Saltsburg at a glance
- Population: roughly 765 people; 662nd of 1,013 places in Pennsylvania (Census Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
- 2020 Census base: 769 residents at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau, 2020 count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: population fell about 0.5% (US Census Bureau Vintage 2023 estimate vs 2020 Census).
- Rank among Pennsylvania places: 662nd of 1,013 by population (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- Size percentile: it exceeds roughly 35% of Pennsylvania's Census places by population (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 40.4846 latitude, -79.4482 longitude (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities: Avonmore, PA (3 mi); Delmont, PA (8 mi); Apollo, PA (9 mi); North Apollo, PA (9 mi); Oklahoma, PA (10 mi), each a US Census place with its estimated population.
- Nearest smaller communities: New Alexandria, PA (6 mi); East Vandergrift, PA (10 mi); Hyde Park, PA (13 mi), each a US Census place.
What a personal loan costs in Saltsburg
A personal loan hands you a single sum and a repayment schedule of equal monthly installments over an agreed term.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania lending rules that apply in Saltsburg
The table lists the Pennsylvania rules that apply to a loan made in Saltsburg, each with the regulator that published it.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer Discount Company Act license required for non-mortgage consumer loans above 6%; licensed lenders may charge up to 24% on loans of $25,000 or less. Source says: "A consumer discount company is a business corporation that negotiates or makes non-mortgage loans or advances of money on credit." | Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) Source says: "The Department of Banking and Securities regulates financial services in Pennsylvania." | Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities as of 2026-09-16 |
| Bank rate-cap exemption (state-specific rule) | Pennsylvania state-chartered banks are not subject to state interest-rate caps (Banking Code Sections 303/506 supersede the LIPL 6% cap). Source says: "Pennsylvania law does not impose any restrictions on the interest rate that Pennsylvania state-chartered banks may charge to customers." (DoBS interpretive letter, May 11, 2023). | Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 6% per annum maximum for loans of $50,000 or less where no lower rate is contracted (41 P.S. 201(a)). Source says: "the maximum lawful rate of interest for the loan or use of money... shall be six per cent per annum" (Loan Interest and Protection Law, Section 201(a)). | Pennsylvania General Assembly (Laws of Pennsylvania, Act 6 of 1974) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | No separate payday-lending license; non-bank lenders are limited to 6% (unlicensed) or up to 24% (CDCA-licensed), so high-cost payday loans are not permitted. Source says: "if a lender is licensed by the Department in accord with the CDCA, it can charge between 6-24% on loans under $25,000" (DoBS interpretive letter, May 11, 2023). | Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Saltsburg
Before you commit to a personal loan in Saltsburg, work through these steps:
- 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 Pennsylvania using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.