notification via NMLS Source says: Entities subject to the UCCC's notification requirement must file a Consumer Credit Notification (CCN) through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS). | Utah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Utah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Source says: The Department of Financial Institutions regulates 19 banks, 22 credit unions, 17 industrial banks and 1 trust company. | Utah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | No general cap — parties may agree to any rate; 10% per annum legal rate if no rate is specified (Utah Code § 15-1-1) Source says: The parties to a lawful written, verbal, or implied contract may agree upon any rate of interest for the contract | Utah State Legislature as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Goshen
Here is a short checklist for comparing personal loans in Goshen:
- 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 Utah using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.