Personal loans in Durango, CO
The rate you are quoted in Durango reflects your credit file, your income and the lender's own appetite for risk. Consumer lending in Colorado is supervised at state level, and the rules differ from those in neighbouring states. The practical effect is that comparing offers from lenders licensed in Colorado is more meaningful than comparing national averages. Work out what you can comfortably repay each month, then see which loan amount and term fit that number. Nothing on this page is a loan offer, and no figure here is a quote.
What to know before you borrow in Colorado
| Payday lending | Permitted and regulated — maximum loan amount: A lender shall not lend an amount greater than $500 nor shall the amount financed exceed $500 at any time to a consumer; maximum loan term: There shall be no maximum loan term. The minimum loan term shall be six months from the loan transaction date.Source: National Conference of State Legislatures · as of 2023 |
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| Small-loan / installment licensing | Consumer lenders must obtain a state license (Yes; if interest rate is greater than 12% per year).Source: Conference of State Bank Supervisors · as of 2026 |
| Interest rate cap (usury limit) | Usury limit: 8% if there is no agreement (C.R.S. 5-12-101); 45% is the maximum rate that may be agreed upon (C.R.S. 5-12-103). Finance rates and fees for licensed lenders: THE GREATER OF EITHER 36% per annum on the portion not exceeding $1,000 21% per annum on the portion between $1,000-$3,000 15% per annum on the remainder OR 21% per annum.Source: Conference of State Bank Supervisors · as of 2026 |
| Consumer lending regulator | Consumer lenders in Colorado are licensed and supervised by the Colorado Department of Law (Office of the Attorney General).Source: Conference of State Bank Supervisors · as of 2026 |
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Compare offers in Durango
Before you apply anywhere in Durango, model the payment at two or three different terms with the personal loan calculator. A longer term lowers the monthly figure but raises the total interest.
If you are consolidating existing balances, the debt consolidation calculator compares what you pay now against a single replacement loan.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a personal loan in Colorado unsecured?
Most personal loans are unsecured, meaning no collateral is pledged. Some lenders offer secured personal loans backed by a savings account or other asset, which may carry a lower rate.
Will applying for a loan in Durango affect my credit score?
A pre-qualification check is typically a soft inquiry and does not affect your score. A full application is usually a hard inquiry, which can have a small, temporary effect.
What should I compare between two loan offers in Durango?
Compare the APR rather than the interest rate, the term, any origination fee, and whether there is a prepayment penalty. The total amount repaid is the clearest single number.
Are payday loans available in Colorado?
Colorado has its own rules for short-term credit, which the sourced table above describes. Where a state restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or stop offering it locally.
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