Personal loans in Baldwyn, MS

The roughly 3,066 people who live in Baldwyn borrow under Mississippi rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. With 3,066 residents, Baldwyn outranks about 73% of the communities in Mississippi. Begin with the payment, then weigh APR and total interest across the lenders that reach Baldwyn's 3,066 residents. From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population declined by about 0.2%. For the 3,066 people in Baldwyn, Mississippi runs its own consumer-lending licensing, and the sourced table below lists the figures that apply. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Saltillo, MS about 9 miles away.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Baldwyn: the sourced local profile

Here is the sourced Census picture for Baldwyn, plus the Mississippi lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

The state rulebook for Baldwyn

Read the table as a lender's compliance picture for Baldwyn: the rule, the sourced figure, the publisher and the date.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorMississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance (DBCF)
Source says: "The Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance's (DBCF) mission is to regulate, supervise and safeguard financial institutions chartered and licensed in Mississippi"
Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
as of 2026-09-16
Delayed-deposit (payday) fee caps$20 per $100 advanced on checks ≤$250; $21.95 per $100 on checks over $250 (DBCF rule)
Source says: "Delayed deposit transaction: $20.00 per $100.00 advanced for checks $250.00 and under"
Mississippi Secretary of State (DBCF administrative regulations)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)See the latest published figure
value_text left null: the maximum finance charge for licensed small-loan lenders is set by Miss. Code § 75-17-21, which § 75-67-119 references as the limit; no retrievable official page published the current figure for direct verification.
Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance
as of 2026-09-16

Before you apply in Baldwyn

Before you hand your details to a lender in Baldwyn, where the population is near 3,066:

  1. Get your credit reports, dispute what is wrong, and only then start shopping.
  2. Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
  3. Shop at least three lenders and judge them on APR and total cost.
  4. Verify the lender's Mississippi licence with the regulator listed on this page.
  5. When debt already feels heavy, a nonprofit credit counsellor is worth a call first.
  6. Look for an origination fee or prepayment penalty in the written disclosure.
  7. Make sure the new payment leaves room in a budget you already keep.

None of these steps is Baldwyn-specific: the same Mississippi licensing and disclosure rules reach all 3,066 residents.

Baldwyn in state context

Set beside Mississippi's 299 places, Baldwyn ranks 82nd by population and holds about 0.2% of the state total. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Baldwyn stands 61st among Mississippi's 299 places — roughly the 80th percentile. At about 264 people per square mile, Baldwyn is the 229th most densely settled place in Mississippi. Within 50 miles sit 53 smaller Census places, alongside the 16 that are larger.

What is available to Baldwyn borrowers

At roughly 264 people per square mile, Baldwyn is lightly settled; 16 larger places lie within 50 miles. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Baldwyn's 3,066 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest bigger place is Saltillo, MS about 9 miles away.

Baldwyn: area, density and distance

Baldwyn covers about 11.6 square miles of land, with 0.05 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). With 3,066 residents, the land area yields roughly 264 people per square mile. Jackson, the largest place in Mississippi, is about 176 miles from Baldwyn. Baldwyn has 16 larger places within a 50-mile radius. The 100-mile radius contains 69 larger places.

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Baldwyn if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Baldwyn is the same as anywhere in Mississippi.
What loan size can I expect in Baldwyn?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Baldwyn?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Baldwyn cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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