North Beach at a glance
- Population: 2,177, the 69th-largest community in Maryland out of 157 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 2,141 people counted in the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: an increase of about 1.7% since the 2020 count (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Maryland places: 69th largest of 157 (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: about 56% of Maryland's Census places are smaller (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 38.7077, -76.5345 (Census Gazetteer, US Census Bureau).
- Nearest larger cities: Chesapeake Beach, MD (2 mi); Annapolis, MD (18 mi); Bowie, MD (20 mi); District Heights, MD (22 mi); Glenarden, MD (23 mi); US Census Bureau population estimates.
- Smaller towns nearby: Eagle Harbor, MD (13 mi); Upper Marlboro, MD (14 mi); Highland Beach, MD (16 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in North Beach
A personal loan is structured as an installment plan, with a set number of monthly payments and a fixed amount due each time.
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.
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.
Pre-qualification is a good first filter: it shows the rate and amount a lender may offer before you agree to a full application and a hard inquiry.
Maryland lending rules that apply in North Beach
The table carries the Maryland rate and licensing rules that apply to consumer loans made in North Beach.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer Lender license required to make loans under the Maryland Consumer Loan Law (Com. Law § 12-301 et seq.) Source says: "A Consumer Lender is a business that makes any loan or advance of money or credit under the Maryland Consumer Loan Law" | Maryland Department of Labor, Office of Financial Regulation as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Office of Financial Regulation; Commissioner of Financial Regulation (Maryland Department of Labor) Source says: "is Maryland's consumer financial protection agency and financial services regulator" | Maryland Department of Labor as of 2026-09-16 |
| OFR consumer-loan interest-rate limits | 2.75%/month (33%/yr) on the first $1,000 of a loan ≤$2,000; 2%/month (24%/yr) thereafter and on loans over $2,000 Source says: "Maximum interest rate allowed by law is 2.75% per month or an annual interest rate of 33%" | Maryland Department of Labor, Office of Financial Regulation as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 24% per year effective simple interest for qualifying loans (Md. Code Com. Law § 12-103(c)); otherwise 8% (written agreement) or 18% Source says: "a lender may charge an effective rate of simple interest not in excess of 24 percent per year on the unpaid principal balance" | Maryland General Assembly as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Regulated as consumer loans: licensing and statutory interest-rate limits apply to payday-style loans (OFR) Source says: "they are prohibited from charging or receiving an interest rate that is greater than authorized by the laws of this State" | Maryland Department of Labor, Office of Financial Regulation as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in North Beach
Run through this list before signing anything in North Beach:
- 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 Maryland using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.