Randalia at a glance
- Population: the Census estimates 50 residents, ranking 896th of 940 places in Iowa (Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 Census recorded 51 residents here (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: a decline of roughly 2.0% between the 2020 count and the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Iowa places: 896th of 940 by population (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- Size percentile: larger than about 5% of the Census places in Iowa (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: latitude 42.8634, longitude -91.8867 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities within 120 miles: Fayette, IA (4 mi); Hawkeye, IA (6 mi); Maynard, IA (6 mi); West Union, IA (8 mi); Westgate, IA (9 mi) (US Census Bureau).
- Nearest smaller communities: Jackson Junction, IA (18 mi); Elkport, IA (32 mi); Bassett, IA (35 mi), each a US Census place.
What a personal loan costs in Randalia
Personal loans are closed-end installment debt, so the monthly payment and the payoff date are known from the start.
Two loans can share an interest rate and still differ in APR once fees are counted, so compare APR; our personal loan calculator shows the difference over the full term.
Lenders weigh your credit history, income and debts when they set the rate, and the term you choose then determines how that rate compounds into total cost.
Most lenders offer pre-qualification with a soft credit pull, so you can see an estimated rate and amount without affecting your credit score.
Iowa lending rules that apply in Randalia
Each row below is a Iowa rule with its publisher and the date it was retrieved.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to compare offers in Randalia
Before you share your details with a lender in Randalia:
- 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.