Lake Point at a glance
- Population: 2,635 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate), the 111th-largest of 255 places in Utah.
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 Census recorded 2,308 residents here (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: roughly 14.2% higher than at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Utah places: 111th of 255 by population (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- Size percentile: it exceeds roughly 56% of Utah's Census places by population (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: the Census Gazetteer places it at 40.6834, -112.2656.
- Nearest larger cities: Erda, UT (5 mi); Magna metro, UT (7 mi); Tooele, UT (10 mi); Grantsville, UT (12 mi); West Valley City, UT (13 mi); each population is a US Census Bureau estimate.
- Nearest smaller towns: Copperton metro, UT (12 mi); Stockton, UT (17 mi); Rush Valley, UT (24 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in Lake Point
A personal loan is an installment loan: you receive a lump sum and repay it in fixed monthly payments over a set term, usually two to seven years.
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.
Stretching the term lowers the monthly payment but raises the total interest you pay, so the smallest payment is not automatically the cheapest loan.
Pre-qualifying with several lenders takes minutes, uses a soft pull, and gives you real numbers to compare before any hard inquiry.
Utah lending rules that apply in Lake Point
The table lists the Utah rules that apply to a loan made in Lake Point, each with the regulator that published it.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to compare offers in Lake Point
The order below is a sensible way to approach a loan in Lake Point:
- 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.