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Personal loans in Oakfield, WI

Taking out a personal loan in Oakfield means a fixed monthly payment for a set term, and the APR you are quoted rests on your credit, income and debts. About 1,057 people live in Oakfield, which ranks 359th of 605 Census places in Wisconsin. Wisconsin sets the rate caps and licensing rules a lender must follow here, and the sourced table below lists them.

By the Personalloaned Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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Oakfield at a glance

  • Population: 1,057 people, the 359th-largest place among Wisconsin's 605 Census places (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
  • 2020 Census base: 1,053 residents at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau, 2020 count).
  • 2020 to 2023 change: up about 0.4% from the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
  • Rank among Wisconsin places: 359th of the state's 605 Census places (US Census Bureau).
  • Size percentile: roughly 41% of places in Wisconsin rank below it by population (US Census Bureau).
  • Coordinates: it sits at 43.6841, -88.5486 in the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
  • Nearest larger cities (120-mile radius): Lomira, WI (8 mi); Fond du Lac, WI (8 mi); North Fond du Lac, WI (9 mi); Waupun, WI (10 mi); Theresa, WI (12 mi) (US Census Bureau).
  • Nearest smaller places: Brownsville, WI (5 mi); Eden, WI (9 mi); Rosendale, WI (11 mi) (US Census Bureau estimates).

What a personal loan costs in Oakfield

A personal loan is structured as an installment plan, with a set number of monthly payments and a fixed amount due each time.

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.

A longer repayment period spreads the cost and increases the interest paid, so compare total cost, not just the monthly figure.

Work out the payment you can comfortably carry each month first, then borrow no more than that figure supports.

Wisconsin lending rules that apply in Oakfield

The table carries the Wisconsin rate and licensing rules that apply to consumer loans made in Oakfield.

RuleDetailSource
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)12% per year maximum ($12 per $100) on the declining principal balance, except as authorized by other statutes (Wis. Stat. § 138.05(1)(a))
Source says: At the rate of $12 upon $100 for one year computed upon the declining principal balance of the loan or forbearance		Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending statusLegal and licensed by the DFI Division of Banking; statewide database tracking (Wis. Stat. § 138.14)
Source says: "Licensee" means a person holding a license issued by the division under sub. (5)		Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingLicensed lender license required from the Division of Banking (Wis. Stat. § 138.09)
Source says: Before any person may do business under this section, that person shall first obtain a license from the division.		Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16
State lending regulatorWisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Division of Banking
Source says: "Department" means the department of financial institutions		Wisconsin State Legislature
as of 2026-09-16

How to compare offers in Oakfield

Before you share your details with a lender in Oakfield:

  1. Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
  2. Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
  3. Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
  4. Check that the lender is licensed in Wisconsin using the regulator named above.
  5. Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a personal loan with bad credit in Oakfield?
Yes, but expect a higher APR and possibly a smaller amount. Lenders that serve borrowers with lower scores are licensed statewide, so your options in Oakfield are the same as elsewhere in Wisconsin.
How much can I borrow with a personal loan in Oakfield?
Loan amounts are set by each lender and depend on your income, credit and existing debts, so we do not quote a range we cannot source. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau explains how lenders assess an application, and our personal loan calculator will model the payment for any amount before you apply.
Does a personal loan in Oakfield require collateral?
Unsecured personal loans do not require collateral. A secured loan, such as a home-equity or auto-secured loan, does — and it puts the pledged asset at risk if you default.
Will shopping for a loan in Oakfield hurt my credit?
Pre-qualification usually uses a soft credit pull that does not affect your score. A full application triggers a hard inquiry, which may lower your score by a few points temporarily.

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