Stanfield at a glance
- Population: 2,099, the 119th-largest community in Oregon out of 240 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 count put the population at 2,145 (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: roughly 2.1% fewer residents than at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Oregon places: 119th in population of 240 places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: larger than about 50% of the Census places in Oregon (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 45.7822 latitude, -119.2161 longitude (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities: Hermiston, OR (5 mi); Umatilla, OR (11 mi); Pendleton, OR (20 mi); Boardman, OR (23 mi); Kennewick, WA (29 mi) — straight-line distances, US Census Bureau populations.
- Nearest smaller communities: Echo, OR (3 mi); Irrigon, OR (15 mi); Helix, OR (27 mi) (Census populations).
What a personal loan costs in Stanfield
A personal loan is structured as an installment plan, with a set number of monthly payments and a fixed amount due each time.
The advertised interest rate leaves out fees that the APR captures, which is why APR is the number to weigh; try the personal loan calculator before you apply.
A longer term reduces what you owe each month and increases the total interest, which is the trade-off to weigh before choosing one.
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.
Oregon lending rules that apply in Stanfield
The table carries the Oregon rate and licensing rules that apply to consumer loans made in Stanfield.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 9% per annum default legal rate where the parties have not agreed to a rate. Source says: "The rate of interest for the following transactions, if the parties have not otherwise agreed to a rate of interest, is nine percent per annum" (ORS 82.010(1)). | Oregon Legislative Assembly (Oregon Revised Statutes) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Legal for licensed payday/title lenders; term 31-60 days; one-time 10% origination fee capped at $30; interest limited to 36%/yr; max APR 153.77%. Source says: "Interest rates are limited to 36 percent annually. The maximum APR (interest and fees) is 153.77 percent"; "A one-time 10 percent loan origination fee, up to a maximum of $30 for a new loan"; "The payday or title loan must be for at least 31 days and not longer than 60 days." | Oregon Division of Financial Regulation as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer finance license required to make consumer finance loans of $50,000 or less; license issued by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services. Source says: "a consumer finance loan of $50,000 or less... unless the person first obtains a license under this chapter" (ORS 725.045). | Oregon Legislative Assembly (Oregon Revised Statutes) as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (Department of Consumer and Business Services) Source says: "Protecting Oregonians' access to fair products and services through education, regulation, and consumer assistance." | Oregon Division of Financial Regulation as of 2026-09-16 |
| Unlicensed lending consequence (state-specific rule) | Unlicensed consumer finance loans are void and uncollectible (principal, interest, fees). Source says: "the consumer finance loan is void... may not... collect, receive or retain principal, interest, a fee or a charge related to... the consumer finance loan" (ORS 725.045(1)(b)). | Oregon Legislative Assembly (Oregon Revised Statutes) as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Stanfield
Run through this list before signing anything in Stanfield:
- 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 Oregon using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.