Personal loans in Daniel, UT
With about 857 residents, Daniel ranks 166th by population among the 255 Census places in Utah. Its population fell about 6.3% between the 2020 Census base and the 2023 estimate. If you are shopping for a personal loan in Daniel, the rules that govern the loan are Utah's statewide consumer-lending statutes, and the nearest larger metro is Midway, UT about 5 miles away.
What is specific to borrowing in Daniel
- Population: 857 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate) — the 166th-largest place of 255 in Utah.
- Population trend: Its population fell about 6.3% between the 2020 Census base and the 2023 estimate.
- Size percentile: larger than about 35% of the Census places in Utah.
- Location: 40.4667, -111.4095 (US Census Bureau Gazetteer).
- Nearest larger cities: Midway (5 mi); Heber (5 mi); Francis (12 mi); Hideout (12 mi); Park City (14 mi). Larger metros often have more walk-in branches, but online lenders serve Daniel on the same terms.
- Nearest smaller towns: Charleston (3 mi); Wallsburg (6 mi); Interlaken (6 mi).
Utah lending rules that apply in Daniel
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
How a personal loan works in Daniel
Most loans offered to Daniel residents are unsecured, meaning no collateral is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history instead. That is why the quoted APR moves so much with your credit score: a borrower with excellent credit may see a single-digit APR, while a borrower with damaged credit may see rates in the high twenties or thirties. Checking your credit report before you apply — and disputing any error — is the highest-leverage step you can take.
Before you apply in Daniel
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run the numbers with our personal loan calculator so you know the payment before a lender tells you.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check the lender is licensed in Utah using the regulator listed above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.
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Nearby places
- Charleston, UT — population 411
- Heber, UT — population 18,533
- Wallsburg, UT — population 296
- Midway, UT — population 6,076
- Interlaken, UT — population 158
- Independence, UT — population 112
- Hideout, UT — population 1,398
- Francis, UT — population 1,809