Thurmont at a glance
- Population: 6,680 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate), the 32nd-largest of 157 places in Maryland.
- 2020 Census base: the 2020 count put the population at 6,216 (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: a gain of roughly 7.5% between the 2020 count and the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Maryland places: the 32nd-largest of 157 (US Census Bureau, 2023 estimate).
- Size percentile: about 80% of places in Maryland are smaller (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 39.6200, -77.4077 (Census Gazetteer, US Census Bureau).
- Nearest larger cities within 120 miles: Frederick, MD (13 mi); Taneytown, MD (13 mi); Waynesboro, PA (13 mi); Hagerstown, MD (17 mi); Gettysburg, PA (17 mi) (US Census Bureau).
- Nearest smaller communities: Emmitsburg, MD (7 mi); Woodsboro, MD (8 mi); Carroll Valley, PA (9 mi), each a US Census place.
What a personal loan costs in Thurmont
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.
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.
Maryland lending rules that apply in Thurmont
Read the table as the compliance picture for a lender serving Thurmont: label, sourced figure, publisher and date.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State lending regulator | Office of Financial Regulation; Commissioner of Financial Regulation (Maryland Department of Labor) Source says: "is Maryland's consumer financial protection agency and financial services regulator" | Maryland Department of Labor as of 2026-09-16 |
| OFR consumer-loan interest-rate limits | 2.75%/month (33%/yr) on the first $1,000 of a loan ≤$2,000; 2%/month (24%/yr) thereafter and on loans over $2,000 Source says: "Maximum interest rate allowed by law is 2.75% per month or an annual interest rate of 33%" | Maryland Department of Labor, Office of Financial Regulation as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 24% per year effective simple interest for qualifying loans (Md. Code Com. Law § 12-103(c)); otherwise 8% (written agreement) or 18% Source says: "a lender may charge an effective rate of simple interest not in excess of 24 percent per year on the unpaid principal balance" | Maryland General Assembly as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Regulated as consumer loans: licensing and statutory interest-rate limits apply to payday-style loans (OFR) Source says: "they are prohibited from charging or receiving an interest rate that is greater than authorized by the laws of this State" | Maryland Department of Labor, Office of Financial Regulation as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer Lender license required to make loans under the Maryland Consumer Loan Law (Com. Law § 12-301 et seq.) Source says: "A Consumer Lender is a business that makes any loan or advance of money or credit under the Maryland Consumer Loan Law" | Maryland Department of Labor, Office of Financial Regulation as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Thurmont
Run through this list before signing anything in Thurmont:
- 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 Maryland using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.