Scofield at a glance
- Population: 27 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate), the 255th-largest of 255 places in Utah.
- 2020 Census base: 26 people counted in the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: about 3.8% growth over the 2020 Census base (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Utah places: 255th largest of 255 (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: roughly 0% of Utah's places have fewer residents (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: mapped at 39.7198, -111.1623 by the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities: Fairview, UT (16 mi); Helper, UT (16 mi); Mount Pleasant, UT (20 mi); Price, UT (21 mi); Spring City, UT (24 mi) — straight-line distances, US Census Bureau populations.
- Nearest smaller towns: none within 120 miles of Scofield (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in Scofield
Personal loans are installment credit — one lump sum, repaid in equal monthly installments across a fixed term you agree to up front.
The APR is the comparable price of a loan since it folds in fees; model any offer with the personal loan calculator first.
A longer repayment period spreads the cost and increases the interest paid, so compare total cost, not just the monthly figure.
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 Scofield
The table lists the Utah rules that apply to a loan made in Scofield, 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 Scofield
Before you commit to a personal loan in Scofield, 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 Utah using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.